Travelling from Vancouver to Frankfurt: what you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when organising your flight from Vancouver to Frankfurt. Explore your options for leaving Vancouver from Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX).
Hop off your plane in Frankfurt at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN).
Book a direct Vancouver to Frankfurt flight and you'll be in transit for an average of 9 hours 50 minutes.
Frankfurt's timezone is UTC+1, making Frankfurt eight hours ahead of Vancouver.
The busiest route for flights from Vancouver to Frankfurt is from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA). You can choose from 13 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to be on your way as soon as possible, the earliest flight from YVR to FRA is the 13:15 Air Canada service. If you prefer travelling later, the last available departure is at 18:55 with Condor.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your Vancouver to Frankfurt flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Frankfurt
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Flying from Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Depart from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) on a nonstop flight from Vancouver to Frankfurt. From YVR, you can fly straight to Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
You can choose from various carriers offering direct Vancouver to Frankfurt plane tickets with departures from YVR, including:
Travelling from central Vancouver to YVR takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a handy hotel near Vancouver International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Vancouver to Frankfurt, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
71.77% of flights that take off from Vancouver International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
From the centre of Vancouver, YXX is around 64 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour to reach the airport by car and 1 hour 30 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your Vancouver to Frankfurt flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Abbotsford Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're jetting off early:
Flights departing from YXX touch down at their destination within the expected time frame 67.97% of the time.
Arriving in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Frankfurt. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 20 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Vancouver to Frankfurt, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near FRA:
Follow your own route with a Frankfurt Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and discover more of Frankfurt and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Frankfurt Airport around three weeks in advance of your Vancouver to Frankfurt flight.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) is about 105 kilometres from the centre of Frankfurt. After your flight from Vancouver to Frankfurt, it takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre takes 2 hours 40 minutes or so.
After your flight from Vancouver to Frankfurt, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to HHN. These are some great options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Flex To Go, Alamo and Keddy By Europcar make collecting a Frankfurt - Hahn Airport rental car simple. These suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Snap up the best price by securing your ride from HHN four weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Frankfurt
January is the quietest month for flights from Vancouver to Frankfurt, while April is the busiest. Figure out the ideal time to visit Frankfurt based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a Vancouver to Frankfurt ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Frankfurt to range from 12ºC to 28ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Vancouver to Frankfurt in January when temperatures average between -4ºC and 7ºC.
More about Frankfurt
Start your Frankfurt trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Vancouver to Frankfurt, check out our range of hotels including:
Palmengarten and Goethe House are a couple of major attractions to put on your Frankfurt to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Frankfurt Cathedral.
Explore more of Germany
You've done Frankfurt, now it's time to discover more of Germany. Travel around 418 kilometres north-east to Berlin to check off its leading attractions. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Hamburg is another favourite destination in Germany and is around 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. No trip is complete without dropping by Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.