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Lufthansa to Launch First Columbus–Frankfurt Nonstop in May 2027

By Drooid · Oct 19, 2026, 6:29 PM UTC · How we work

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Columbus Airport Authority announced Lufthansa will launch the first nonstop Columbus-Frankfurt flight in May 2027.
Flight departs Columbus at 4:20 p.m., arrives Frankfurt 6:15 a.m., Wednesdays, Fridays, Sundays, starting May 5, 2027.
Lufthansa will use a Boeing 787 Dreamliner with 287 seats: 28 business, 28 premium economy, 231 economy.
JobsOhio will guarantee route revenue as Germany, Ohio’s third-largest investor, backs the link.
Governor Mike DeWine pledged a partnership with Lufthansa to strengthen Ohio-Germany ties.

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Columbus Airport Authority announced Lufthansa will launch the first nonstop Columbus-Frankfurt flight in May 2027.
Flight departs Columbus at 4:20 p.m., arrives Frankfurt 6:15 a.m., Wednesdays, Fridays, Sundays, starting May 5, 2027.
Lufthansa will use a Boeing 787 Dreamliner with 287 seats: 28 business, 28 premium economy, 231 economy.
JobsOhio will guarantee route revenue as Germany, Ohio’s third-largest investor, backs the link.
Governor Mike DeWine pledged a partnership with Lufthansa to strengthen Ohio-Germany ties.