Lufthansa Airlines announced it will begin the first nonstop flight connecting John Glenn Columbus International Airport in Ohio to Frankfurt Airport in Germany beginning May 2027. This route will be Ohio’s first nonstop flight to Germany and represents the inaugural direct transatlantic service from Columbus to Europe.
Flight Schedule and Aircraft Details
The flights will operate three times per week on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Departures from Columbus are scheduled for 4:20 p.m., with arrivals in Frankfurt at 6:15 a.m. local time. Lufthansa will deploy a Boeing 787 Dreamliner for this route, featuring 287 total seats distributed as 28 lie-flat business class seats, 28 premium
economy seats, and 231 economy seats.
Passenger Benefits and Connections
The direct Columbus-Frankfurt flight allows travelers from Central Ohio to save time with a nonstop option to Europe. It also grants access to Lufthansa’s Frankfurt hub, connecting passengers to more than 130 destinations across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India.
Official Statements on the New Route
Daren Griffin, president and CEO of the Columbus Regional Airport Authority, described the announcement as “a tremendous milestone for the Columbus Region and Ohio.” Dirk Janzen, Lufthansa Group Vice President of Passenger Sales for the Americas, noted the route will offer business and leisure travelers a “convenient nonstop connection to Germany” and beyond
through Lufthansa’s network.
