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Frankfurt Airport is set to see the return of Korean Air's Airbus A380 aircraft after more than a decade. The South Korean airline will resume regular A380 flights to Frankfurt starting October 26, 2025, according to its booking engine. This marks the first time since March 2014 that Korean Air's double-decker jets will operate scheduled services at Europe’s sixth-busiest airport.
The decision follows Asiana Airlines' recent return of its A380s to Frankfurt in August. Korean Air holds nearly 64% ownership of Asiana. Both airlines have previously switched routes for their A380 operations with little notice, so future changes remain possible.
Korean Air’s A380s are configured with 407 seats: 12 Kosmo suites (all on the lower deck), 94 business class seats (upper deck), and 301 economy seats (lower deck). The aircraft will replace the Boeing 777-300ER on four weekly flights between Seoul Incheon and Frankfurt, increasing seat capacity per departure by about 47%. Premium seating—first and business class—will make up 26% of available seats on the route, an eight-point rise compared to the previous configuration using the 777.
