Travelling from Vancouver to Frankfurt: what you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when organising your flight from Vancouver to Frankfurt. Explore your options for jetting out of Vancouver from Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX).
Arrive in Frankfurt at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN).
Around 9 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Vancouver to Frankfurt flight.
Frankfurt is eight hours ahead of Vancouver and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
The busiest route for flights from Vancouver to Frankfurt is from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Take your pick of 13 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from YVR to FRA is the 13:15 Air Canada option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 18:55 with Condor.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your Vancouver to Frankfurt flight.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Frankfurt
Book eight months before you want to travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap Vancouver to Frankfurt flights.
November is the best month for landing an awesome deal on a plane ticket from Vancouver to Frankfurt. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from Vancouver to Frankfurt.
Find a cheap Vancouver to Frankfurt flight with the help of our filters. Choose your ideal times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
Flying from Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
If you're after a direct flight from Vancouver to Frankfurt, you can depart from Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Fly from YVR to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) in one continuous trip.
You can choose from various carriers offering direct Vancouver to Frankfurt plane tickets with departures from YVR, including:
Located around 11 kilometres from central Vancouver, YVR can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Vancouver International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Vancouver to Frankfurt, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
When it comes to Vancouver International Airport's on-time performance, 71.77% of flights complete their journey on time.
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
The journey time to YXX from central Vancouver is around 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Make taking an early Vancouver to Frankfurt flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels near Abbotsford Airport and get to your departure gate with time to spare:
Flights departing from YXX land at their destination within the scheduled time frame 67.97% of the time.
Arriving in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The distance from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt is roughly 11 kilometres. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Book a hotel near FRA if you're coming in on a late flight from Vancouver to Frankfurt. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Frankfurt Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and see more of Frankfurt and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Frankfurt Airport about three weeks in advance of your Vancouver to Frankfurt flight.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
As soon as your flight from Vancouver to Frankfurt has arrived, you can make your way to the city centre in about 1 hour 30 minutes by car. Central Frankfurt is roughly 105 kilometres from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN).
The journey will take roughly 2 hours 40 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from Vancouver to Frankfurt, unwind at a hotel near HHN. These are some great options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Frankfurt - Hahn Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Flex To Go, Alamo or Keddy By Europcar and make a speedy getaway.
Get first dibs on the best options. Securing your ride from HHN four weeks ahead of time often means more savings and 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 right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Vancouver to Frankfurt, explore our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Palmengarten, Goethe House and Frankfurt Cathedral are major attractions which should feature on every Frankfurt itinerary.
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.
