Travelling from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Frankfurt Airport is 2 hours.
Rome and Frankfurt are both in the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Flights from FCO to FRA start from 06:30 — the first with Lufthansa. The latest departure is at 19:20 with Lufthansa. In total, you can choose from 65 weekly Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Frankfurt Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your FCO to FRA flight.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Travelling to Frankfurt (and then seeing more of Germany!) is a cinch with ITA Airways. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
ITA Airways is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
ITA Airways is the most punctual carrier offering FCO to FRA flights. An exceptional 87.5% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Frankfurt Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between FCO and FRA:
Milano Linate Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight is Rs10,950. A return plane ticket is currently Rs26,813. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from FCO to FRA by booking at least five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Frankfurt Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from FCO to FRA.
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Handy information about Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
70.57% of flights that take off from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central Rome to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip on public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near FCO. Whether you're catching an early flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Frankfurt Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near FRA instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Frankfurt Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and see more of Frankfurt and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Frankfurt Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
From Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The quietest month for a flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Frankfurt Airport is January, while April is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Frankfurt based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Frankfurt is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Frankfurt Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from FCO to FRA in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -4ºC and 7ºC on average.
Explore more of Germany
You've done Frankfurt, now it's time to discover other parts of Germany. Travel around 418 kilometres north-east to Berlin to tick off its top attractions. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Hamburg is another sought-after destination in Germany and is around 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. No trip is complete without seeing Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.