After more than 30 years of intensive use since its inauguration in 1994, Terminal 2 is in need of a thorough makeover: prior to this it had only been possible to take appropriate steps without interrupting operations

As of today (June 9, 2026), airport operator Fraport has halted all passenger operations at Frankfurt Airport’s Terminal 2 as planned. The building and its technical systems are going to be comprehensively renovated and modernized. After more than 30 years of intensive use since its inauguration in 1994, Terminal 2 is in need of a thorough makeover. Prior to this it had only been possible to take appropriate steps without interrupting operations. Now, however, thanks to the recent inauguration of Terminal 3 and the additional capacities that are now available there, the ideal time has come to thoroughly and efficiently upgrade it. By temporarily closing Terminal 2 for this project, Fraport is meeting the prerequisites for significantly upgrading the airport’s infrastructure.

All of the airlines that were based at Terminal 2 have already moved to the new Terminal 3 in several waves. Some important infrastructure – including apron positions, the baggage conveyor system, the underground parking garage and the Sky Line people mover – will continue operating. The connections among the terminals will also remain in place.

The modernization program involves completely renovating the building’s essential security and technical systems, including the fire alarm and smoke removal systems, energy systems, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and building automation. Important parts of the existing infrastructure will be concurrently renovated and updated, including vertical transportation systems such as elevators and escalators as well as sanitary facilities and offices. Fraport AG will also take advantage of this opportunity to restructure and adapt functional processes in the terminal in anticipation of the requirements that an international aviation hub like Frankfurt Airport will need to meet going forward. This also includes optimizing security processes by centralizing the passenger checkpoints, channeling passenger flows for greater efficiency, and more flexibly utilizing retail areas for various traffic streams. Fraport AG is planning to invest a total of around 1.5 billion euros in the overall project.

Work will begin with the preparations for renovating the terminal. A time period of over three years is allotted for drawing up the detailed construction plans. The main construction work is currently scheduled to begin in 2030. The plan is for Terminal 2 to resume operating in the mid-2030s with capacity for more than 10 million passengers annually, providing good growth prospects for the airlines of the Star Alliance and others.