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407€ Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt Airport

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Cheapest return fare
786 €
Typical prices: 876 €-673 €
Condor
Sun 26.7.Tue 11.8.
SFO - FRA • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
407 €
Typical prices: 367 €-562 €
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9.7.
SFO - FRA • 1 stop
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Lufthansa Premium Economy adds 50% more space and an extra checked bag.
Condor's A330neo adds 4K screens and Bluetooth for better long-haul entertainment.
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Cheapest • Avg 601 € (return)
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt (SFO-FRA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from San Francisco to Frankfurt

Sun, 26. Jul - Tue, 11. Aug
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16:30 - 12:40
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FRA
11h 10mdirect
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11:40 - 14:30
FRA
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SFO
11h 50mdirect
786 €Condor
Sat, 5. Sep - Sat, 19. Sep
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16:30 - 12:40
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FRA
11h 10mdirect
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12:25 - 21:55
FRA
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SFO
18h 30m
1 stop
786 €Multiple Airlines
Thu, 9. Jul - Thu, 16. Jul
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10:15 - 12:55
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FRA
17h 40m
1 stop
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12:40 - 19:41
FRA
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SFO
16h 01m
1 stop
787 €Condor
Sun, 26. Jul - Tue, 11. Aug
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8:30 - 13:00
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19h 30m
1 stop
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12:40 - 19:41
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SFO
16h 01m
1 stop
788 €Condor
Wed, 12. Aug - Thu, 27. Aug
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16:35 - 18:40
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17h 05m
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6:05 - 14:30
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17h 25m
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789 €TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue, 7. Jul - Tue, 21. Jul
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16:30 - 12:40
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11h 10mdirect
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11:40 - 14:30
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11h 50mdirect
790 €Condor
Wed, 7. Oct - Sat, 17. Oct
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11:00 - 13:00
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FRA
17h 00m
2 stops
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20:00 - 14:00
FRA
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SFO
27h 00m
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791 €Multiple Airlines
Tue, 8. Sep - Thu, 24. Sep
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16:45 - 9:00
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FRA
31h 15m
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15:40 - 14:40
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32h 00m
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792 €Multiple Airlines
Tue, 21. Jul - Tue, 28. Jul
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14:20 - 13:10
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13h 50m
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11:40 - 14:30
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11h 50mdirect
794 €Multiple Airlines
Tue, 14. Jul - Tue, 28. Jul
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16:30 - 12:40
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11h 10mdirect
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12:40 - 19:41
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16h 01m
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795 €Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Frankfurt flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport departing in July.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Frankfurt Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For San Francisco to Frankfurt Airport, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Friday is the most expensive. Flying from Frankfurt Airport back to San Francisco, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport is October, where tickets cost 641 € (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is 1.117 € and 1.012 € respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at 891 € on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt

 
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Good to know - Cheap tickets from San Francisco to Frankfurt Airport

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight407 €
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (22% more expensive on average)
Flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt Airport

When to book flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Frankfurt based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

Flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from San Francisco to Frankfurt 
KenFlew with Lufthansa
SFO
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FRA
May 2026
Get a good blow up seat cushion if traveling in economy
MichaelFlew with Condor
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Jun 2024
Bring snacks, make sure you follow luggage guidelines,

FAQs for booking San Francisco to Frankfurt Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport was 407 € for a one-way ticket and 786 € for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to Frankfurt Airport?

    San Francisco airport is called San Francisco and the only airport in Frankfurt Airport is Frankfurt am Main.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to Frankfurt Airport?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Frankfurt Airport flight route: Lufthansa, SWISS, United Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Air France, and Iberia.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Frankfurt Airport?

    The Boeing 777 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Frankfurt Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt Airport?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Francisco and Frankfurt Airport.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to Frankfurt Airport?

    There are direct flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main, Condor or Lufthansa?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main are Condor and Lufthansa. With an average price for the route of 776 € and an overall rating of 6,5, Condor is the most popular choice. Lufthansa is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of 1.307 € and an overall rating of 6,8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Frankfurt Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Frankfurt Airport from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Frankfurt Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Frankfurt Airport with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Frankfurt Airport from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for 518 € or less one-way and 805 € or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main.
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Direct departures

