Travelling from Toronto to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): What you need to know
When searching for your flight from Toronto to Frankfurt Airport (FRA), there's a good selection of airports you can jet off from. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are Toronto's main options.
7 hours 50 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Toronto to Frankfurt Airport flight.
The timezone in Frankfurt is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of Toronto. Frankfurt Airport is located in Frankfurt.
The busiest route is from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA), with 26 direct weekly services. If you're not one for hanging around, the earliest flight from YYZ to FRA is the 4:30pm Air Canada option. If a later start suits your schedule, the final departure is at 10:25pm with Air Canada.
Your flight from Toronto to FRA won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
High season means busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Fly without interruptions from Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Nonstop flights from Toronto to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) are available from here.
At YYZ, you'll find a variety of carriers operating direct flights from Toronto to Frankfurt Airport, such as:
Most travellers choose to book seats with Air Canada from YYZ to FRA.
Air Canada is the most punctual carrier on this route.
Located around 27 kilometres from the centre of Toronto, YYZ can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Pearson International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Toronto to Frankfurt Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
When it comes to Pearson International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 63.97% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
With public transport, you can travel from central Toronto to YTZ in about 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 3 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Toronto to FRA flight? Check in to a hotel near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 62.09%.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
From the centre of Toronto, YKF is around 105 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to get to the airport by car and 4 hours 5 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay near Region of Waterloo International Airport and know you'll make it to your gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Toronto to Frankfurt Airport flight:
Flights that leave from YKF touch down at their destination as scheduled 63.64% of the time.
About Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Have a late flight from Toronto to Frankfurt Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near FRA and turn in quicker:
Grab a Frankfurt Airport rental car and explore Frankfurt and beyond with your own wheels. Wheego, Alamo and OK Mobility are popular providers you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Toronto to Frankfurt Airport flight.
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport to central Frankfurt is about 11 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, do some research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times may vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Rs75,925 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Frankfurt Airport. A return flight starts at Rs140,476. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding the best time to fly. February is the quietest month to go to Frankfurt. July is when most people book flights from Toronto to Frankfurt Airport (FRA), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Before locking in your Toronto to FRA flight ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Frankfurt, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 28ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Toronto to Frankfurt Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -4ºC and 7ºC.
More about Frankfurt
After booking your flight from Toronto to Frankfurt Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Frankfurt:
Your Frankfurt trip won't be complete without checking out the sights. Big-name attractions you can't miss include Frankfurt Christmas Market, Frankfurt Book Fair and Holocaust Memorial.
Explore more of Germany
Essen is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be discovered after you've seen Frankfurt. Around 193 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including PACT Zollverein, Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex in Essen and Philharmonie Essen.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Germany, consider Stuttgart, about 145 kilometres south of Frankfurt. Porsche Museum, Mercedes-Benz Museum and Marienplatz are among its highlights.
