Frankfurt Airport border checks: delays reported on 24 September

Published: 26 September 2026 · Information reviewed: 26 September 2026. The situation may have changed since the reports below.

Frankfurt Airport warned of restrictions for passengers entering or leaving Germany through Federal Police border checkpoints because of a technical problem. A 24 September report described longer waits, particularly for travellers from outside the EU. It said the queues had eased during that day, but the duration of the problem was still unknown.

This concerns passport or border control, not a reported closure of the whole airport. We have no reliable live confirmation of the system’s status on 26 September; please do not treat this post as an active alert.

If you’re travelling through Frankfurt

• Allow extra time if your route includes a border check, especially when travelling to or from a non-Schengen destination.
• Check the airport’s current notices and flight information and your airline’s flight status before leaving. Flight status alone may not show a queue at passport control.
• If a tight connection or missed flight is a concern, contact your airline for advice specific to your booking.

Source: Hessischer Rundfunk’s report, published by tagesschau on 24 September.