Condor at San Francisco Airport
At San Francisco Airport, Condor guests can find all important services for their departure: check-in, baggage drop-off, security and passport control, as well as shopping and dining in the terminal.
At San Francisco Airport, Condor guests can find all important services for their departure: check-in, baggage drop-off, security and passport control, as well as shopping and dining in the terminal.
We recommend arriving at the airport at least three hours before departure. This gives you enough time for check-in, baggage drop-off, security checks and passport control if necessary.
Please note: The check-in process must be completed no later than 60 minutes before departure and you must be in possession of your boarding pass.
If you have booked a flight on the Economy Zero or Economy Light fare, you can check in online free of charge at any time. Airport check-in costs $30.00 with this fare. If you book in advance, you pay only $12.00.
Online check-in is available from 24 hours before departure. If you are flying with Condor from San Francisco Airport to Frankfurt, you will depart from International Terminal A on the departure level; this is where the check-in counters and baggage kiosks for quick baggage drop-off are located. For long-haul flights to Frankfurt, online check-in remains open until one hour before departure.
Passengers should be at the airport at least three hours before departure. As all Condor flights from SFO are long-haul flights to Frankfurt am Main, you should allow enough time for security checks, passport control, and potential customs clearance. During the peak summer travel season and German holiday periods, waiting times at security may be slightly longer.
No, a late night check-in is not available for Condor at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). As a preferred alternative, Condor recommends online check-in from 24 hours before departure. Baggage drop-off at the counter is only possible on the departure date.
The Condor check-in counter is located in the Dianne Feinstein International Terminal A on the Departures Level of San Francisco International Airport. Please refer to the display boards on site for the exact counter number.
Condor departures take place in International Terminal A at San Francisco Airport. All processes – from check-in to security check to the gate – are located in the same terminal area.
Eligible passengers can use the China Airlines Lounge (Dynasty Lounge) at SFO, which is located near Gate A1 in International Terminal A. Access depends on the booked travel class, frequent flyer status, or a lounge membership such as Priority Pass.
The airport is officially called San Francisco International Airport (IATA: SFO). San Francisco Airport is located 21 kilometers from the city center and is one of the busiest airports in the USA.
The international terminal has its own BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) station on Level 3. The journey from downtown San Francisco to SFO takes about 30 minutes and currently costs around 10 to 11 USD per single trip. Cash payment is not accepted everywhere – a Clipper Card or contactless payment is recommended. The free AirTrain connects all terminals with each other as well as with the BART station. Alternatively, SamTrans bus lines are available, and the airport can also be reached via Caltrain with a transfer to BART.
A typical taxi or rideshare (Uber, Lyft) from downtown San Francisco to SFO costs between 50 and 75 USD, depending on the time of day, traffic, and exact starting point. The travel time is 30 to 60 minutes, depending on traffic. Additional costs for tolls or baggage are possible.
TSA security regulations for international flights apply at SFO. As a rule, liquids must be packed according to the 3-1-1 rule (maximum 100 ml per container in a transparent bag). Electronic devices such as laptops and tablets must be presented separately. TSA PreCheck, CLEAR, and priority lanes offer expedited processing. Global Entry also makes entering the USA easier on your return flight.


Are you flying with Condor from San Francisco? Here you will find all the important information for a smooth departure from San Francisco Airport (SFO) – from check-in inside the terminal to baggage drop-off, arrival and parking options, as well as lounges, shopping and dining. You can also find out when you should be at the airport, which check-in options are available and where you can check your current flight status.