Flying from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): what you need to know
The timezone in Frankfurt is UTC+1, which is 12 hours behind Auckland.
Your AKL to FRA flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Auckland Airport to Frankfurt Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between AKL and FRA include:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Auckland Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight is Rs155,636. A return fare is currently Rs315,542. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from AKL to FRA, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when looking for a flight from Auckland Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from AKL to FRA.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Auckland Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
Handy information about Auckland Airport (AKL)
When it comes to Auckland Airport's on-time performance, 69.31% of flights complete their journey on time.
Auckland Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Auckland. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Auckland Airport to Frankfurt Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to AKL:
Arriving at Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
If you're arriving on a late Auckland Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near FRA:
Grab a Frankfurt Airport rental car and explore Frankfurt and beyond with your own set of wheels. Wheego, Alamo and OK Mobility are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Frankfurt Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from the centre of Frankfurt. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The quietest month for a flight from Auckland Airport to Frankfurt Airport is January, while April is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Frankfurt based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Frankfurt is July, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 28ºC. Book your flights from Auckland Airport to Frankfurt Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from AKL to FRA in January. Temperatures average between -4ºC and 7ºC then.
Explore more of Germany
Frankfurt has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Germany just waiting to be discovered. Around 418 kilometres north-east of Frankfurt, a visit to Berlin will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Hamburg is another must-experience destination in Germany and is around 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. No trip is complete without visiting Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.