Travelling from Atlanta to Frankfurt: what you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with working out where you'll leave from in Atlanta. Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Atlanta to Frankfurt departing from here.
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) and Hahn Airport (HHN) are Frankfurt's major gateways.
Take a direct Atlanta to Frankfurt flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 8 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Frankfurt is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of Atlanta.
With 14 flights a week between the two airports, Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL) to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) is the busiest route. Board the earliest flight from Atlanta to Frankfurt with Lufthansa at 16:05. If you prefer to get more out of your day before taking off, the latest flight from ATL to FRA is with Delta Air Lines at 19:45.
For a stress-free start to your trip, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you won't have to rush to catch your Atlanta to Frankfurt flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Atlanta to Frankfurt
Right now, Rs55,116 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Atlanta to Frankfurt. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs150,385. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book five months before your departure date. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap Atlanta to Frankfurt flights.
The best month for picking up cheap plane tickets from Atlanta to Frankfurt is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.
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Flying from Atlanta
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL)
Set out from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL) on a nonstop flight from Atlanta to Frankfurt. From ATL, you can fly directly to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA).
Reserve your Atlanta to Frankfurt plane tickets with Delta Air Lines. This airline is a popular choice for direct flights from ATL.
We make it simple to book a Atlanta to Frankfurt flight with a stopover. To see your options departing from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
New York Newark Airport (EWR)
Barcelona Airport (BCN)
Travelling from central Atlanta to ATL takes around 20 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
After a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Atlanta to Frankfurt or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
When it comes to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport's on-time performance, 77% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find ATL at 6000 N Terminal Parkway.
Arriving in Frankfurt
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt takes around 25 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 11 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel close to FRA if you have a late flight from Atlanta to Frankfurt. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Frankfurt am Main Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and discover more of Frankfurt and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Frankfurt am Main Airport about three weeks ahead of your Atlanta to Frankfurt flight.
Hahn Airport (HHN)
The centre of Frankfurt is around 105 kilometres from Hahn Airport (HHN). Once your flight from Atlanta to Frankfurt has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 1 hour 25 minutes.
If you hop on public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 2 hours 10 minutes or so.
There are some comfortable places to call home for the night near HHN. Settle in and get cosy after your Atlanta to Frankfurt flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Forget about public transport schedules or long taxi queues. Pick up a Hahn Airport rental car and go in any direction that inspires you. Check out the availability and rates from Flex To Go, Alamo and Keddy By Europcar.
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Booking your ride from HHN four weeks in advance often means more savings and a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Frankfurt
March is the quietest month for flights from Atlanta to Frankfurt, while September is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Frankfurt based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Before locking in your Atlanta to Frankfurt tickets, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Frankfurt, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 29ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -4ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap flights from Atlanta to Frankfurt around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Frankfurt
Start your Frankfurt trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Atlanta to Frankfurt, check out our range of hotels including:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Educational institution Anne Frank, Main Tower and Staedel Museum are attractions you won't want to skip in Frankfurt.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Frankfurt. Around 418 kilometres to the northeast, its top attractions include Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag Building and Berlin Philharmonic.
If you want to check out another side of Germany, consider Hamburg, roughly 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are key reasons to visit.
