Lufthansa Airlines will begin operating the first nonstop flight between John Glenn Columbus International Airport and Frankfurt Airport in Germany starting May 2027. This service marks the first and only nonstop connection from Ohio to Germany.
Flight Schedule and Aircraft Details
The flight will operate three times weekly 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 use a Boeing 787 Dreamliner configured with 287 seats, including 28 lie-flat business class seats, 28 premium economy seats, and 231 economy seats.
Official Statements and Regional Impact
Daren Griffin, president and CEO of the Columbus Regional Airport
Authority, described the new service as a “tremendous milestone for the Columbus Region and Ohio.” Dirk Janzen, Lufthansa Group Vice President of Passenger Sales for the Americas, said the flight will provide a “convenient nonstop connection to Germany” for both business and leisure travelers.
Expanded Connectivity via Frankfurt Hub
Passengers departing from Columbus will gain direct access to Lufthansa’s Frankfurt hub, facilitating connections to over 130 destinations across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India. The route eliminates layovers for travelers between Columbus and Germany, enhancing travel options for the Central Ohio region.
