Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
The timezone in Frankfurt is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your LGW to FRA flight.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Travelling to Frankfurt (and then exploring more of Germany!) is a cinch with Lufthansa. This popular airline offers direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
Lufthansa is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between LGW and FRA include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Hamburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Rs21,725 is the best price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs49,006. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from LGW to FRA by booking at least eight months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from LGW to FRA.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Gatwick Airport, data shows 69.26% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to London Gatwick Airport from central London, it takes around 1 hour 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 80 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Taking an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near LGW:
Arriving at Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near FRA instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Frankfurt Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility to explore Frankfurt and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Frankfurt Airport around three weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
From Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Frankfurt. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Frankfurt is July, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from LGW to FRA in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -4ºC and 7ºC on average.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be discovered once you've seen Frankfurt. Around 418 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Hamburg is another sought-after destination in Germany and is around 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. No journey is complete without dropping by Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.