Travelling from Frankfurt to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning underway by working out where you'll take off for your flight from Frankfurt to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) are Frankfurt's main airports.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport is located in Washington DC. The city follows the UTC-4 timezone and is five hours behind Frankfurt.
To ensure you get on your flight from Frankfurt to BWI, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
With more travellers during peak seasons, it's wise to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow extra time for delays.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Frankfurt to BWI leaving from Frankfurt Airport (FRA), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
FRA is about 14 kilometres from central Frankfurt. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Want an easy start to your travels? Stay near Frankfurt Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Frankfurt to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
67.47% of flights that depart Frankfurt Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
You can reach HHN from central Frankfurt in approximately 1 hour 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 2 hours 40 minutes to travel the 121 kilometres or so.
Taking off bright and early? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Frankfurt - Hahn Airport the day before your Frankfurt to BWI flight:
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport has an on-time performance of 53.13%. This figure highlights how frequently flights that leave from this airport land on schedule.
About Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Consider staying in a hotel close to BWI if you're catching a late flight from Frankfurt to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport. Choose one of these options and be in bed sooner:
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Getting from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to central Washington DC
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to central Washington DC is roughly 40 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, do some research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport is Rs87,367. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs132,274. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Frankfurt to BWI. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
July is when most people book flights from Frankfurt to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). Plan your visit to Washington DC in May for a quieter experience.
Lock in a Frankfurt to BWI flight ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Washington DC to range from 19ºC to 33ºC.
January has temperatures of between -6ºC and 10ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Frankfurt to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Washington DC
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Washington DC right here. Explore these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Frankfurt to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Smithsonian, Lincoln Memorial and The White House are must-do's during your Washington DC adventure.
Explore more of the United States
Washington DC will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be explored. Around 153 kilometres north-east of Washington DC, a trip to Philadelphia will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Around 274 kilometres south of Washington DC, Virginia Beach is another essential stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Virginia Beach Boardwalk and Resort Beach.