Review: Lufthansa First Class Lounge Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

To finish off my two-part birthday trip to the Golden Triangle, my dad and I flew Lufthansa’s A340 first class from Frankfurt (FRA) to New York (JFK), which was also my first flight featuring Lufthansa’s new first class soft product.

In this post, I’ll be reviewing the Lufthansa First Class Lounge Frankfurt, located within the terminal. I briefly stopped in here since I realized it had been eons since I last reviewed it. Then in the next installment I’ll review the Lufthansa First Class Terminal Frankfurt, which tends to get most of the attention.

Truth be told, the Lufthansa First Class Lounge Frankfurt is excellent — yes, it’s a bit sterile in terms of design, but it’s functional, and has great amenities, ranging from nap rooms, to proper workstations, to a la carte dining, and more.

If you’re connecting in Frankfurt, I’d argue that there’s merit to just skipping the First Class Terminal altogether, given the slight schlep to get there. I’m actually amazed by just how consistent the experience is between all three of the carrier’s first class lounge facilities in Frankfurt, as the differences between them are very minor.

Lufthansa First Class Check-In Frankfurt

Before I even review the Lufthansa First Class Lounge, let me briefly talk about the new first class check-in facility that Lufthansa recently opened at Frankfurt Airport. Now, arguably this is a bit unnecessary, since most eligible first class passengers originating in Frankfurt would just go to the First Class Terminal rather than into the main terminal.

But if you do find yourself in Terminal 1, for whatever reason, you’ll find Lufthansa’s first class check-in area at the very right of the terminal.

I must say, this strikes me as a particularly sterile and industrial-feeling first class check-in area. This looks like an economy baggage drop area, and not a dedicated international first class check-in facility… is it just me?

There’s not even a dedicated security line from there, though this area is located near the entrance to the priority security lane.

Lufthansa First Class Lounge Frankfurt location

There are two Lufthansa First Class Lounges in Frankfurt, in addition to the First Class Terminal — the Schengen lounge is located near gate A13, while the non-Schengen lounge is located near gate B22. You can use either regardless of where you’re flying, though the non-Schengen one requires clearing passport control and is more of a trek, so I checked out the Schengen one.

Once inside the terminal, I simply turned left, and followed the signage toward gates A1-40.

Then after a very short walk, the entrance to the lounge was there on the right, immediately next to the Lufthansa Business Lounge (I took the below picture from the opposite side, looking at where I came from, which is why it looks like it’s on the left).

The lounge is located a level above the terminal, and you can reach that either via elevator or stairs.

Lufthansa First Class Lounge Frankfurt hours

The Schengen Lufthansa First Class Lounge Frankfurt is currently open daily from 5:30AM until 9:30PM, covering virtually all Lufthansa departures from the airport. Meanwhile the non-Schengen location generally opens at 6AM, since there aren’t as many flights early in the morning.

As you’d expect, the lounges tend to be busiest mid-morning and early afternoon, before and after the bank of transatlantic flights. However, the Schengen lounge does also tend to get pretty busy with HON Circle members traveling regionally, so expect it to be busy on Monday mornings, Thursday evenings, etc.

Lufthansa First Class Lounge Frankfurt entry requirements

The Lufthansa First Class Lounge Frankfurt can be accessed by the following passengers:

• Those traveling same day in Lufthansa first class or SWISS first class get access to the lounge; it’s fine if you’re departing in first class or arriving in first class, as this can even be used as an arrivals lounge
• Lufthansa HON Circle members get access to the lounge whenever flying a Star Alliance flight same day; there’s no need to be in first class, and there are no route restrictions, so this is also a frequent flyer lounge
• Historically Amex Centurion members have gotten access to the lounge whenever flying a Lufthansa Group flight same day, though that perk is being cut as of October 1, 2026

Lufthansa First Class Lounge Frankfurt seating & layout

Lufthansa is incredibly consistent with the design of its first class lounges, and the Lufthansa First Class Lounge Frankfurt is no exception. While it’s not published anywhere, I’d estimate that the lounge maybe takes up around 1,000 square meters (around 11,000 square feet), so it’s not massive, but then again, it also has pretty strict entry requirements.

As you first enter the lounge, on the left you’ll find some cool art showing six continents, along with the bar with high-top seating, while on the right you’ll find a handful of workstations.

I know there’s nothing sexy or stylish about it, I very much appreciate how Lufthansa consistently has these workstations in its first class lounges. They have proper doors for privacy, ergonomic chairs, and luggage storage. There are so many lounges that have beautiful design, but where it’s not actually practical to get any work done.

As you go deeper into the lounge, you’ll find some communal high-top seating, with a bunch of jars that have sweet and savory snacks. This has long been a tradition for Lufthansa, and it’s a cute gimmick.

