Flying between cities in Germany
- Check the operating airline’s baggage rules
Lufthansa distinguishes baggage rules by travel class. For domestic flights, check your fare and operating airline rather than assuming every ticket has the same allowance.
Germany Travel Guide
Plan your trip to Germany
Choose a city and airport first, then compare airlines and routes.
Germany is in Western Europe, with Berlin as its capital. Check your airport, terminal and operating airline, and confirm whether a German airport connection involves entering the Schengen Area and which documents apply.
- Capital
- Berlin
- Currency
- Euro / EUR
- Common language
- German is commonly used; confirm available language services with the provider
- Time
- Uses Europe/Berlin, Europe/Busingen, with standard time UTC+1 (UTC+2 during daylight saving time); confirm local airport times on your itinerary
Major airports in Germany
Compare location, airlines and ground transport to choose the most convenient airport for your trip.
Airlines for travel in Germany
An airline’s hubs can determine whether your trip is nonstop or requires a connection.
| Airline | Code | Key hubs | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa | LH | FRA / MUC / BER / LHR / RUH / ZRH / ABV / AGP / ALA / ALC / AMS / ARN | Lufthansa provides cabin-baggage guidance by travel class; check your own ticket and operating carrier. |
How to travel around Germany by air
What to expect when flying between cities or connecting after an international arrival.
Arriving from another country
- Use the German official visa navigator
Use the Federal Foreign Office’s Visa Navigator to check the visa and documents for your purpose of travel, and confirm personal conditions with the relevant German mission.
Popular cities to visit in Germany
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Berlin BER
The national capital city.
Munich MUC
City landing page in Germany.
Frankfurt am Main FRA
City landing page in Germany.
Bremen BRE
City landing page in Germany.
Büren PAD
City landing page in Germany.
Calden KSF
City landing page in Germany.
Dortmund DTM
City landing page in Germany.
Dresden DRS
City landing page in Germany.
Düsseldorf DUS
City landing page in Germany.
Erfurt ERF
City landing page in Germany.
International routes to Germany
Compare arrival airports and plan for time zones, baggage and onward connections.
| Route | Arrival airport | Region |
|---|---|---|
| JFK to FRA | FRA | US |
| LHR to MUC | MUC | GB |
| CDG to BER | BER | FR |
Before you fly to Germany
Complete these checks before departure.
Check whether a connection enters the Schengen Area
Transit through a German airport is not uniformly visa-free. Entry into the Schengen Area, nationality and existing documents can affect requirements; check with the airline and German authorities.
Explore Germany travel information
Continue to detailed pages for cities, airports, airlines and routes.
Germany flight and airport FAQs
Is airport transit in Germany always visa-free?
There is no universal answer. Check whether the connection enters the Schengen Area and confirm transit or entry requirements for your nationality and documents.
Do all Lufthansa domestic tickets have the same baggage allowance?
Check your fare, travel class and operating airline’s current rules; the airline name or a domestic-flight label alone is insufficient.