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Scottish Sun
16-06-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
One of Europe's busiest airports is getting a new £3.6bn terminal next year offering a ‘glimpse into future of travel'
A MAJOR European airport is currently undergoing construction of a new terminal. The bustling hub will officially open the new £3.6 billion building in 2026, with details already emerging of what travellers can expect. 4 Frankfurt international Airport is set to open a highly-anticipated new terminal in 2026 Credit: Getty 4 The existing two terminals at Frankfurt Airport are among the busiest in Europe Credit: Getty Construction of the ambitious project first began in 2015 with some areas already complete and ready to welcome the public. The new terminal will feature modern amenities, such as a 6,000-square-metre marketplace, luxury retail spaces, and a variety of dining options. It will also include a new Sky Line people mover system connecting passengers to the airport's existing terminals in just eight minutes. Frankfurt Airport's highly anticipated Terminal 3 is set to open ahead of the 2026 summer travel season, with an official date yet to be confirmed. The terminal is said to be designed for an "unparalleled passenger experience". Travel experts at Aero Bernie discussed how the building has been "carefully planned to embody Frankfurt Airport's core values of service, quality, innovation, partnership, and commitment". The terminal's marketplace will include a unique ceiling design, serving as a focal point for passengers. "Each element of the terminal's design and operation has been crafted to enhance the overall travel experience," travel pros said. The first phase of the terminal's opening will accommodate up to 19 million passengers annually. As well as reflecting Frankfurt Airport's commitment to meeting the traveler needs, the terminal also highlights its "dedication to sustainability and forward-thinking infrastructure development". Frozen in Time: Inside the Ghostly Ruins of Nicosia International Airport "The transformation of Frankfurt Airport's Terminal 3 offers an exciting glimpse into the future of travel," the experts said. Architects have made the most of natural light in the space, creating walls of windows and limiting artifical overheads. They have also integrated practical features such as pipes into the architecture to reduce any eyesores. Meanwhile, Terminal 3 will also include a variety of diverse dining experiences. Travellers can choose from everything from quick snacks to fine dining overlooking the airfield. Top 15 busiest airports in the UK Here are the 15 busiest airports in the UK by passenger numbers in 2023 London Heathrow - 79.2 million London Gatwick - 40.9 million Manchester - 28.1 million London Stansted - 28.0 million London Luton - 16.4 million Edinburgh - 14.4 million Birmingham - 11.5 million Bristol - 9.9 million Glasgow - 7.4 million Belfast International - 6.0 million Newcastle - 4.8 million Liverpool - 4.2 million Leeds Bradford - 4.0 million East Midlands - 3.9 million London City - 3.4 million The terminal building will consist of seven levels, with 99 elevators and 89 escalators. Christoph Mäckler, the architect who designed Terminal 3, spoke about his vision. "These days airports have become a destination in their own right," he explained. "In fact, they typically receive more visitors than many city centres. "This makes it even more important for airports to also perform some of the same functions as cities. We're making this happen in Terminal 3.' 4 Terminal 3 will include a wide range of dining options and luxury retail spaces Credit: Frankfurt Airport
The Irish Sun
16-06-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
One of Europe's busiest airports is getting a new £3.6bn terminal next year offering a ‘glimpse into future of travel'
A MAJOR European airport is currently undergoing construction of a new terminal. The bustling hub will officially open the new £3.6 billion building in 2026, with details already emerging of what travellers can expect. 4 Frankfurt international Airport is set to open a highly-anticipated new terminal in 2026 Credit: Getty 4 The existing two terminals at Frankfurt Airport are among the busiest in Europe Credit: Getty Construction of the ambitious project first began in 2015 with some areas already complete and ready to welcome the public. The new terminal will feature modern amenities, such as a 6,000-square-metre marketplace, luxury retail spaces, and a variety of dining options. It will also include a new Sky Line people mover system connecting passengers to the airport's existing terminals in just eight minutes. Frankfurt Airport's highly anticipated Read More On Travel The terminal is said to be designed for an "unparalleled passenger experience". Travel experts at The terminal's marketplace will include a unique ceiling design, serving as a focal point for passengers. "Each element of the terminal's design and operation has been crafted to enhance the overall travel experience," travel pros said. Most read in News Travel The first phase of the terminal's opening will accommodate up to 19 million passengers annually. As well as reflecting Frankfurt Airport's commitment to meeting the traveler needs, the terminal also highlights its "dedication to sustainability and forward-thinking infrastructure development". Frozen in Time: Inside the Ghostly Ruins of Nicosia International Airport "The transformation of Frankfurt Airport's Terminal 3 offers an exciting glimpse into the future of travel," the experts said. Architects have made the most of natural light in the space, creating walls of windows and limiting artifical overheads. They have also integrated practical features such as pipes into the architecture to reduce any eyesores. Meanwhile, Terminal 3 will also include a variety of diverse dining experiences. Travellers can choose from everything from quick snacks to fine dining overlooking the airfield. Top 15 busiest airports in the UK Here are the 15 busiest airports in the UK by passenger numbers in 2023 London Heathrow - 79.2 million London Gatwick - 40.9 million Manchester - 28.1 million London Stansted - 28.0 million London Luton - 16.4 million Edinburgh - 14.4 million Birmingham - 11.5 million Bristol - 9.9 million Glasgow - 7.4 million Belfast International - 6.0 million Newcastle - 4.8 million Liverpool - 4.2 million Leeds Bradford - 4.0 million East Midlands - 3.9 million London City - 3.4 million The terminal building will consist of seven levels, with 99 elevators and 89 escalators. Christoph Mäckler, the architect who designed Terminal 3, spoke about his vision. "These days airports have become a destination in their own right," he explained. "In fact, they typically receive more visitors than many city centres. "This makes it even more important for airports to also perform some of the same functions as cities. We're making this happen in Terminal 3.' 4 Terminal 3 will include a wide range of dining options and luxury retail spaces Credit: Frankfurt Airport 4 The modern space is set to open ahead of the peak summer travel season in 2026 Credit: Frankfurt Airport