Once past that, you’ll find the main space designed for lounging. This is basically broken up into a bunch of smaller zones, where each almost feels like a little living area. I appreciate this design, because if the lounge isn’t too full, you rarely have to share these spaces with others.

Then inside the lounge and to the left you’ll find the main dining area, where there’s both a buffet and a la carte dining. There are roughly a dozen tables, though you can also always help yourself to food and take it to other parts of the lounge.

The lounge also has a smoking room, which is quite dignified. I know my dad loves visiting Lufthansa First Class Lounges for this very reason, since he doesn’t feel attacked by the “pleasure police,” as he likes to call it (I have a very different take, for the record).

Anyway, all-in-all I have a soft spot for Lufthansa’s lounge design. Yes, it’s rather sterile, but I appreciate the consistency, and I find the spaces to be functional. And Lufthansa has also done a good job making subtle updates to the design over the years so that it doesn’t look outdated.

One more thing worth mentioning is that both of the Lufthansa First Class Lounges in Frankfurt have amazing apron views, unlike the Lufthansa First Class Terminal, which basically has no views (just of the crew center). I couldn’t really get a picture of it, due to the “stripes” on the windows, which make it almost impossible to photograph outside, unless from a distance.

Lufthansa First Class Lounge Frankfurt food & drinks

The Lufthansa First Class Lounge Frankfurt has both a buffet and a la carte option, and you’ll find basically an identical selection in the Lufthansa First Class Terminal. I visited early in the morning, so breakfast was on display.

I found the food options to be good, with all kinds of yogurts, pastries, fresh fruit, veggies, dips, cold cuts, cheese, and of course the world famous pretzels.

The hot options included scrambled eggs, bacon, baked beans, potatoes, and a couple of sausage choices.

In addition to the buffet, there’s also a menu that can be ordered off of, and you can find both the breakfast and all-day menu below, along with the special asparagus options (since that was the seasonal selection). I’m sorry for the picture quality, but the menus are in this book that’s really hard to photograph, due to how it’s bound at the top. We ordered some a la carte items in the First Class Terminal, so stay tuned for that review if you want pictures of what the food looks like.

All drinks in the lounge are served by staff, who generally roam the lounge and proactively see if guests want anything.

You can find the Lufthansa First Class Lounge drink list below.

During my brief morning visit, I just had a cappuccino, which was delicious, and barista made.

Lufthansa First Class Lounge Frankfurt nap rooms

The Lufthansa First Class Lounge Frankfurt has two nap rooms, which is a feature you’ll find in all of the first class facilities in Frankfurt. Each room has a reasonably well padded twin size bed. So while there are no individual bathrooms in these rooms, or anything like that, it’s great to be able to get some shuteye, if you have a long layover.

These are available on a first come, first served basis, and there’s no minimum or maximum amount of time you can use these.

Lufthansa First Class Lounge Frankfurt bathrooms & showers

The Lufthansa First Class Lounge Frankfurt has a very nice bathroom setup, located immediately inside the entrance and to the left.

The men’s room has some sinks with proper cloth hand towels. The actual bathrooms offer quite a bit of privacy, as each little room has both a toilet and a urinal.

In addition to that, there are several shower suites, and one of them even has a bathtub, so be sure to request that one, if that interests you.

Each shower suite has a sink area, a toilet, and a walk-in shower, and then one shower suite also has the bathtub, as I mentioned.

And of course don’t forget to request your duck. 😉

Lufthansa First Class Lounge Frankfurt limousine service

Lufthansa First Class Lounges are known for offering limousine service, though there’s a bit of nuance to this. The situations in which you get a limousine depends on the lounge you’re at, where your flight is departing from, etc.

If you’re in the Lufthansa First Class Lounge Frankfurt at gate A13, you’ll only be driven to a plane if you’re departing from a remote stand, or if you’re departing from gate B10, B19, C1, or C2.

The thing to understand is that the Schengen Lufthansa First Class Lounge is the only one that doesn’t have an immigration officer in the lounge, so if you’re departing from a non-Schengen area, you’d have to clear immigration on your own, the standard way (or just head to the Lufthansa First Class Terminal), and there would be no limousine service.

Bottom line

Lufthansa First Class Lounges are great, especially when you consider that they’re not just open to first class passengers, but also to Lufthansa’s most frequent flyers. While the lounges are a bit sterile, I find them to be functional and filled with amenities, ranging from a la carte dining, to nap rooms, to workstations, to shower suites with bathtubs.

I’m truly impressed by Lufthansa’s consistency with its lounge network, and how each Frankfurt lounge is very similar. If you’re originating in Frankfurt, you should absolutely use the Lufthansa First Class Terminal. However, if you’re just connecting, I’d say visiting one of the Lufthansa First Class Lounges is the way to go, as they even have some advantages, like better views.

What’s your take on the Lufthansa First Class Lounge Frankfurt?