One month until Europe’s next-level terminal opens
19 Mar 2026
Airport design, planning and development
As one of the biggest airport expansion projects in Europe, the all-new Terminal 3 will be inaugurated at Frankfurt Airport in April 2026. Construction of the new terminal is already completed – three piers and the main terminal building have been handed over to operations. ORAT trials began in November 2025 and will continue until the opening date. The presentation will introduce innovations and highlights of Terminal 3 and give an overview of the ORAT program and progress.
- How can the successful opening of a new terminal be ensured?
- What needs to be considered when planning an opening scenario?
- What are the highlights and innovations within Terminal 3?
- What are the challenges within an ORAT project?
- Why is stakeholder engagement so important for a smooth start of operations?
