FRA unveils shopping experience for new Terminal 3: “The art of retail in the heart of Europe”

The following article was published by Future Travel Experience

Fraport has announced concessionaires for the 12,000sqm of retail space in the new Terminal 3 at Frankfurt Airport. 64 retail and service units will begin operating in the spring of 2026 for a customer-oriented experience.

Fraport – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub and a Partner of the FTE World Ancillary & Retailing Working Group – has announced concessionaires for the 12,000sqm of retail space in the new Terminal 3 at Frankfurt Airport.

64 retail and service units will begin operating in the spring of 2026. True to the vision of “the art of retail in the heart of Europe”, the retail mix will reflect the airport’s importance as a major international air traffic hub. Passengers can look forward to an innovative, customer-oriented, aesthetically satisfying shopping experience.

“Having successfully concluded the marketing phase, we’re looking forward to a great retail mix that meets the needs of both passengers and employees,” said Anke Giesen, the Fraport Executive Board member responsible for retail and real estate. “In addition, we’re committed to working with our concessionaires to create amazing concepts that delight the target groups. This is our vision for the retail experience at Frankfurt Airport, and we’re going to continue implementing it in an architecturally spectacular setting in Terminal 3.”

The plans for the retail offering in Frankfurt Airport’s third terminal focus on the international transit zone. 15 retail outlets surround the central marketplace. A bar and two food courts with seating for nearly 1,000 people beneath the futuristically designed ceiling invite passengers to spend time relaxing and enjoying themselves.

Frankfurt Airport Retail GmbH (FAR), a joint venture of Fraport and Gebr. Heinemann, operates all of the Duty Free and Travel Value shops at Frankfurt Airport. With the opening of Terminal 3, their number will increase from four to a total of 23.

“The offering in our new terminal combines innovativeness with continuity,” Giesen explains. “We’re proud to host returning brands and extend the scope of our collaborations, some of which have been ongoing for many years. This shows just how greatly the travel retail sector values Frankfurt Airport. We have a long history of cultivating close, trusting cooperation with our concessionaires, supporting and promoting the evolution of their business models by jointly developing new ideas and working closely as a team, also in challenging times. This approach pays off, which is evident in the fact that so many well-known brands have renewed their commitment to our location.”

Hear more from Fraport at FTE Global – the “CES of Aviation” taking place in Long Beach, California, on 9 to 11 September 2025. Jens Sanner, Program Director for Digital Services and Transformation, Fraport, is participating in a session focused on ‘Advancing Digital Identity & Seamless Travel Efforts’. Join us at FTE Global – the “CES of Aviation” – in LA, 9 to 11 September 2025 – registration live >>

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