Flying from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): what you need to know
Frankfurt is five hours ahead of Richmond and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you get on your RIC to FRA flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Frankfurt Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between RIC and FRA:
Washington Dulles International Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
At the moment, Rs76,843 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Frankfurt Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs156,348. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from RIC to FRA, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when looking for a flight from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Frankfurt Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from RIC to FRA.
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Handy information about Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
RIC is located at 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field), 77.63% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Richmond to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip when using public transport takes about 2 hours 50 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near RIC. Whether you've booked an early flight from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Frankfurt Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
If you have a late Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Frankfurt Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these options near FRA:
Travel at your own speed with a Frankfurt Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and discover more of Frankfurt and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Frankfurt Airport around three weeks in advance.
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport to the centre of Frankfurt has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The quietest month for a flight from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Frankfurt Airport is January, while April is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Frankfurt based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When booking your flight from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Frankfurt Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Frankfurt, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 28ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RIC to FRA in January. Temperatures average between -4ºC and 7ºC then.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be explored after you've seen Frankfurt. Around 418 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Hamburg is another standout 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.
