Flying from London to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): What you need to know
When organising your flight from London to Frankfurt Airport (FRA), there's a good range of airports you can take off from. London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and London Luton Airport (LTN) are London's main terminals.
Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 35 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct London to Frankfurt Airport flight.
Frankfurt is one hour ahead of London. Frankfurt Airport is located in Frankfurt, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
The most popular route is London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA). You can choose from 108 direct services each week.
To ensure you get on your flight from London to FRA, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Go straight to your destination from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Nonstop flights from London to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) are available from here.
Popular airlines that offer direct flights from London to Frankfurt Airport departing LHR include:
Lufthansa is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from LHR to FRA.
With 79.47% of its services landing as planned, British Airways is the most punctual carrier on this route.
LHR is about 24 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
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78% of flights that depart London Heathrow Airport reach their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Catching a flight out of London Gatwick Airport (LGW)? Direct London to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) plane tickets can be booked from here.
From LGW, direct flights from London to FRA are offered by Condor.
Condor has the largest share of bookings on the LGW to FRA route.
With public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 1 hour 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
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Flights from London Gatwick Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 82% of them landing as planned.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Choosing a plane ticket from London to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) with one or more stops can give you a bigger choice of departure times on top of cheaper fares. When flying from London Stansted Airport (STN), here are a few places you can make a pit stop at on your way to FRA:
Geneva Airport (GVA)
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)
From central London, STN is around 56 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the airport by car and 45 minutes or so on public transport.
Make departure day worry-free — stay near London Stansted Airport and know you'll make it to your boarding gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early London to Frankfurt Airport flight:
STN has an on-time performance rating of 80%. This means the majority of its flights reach their destination as expected and your trip is smooth and easy.
About Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
If you're arriving on a late flight from London to Frankfurt Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near FRA:
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle around three weeks before your London to Frankfurt Airport flight.
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
Central Frankfurt is around 11 kilometres from Frankfurt Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Frankfurt Airport is Rs15,673. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs38,427. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Score cheap flights from London to FRA by booking five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
October is when you're most likely to land a fantastic deal on a London to Frankfurt Airport ticket. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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The best time to fly from London to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
September is when most people book flights from London to Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Plan your visit to Frankfurt in January if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Before locking in your London to FRA plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Frankfurt, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 29ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from London to Frankfurt Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -4ºC and 7ºC.
More about Frankfurt
Start your Frankfurt trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from London to Frankfurt Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Van Gogh Alive Frankfurt, Bildungsstatte Anne Frank and Main Tower are must-visits when exploring Frankfurt.
Explore more of Germany
You've done Frankfurt, now it's time to discover more of Germany. Journey about 193 kilometres northwest to Essen to tick off its leading attractions. From PACT Zollverein to Philharmonie Essen and Red Dot Design Museum, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 145 kilometres south of Frankfurt, Stuttgart is another favourite stop in Germany. No visit is complete without checking out Mercedes-Benz Museum, Porsche Museum and State Gallery of Stuttgart.
