Lufthansa Airlines will inaugurate Ohio’s first nonstop flight to Germany with a new route connecting John Glenn Columbus International Airport and Frankfurt Airport beginning in May 2027, according to 614NOW. The service marks the first direct flight linking Columbus to Europe.
Flight Schedule and Aircraft Details
The Lufthansa route will operate three times weekly on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Departure from Columbus is scheduled at 4:20 p.m., with arrivals in Frankfurt timed for 6:15 a.m. local time. The airline will deploy a Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft for this service, featuring a total of 287 seats: 28 lie-flat business class, 28 premium economy, and 231 economy
seats.
Official Statements on Regional Impact
Daren Griffin, president and CEO of the Columbus Regional Airport Authority, called the announcement a “tremendous milestone for the Columbus Region and Ohio.” Lufthansa Group Vice President of Passenger Sales for the Americas, Dirk Janzen, highlighted that the flight will offer both business and leisure travelers a “convenient nonstop connection to Germany.”
Expanded Connectivity Through Frankfurt Hub
Beyond the direct Columbus-Frankfurt link, the new service connects Central Ohio passengers to Lufthansa’s Frankfurt hub. From Frankfurt, travelers gain access to more than 130 additional destinations across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India, enhancing international travel options and network reach.
