Frankfurt Airport Retail to operate extensive Frankfurt Airport Terminal 3 retail space
A rendering of the Terminal 3 space which is due to open next year
Frankfurt Airport Retail (FAR), the joint venture between Fraport AG and Gebr. Heinemann, will be operating more than 3,000 square meters of retail space at Terminal 3 at Frankfurt Airport. The new terminal is set to open in the first half of 2026.
Gebr. Heinemann’s story of retail excellence at Frankfurt Airport began over 50 years ago. With the role of its joint venture FAR in shaping the retail landscape of Terminal 3, this story has now entered a new phase.
Florian Seidel, Chief Sales Officer at Gebr. Heinemann, said, “Our joint venture with Fraport is a true success story and a partnership at eye level, always with the shared goal of continuously elevating the retail experience at Frankfurt Airport. I am very proud that we are continuing on this path at Terminal 3, one of the largest infrastructure projects in Europe.”
Frankfurt Airport Retail will operate more than 3,000 square meters of retail space at Terminal 3
Anke Giesen, Fraport AG’s Executive Director Retail and Real Estate, commented, “We are delighted to have Gebr. Heinemann as a strong and reliable partner, enriching the retail mix at Frankfurt Airport for many decades. Through our FAR joint venture, we are setting new trends that will, alongside Duty Free and Travel Value offerings, have a lasting impact on the retail experience at our new Terminal 3.”
The retail space at Terminal 3 will be set up as a marketplace, inviting travelers to have memorable and surprising moments at the airport. With a specifically tailored retail mix, FAR is providing Frankfurt Airport’s diverse international community with an offer catering to their wishes, enhancing its legacy of service and quality.
A central element will be the duty free shop with a retail space of 1,732 square meters.
Tobias Bechinger, Director Sales Western Europe at Gebr. Heinemann, added, “The aim to create an unforgettable shopping experience is reflected in all areas of the shop concept – from the architecture to the assortment to the demeanor of the staff.”
Travelers will find a cross-category selection of products and brands in the new Terminal 3 retail area
Travelers can expect high-quality branded products in the areas of beauty, spirits, wine, confectionary, tobacco, toys, and sunglasses. Highlights will include a dedicated section for luxurious niche fragrances, a new cross-category and multi-sensory activation concept, a Habanos Specialist Humidor, and a regional section where travelers are presented with regional specialties and delicacies.
The design mirrors local surroundings and draws inspiration from the nature of the region and the river Main, creating a strong sense of place. The shop design references and interprets its fluid forms, concentric ripples, play of light, movement, reflections, shadow, and transparency. It also takes into account that, with Frankfurt being a major European hub, fluidity can be found in its architectural forms and in the systems and connecting networks that flow through the dynamic city and beyond.
In addition to the large duty free store, one further duty free and two Travel Value shops, as well as several monobrand boutiques, contribute to the special retail mix that can be found in Terminal 3. These include Boss, Montblanc, and Gatezero. The Gatezero shop is a multichannel hub and destination for new luxury with an extravagant, trend-oriented assortment of international brands that speak to young consumers.