San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main

Monday

Condor,Lufthansa,United Airlines

Condor,Lufthansa, +1 more

Tuesday

Condor,Lufthansa,United Airlines

Condor,Lufthansa, +1 more

Wednesday

Condor,Lufthansa,United Airlines

Condor,Lufthansa, +1 more

Thursday

Condor,Lufthansa,United Airlines

Condor,Lufthansa, +1 more

Friday

Condor,Lufthansa,United Airlines

Condor,Lufthansa, +1 more

Saturday

Condor,Lufthansa,United Airlines

Condor,Lufthansa, +1 more

Sunday

Condor,Lufthansa,United Airlines

Condor,Lufthansa, +1 more

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Direct returns

Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco

Monday

Condor,Lufthansa,United Airlines

Condor,Lufthansa, +1 more

Tuesday

Condor,Lufthansa,United Airlines

Condor,Lufthansa, +1 more

Wednesday

Condor,Lufthansa,United Airlines

Condor,Lufthansa, +1 more

Thursday

Condor,Lufthansa,United Airlines

Condor,Lufthansa, +1 more

Friday

Condor,Lufthansa,United Airlines

Condor,Lufthansa, +1 more

Saturday

Condor,Lufthansa,United Airlines

Condor,Lufthansa, +1 more

Sunday

Condor,Lufthansa,United Airlines

Condor,Lufthansa, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from San Francisco to Frankfurt

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Frankfurt? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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United AirlinesOverall score based on 9778 reviews
7,7Boarding
8,1Crew
7,3Comfort
6,6Food
7,1Entertainment
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Horrifying Almost 2 million miles. Bring your own food and drink. One coffee or drink every three hours. Have to order meals on app more than 24 hours ahead Tiny and dirty bathrooms

2,0 MediocreAnonymous, May 2026
SFO - TPA
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Horrifying Almost 2 million miles. Bring your own food and drink. One coffee or drink every three hours. Have to order meals on app more than 24 hours ahead Tiny and dirty bathrooms

Easy of boarding, helpfully staff at check in, surprisingly comfortable seating

Check in was chaotic with only one counter for business class and first class. The luggage conveyor belt at JFK airport was broken so the flight departure was delayed which made the flight stressful as I had a tight connection. Although the captain said they could make up the delay, they didn’t do so.

Lost of requested seat assignments. Lost my husband's meal choice

My service dog and I were asked to deplane just before they closed the door - clearly very last minute they couldn’t find the documentation that I have filled out many many times before that is for flying service animals. I purposely purchase 3seats (a whole row) since he is large and not all passengers want to sit next to a dog on a cross country flight. The plane departed with my husband on it!!! They made me fill out a hard copy of the same form and had to reschedule me on a later flight where they could find 3 seats together!! I’ve done this so many times before - clearly the error was on their part in a technology glitch - but really people - do better!! Very traumatic - and my husband had to wait for us when he landed ….so bad. Poor pup was confused and tired.

My flight time was changed without any notification to me which ruined my time sensitive plans so I ended up completely changing my travel plans and no reimbursement.

Friendliest Flight Attendant I’ve seen since I flew on Southwest Airlines. The whole trip was outstanding…and arrived Early!

I didn’t have a seat assignment and my seat was very dirty on the flight from Frankfurt to Budapest.

No screens or meal options. Freezing cold. Dirty seats. Left late.

I liked that my son and I were reseated next to each other (we had different bookings). I liked that it was a directg flight and mostly on time. I liked that you provided pillows and blankets. Flight attendants were generally courteous. The messaging through wifi did not work well. The food was not good. Seats are very narrow and I felt slightly claustraphobic in the window seat.

The crew was excellent. What I did not enjoy was the food. I have taken many international flights and this was on the low end. Otherwise the trip was fine.

Seats were the most uncomfortable seats i ever experienced on a flight to Europe from Boston. It was a waist of money in buying premium seats for top dollars. I want my money back for what i paid extra for my seats. Awful conditions!

Boarding felt a little chaotic as everyone was waiting around the gate. Food was great, service was good.

Flight attendants in business class were rather indifferent While in second leg operated by Portugalia TAP subsidiary were outstanfy

Business class seats aren't comfortable. Food was not good.

Chaotic boarding with no announcements. Carry on luggage needs to be checked. Bare minimum zero frill flights. Not a whole lot of anything positive to be said .

The chicken was so dry it was impossible to eat. No substitute was offered. The port to charge my phone was broken and all I got was a shrug from the crew. The entertainment system was glitchy and subtitles didn’t load. Crew seemed fully uninterested and unfriendly.

The flight crew were absolute rock stars. When they came to the gate they looked like royalty, so chic. They also were extremely kind. Food was good and I loved the lack of plastic waste. The flight was lovely and smooth.

We were unable to check in due to technical problems on TAP’s end. The flight was delayed forty minutes with no reason given. We received timely notice of the flight delay. We were also notified of a gate change. The new gate was at a different terminal. When we got to the new terminal, we learned that we had to go back to the old terminal first to check in. This information should have been included along with the gate change notification. Also unexplained, the steward skipped us when offering breakfast.