Forbes
13-06-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Frankfurt Brings 64 Retail Units To New Terminal Including Boss, Montblanc And Gatezero
Frankfurt Airport's T3 shopping offer is built around a marketplace. Fraport, the listed operator of Frankfurt Airport, has disclosed more information about the 129,000 square feet of retail space it will open in April 2026 at its new Terminal 3, where construction is now almost finished. In January this year, Fraport announced the two winners of its food and beverage (F&B) tenders, and now the concessionaires for the 64 retail and service units at T3 have also been revealed. Anke Giesen, responsible for retail and real estate at the airport and part of Fraport's executive board, said that when developing the shopping offer, target groups including airport employees, as well as passengers, were top of mind. She added: 'We're working with our concessionaires to create amazing concepts—this is our retail vision and we're going to continue implementing it in an architecturally spectacular setting in Terminal 3.' Compared to the existing two terminals, the low-lying exterior profile of T3 has some similarities. However, regular users of Germany's busiest hub, home to Lufthansa, will see a welcome change in the interior design with a spacious-looking marketplace at its center, very different from the cramped older terminals. The marketplace has a total of 15 retail outlets surrounding it with a bar and two food courts that can seat nearly 1,000 people beneath a futuristically designed drop ceiling designed by architect Christoph Mäckler. The space is a relaxation zone, a calming space that might encourage people to de-stress enough to go shopping. T3 is expected to have a large share of international transit passengers and Frankfurt Airport Retail (FAR), a joint venture between Fraport and global travel retailer Gebr. Heinemann, will be focused on driving sales from this segment. The JV operates the existing large duty-free department store-style stores at the airport. With the opening of T3, they will increase from four to a total of 23 and cover more than 32,000 square feet. Heinemann has been operating at Frankfurt for over 50 years, and it is the retailer's fourth biggest airport sales location after Istanbul, Tel Aviv, and Oslo (in order). T3 will take the FAR joint venture to a new level. Central to that will be the main duty-free shop, which alone will cover 18,600 square feet. Gatezero will debut in the German airport market at Frankfurt T3 next year. 'The aim is to create an unforgettable shopping experience, reflected in all areas from the architecture to the assortment, to the demeanor of the staff,' said Heinemann's sales director for Western Europe, Tobias Bechinger. As well as the key categories of beauty, spirits/wine, confectionery, tobacco, toys, and sunglasses, highlights will include a dedicated area for luxury niche fragrances; a new cross-category, multi-sensory concept; and a Habanos specialist humidor for fine cigars. FAR will also operate the Boss and Montblanc stores in the new terminal, as well as other branded units. In addition, it is bringing Gatezero, a fashion-forward airport retail format first launched at Switzerland's Zurich Airport in 2021, to Frankfurt. The concept from uber-cool Highsnobiety—majority owned by online retailer Zalando since 2022—also opened in Copenhagen Airport in 2022. T3 will mark Gatezero's debut at a German airport and will offer younger travelers the latest trends in luxury and street culture, with assortments ranging from fashion and accessories to tech and gadgets. Giesen said: 'We have a long history of cultivating close, trusting cooperation with our concessionaires, supporting and promoting the evolution of their business models by jointly developing ideas, also in challenging times. This approach pays off, which is evident in the fact that so many well-known brands have renewed their commitment to our location.' Some of those businesses include Capi Electronics, which will inaugurate two more shops in T3; jewelry and watches retailer Christ; Falke, a German stockings and apparel brand; as well as international names like Sunglass Hut, Tumi, and Longchamp, that are well established at the airport. Victoria's Secret, which, last year, hired Hillary Super, former CEO of Rihanna's Savage x Fenty brand, to revive the struggling brand, has made a comeback at Frankfurt. Its store, operated by a German business of Turkish travel retailer Setur, will sell an exclusive selection of lingerie, plus fragrances, body care, and accessories. Germany's Selection is a modern souvenir store concept. To cater for passengers wanting souvenirs, the shops Germany On My Mind and Germany's Selection, both part of the Wöllhaf Group, will sell well-known German products, including wall clocks and beer tankards. Giesen commented: 'In the new T3, we're going to showcase modern interpretations of what's 'typically German' and 'typically European'. We're at home here: at the heart of Hesse, Germany, and Europe. And we're actively emphasizing this.' Frankfurt Airport does indeed lie in the heart of Europe, but the gateway has stalled somewhat since the pandemic. According to global airport association, ACI, Frankfurt has retained its eighth-place ranking among the world's busiest international airports between 2019 and 2024. However, last year's 56.2 million passenger throughput was 11% down versus 2019, making it the worst-performing airport among Europe's big air hubs.
