Lufthansa Airlines announced it will operate the inaugural nonstop flight between John Glenn Columbus International Airport and Frankfurt Airport in Germany, starting May 2027. This marks the first nonstop service from Columbus to Europe and Ohio’s first nonstop flight to Germany.
Flight Schedule and Frequency
The new route will fly three times weekly on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. Departures from Columbus are at 4:20 p.m., with arrivals in Frankfurt scheduled for 6:15 a.m. local time. Booking opened online on October 20, 2026.
Aircraft and Route Significance
The flights will use a Boeing 787 Dreamliner configured with 287 seats, including 28 lie-flat business class seats, 28 premium economy seats,
and 231 economy seats. This service represents the first direct nonstop connection from Ohio to Germany and expands Columbus airport’s route network to include its first direct transatlantic link.
Official Statements on the New Service
Daren Griffin, president and CEO of the Columbus Regional Airport Authority, called the launch a “tremendous milestone for the Columbus Region and Ohio.” Dirk Janzen, Lufthansa Group Vice President of Passenger Sales for the Americas, described the route as providing business and leisure travelers a “convenient nonstop connection to Germany.”
Expanded Connectivity via Frankfurt
The flight enhances Central Ohio travelers’ access by linking them to Lufthansa’s Frankfurt hub, which offers connections to over 130 destinations
across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India.