It poured rain, our luggage was sitting out in it uncovered on the transport cart while our plane was delayed! Nice business class plane for short flight to Lisbon, but more delay & rain in Lisbon, with terrible Business class seat with no entertainment & cold food on longer flight to London…ALL LUGGAGE AND CLOTHES INSIDE THEM WERE SOAKED THROUGH!!! Could only try with hair dryer to get some drying before quick turn round to train trip.

Flight attendants were fine, seats a bit hard but I use a cushion for extra support. The only issue was it was a bit too cool and I needed to ask for and received and extra blanket. I survived!!!

Very few things and/or people are excellent. It was very good.

Extremely uncomfortable seats. Experience was like a Frontier Airlines flight. Would not fly it again.

Good food, overall very comfy. The flight was full so obviously not optimal, but it is what it is.

Parents with permanently crying baby on board. Neither parents nor crew did anything to calm the baby. The food was extremely disappointing. Seafood stew was very, very small! Not even appetizer size! Seat had a gap in the back. Had to use a pillow to fill it.

Food choices limited & not enticing Seats quite uncomfortable & difficult to control

I upgraded to the business class cabin. It was the poorest business class I have ever experienced. No access to any business lounge in Tampa airport. Seats are not comfortable. I had a window seat and had to step/crawl over the next seat. Food was mediocre and service below average for business class. Bathroom location was ridiculous. No place to wait. I cannot believe I paid this kind of money and will never fly Lufthansa Discover again. They really should reimburse me somehow.

Boarding was disorganized. The door to one to the toilets wouldn’t lock. The plane was shockingly cramped, and clearly used for domestic flights due to the menus for items to sell domestic travelers. United should be ashamed of its small seats, tiny unclean toilets, and money grubbing stance toward services, compared to Lufthansa, Emirates, and most international carriers United is awful.

The staff was bit rude when I asked for an extra drink after one beer, asked for one wine glass.

Very good, i got two seats for myself, and was comfortable with the blanket i got

Food could be better. Service was just ok without any enthusiasm...

The breakfast snack was horrible. No nutrition value. I couldn't finish it. The main meal had no taste, no real vegetable, the brownie had no chocolate taste., I was not even sure what the salad consists off.

Breakfast was terrible. Sugary yogurt, inferior pastry, poor quality fruits. No protein.

Our connection in Frankfurt was the worst ever. No one from the airline or the airport seemed to be bothered to get us into our connecting flight on time! The procedures at the airport took us forever and we barely made it into our flight. If we had missed it, I’m sure we would’ve missed our cruise. Looks like everything is on autopilot and no one is interested in helping customers anymore especially us 69 year olds

Crew was very responsive to give soft drinks etc.. At Frankfurt Airport Special Assistance did a great job for us. The seat cushions were simply bad and not up to the mark for Premium Economy which we chose. All the cushions from Business to Economy were poor. Also, any snack besides lunch and breakfast, you have to purchase including chips and chocolate. It is simply cheap. I don't think I will fly Condor anytime soon

The short leg flight was fine. Crew and airport were nice to allow special assistance which helped.

Planes are new and clean and staff is attentive. Food wasn't great and chair cushions were very uncomfortable for long haul flights.

The boarding process is a nightmare. They put you on a bus for 30 minutes with no air flow. The process was extremely slow and we were behind schedule so they auto rebooked us on a flight for our layover. The new flight was 4 hours later in the day, we landed an hour and 45 minutes before our layover flight so this was completely unnecessary. When I called to get us back on the original flight the support staff was useless

It’s a budget-friendly airline, so expect smaller meal and snack portions and no free alcohol to drink on international flights. Airline food is never exciting in economy class, so I always plan on taking my own food and snacks- and I don’t consume alcohol, so no complaints from me! Flight attendants were friendly, attentive, and helpful. The airplane was newer with USB a+c charging ports, massive infotainment screens, and a lot of entertainment media to choose from. The airplane seats are less padded than other airlines I’ve been to, but the benefit is that there was more legroom because of the thinner seat profiles. Honestly, more legroom gave me more comfort than having more padding on a seat (which just gets flattened over time and repeated use) Overall, I really liked my Condor experiences (4 different planes) from LAX-Frankfurt-Barcelona and back. I would not hesitate to fly with them in the future, if the prices are lower than other companies

They made us walk thru entire Frankfurt Airport, which at this age. With very less time, we had to run. It was unacceptable.

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