Flying from London to Frankfurt: what you need to know
You can select from a number of airports when planning your flight from London to Frankfurt. Explore your options for jetting out of London from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
When landing in Frankfurt, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) are the chief entry points.
The average time for a direct London to Frankfurt flight is 1 hour 25 minutes.
The timezone in Frankfurt is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London.
The busiest route for flights from London to Frankfurt is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA). You can select from 108 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from LHR to FRA is the 06:30 Lufthansa service. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the last departure is at 20:05 with British Airways.
Leave plenty of time to get on your London to Frankfurt flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Frankfurt
Lock in cheap London to Frankfurt flights by booking seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for landing a bargain.
Organise your trip for October. That's the best month for scoring the biggest deals on plane tickets from London to Frankfurt. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Flying from London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
If you're searching for a direct flight from London to Frankfurt, you can depart from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Get from LHR to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) in one seamless journey.
Lufthansa is a leading airline that offers direct London to Frankfurt plane tickets from LHR.
We make it a breeze to find a London to Frankfurt flight with a stopover. To see all the options departing from London Heathrow Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Travelling from central London to LHR takes around 1 hour by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
After a stress-free start to your break? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from London to Frankfurt or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
68.18% of flights that take off from London Heathrow Airport arrive at their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your London to Frankfurt flight, browse these options when departing from London Gatwick Airport:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
On public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 40 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 1 hour 20 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not enjoy an extra night away from home? Consider staying at one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your flight from London to Frankfurt:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 69%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Stansted Airport (STN) has convenient direct flights from London to Frankfurt. Your journey from STN will have you touching down at Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN).
Get on board with Ryanair. It offers direct London to Frankfurt plane tickets from STN.
You can reserve a ticket from London to Frankfurt with one or more stops leaving from Stansted Airport (STN). These are some of the most common stopovers between STN and Frankfurt:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Geneve Airport (GVA)
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
The trip to STN from the centre of London is around 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Make taking an early London to Frankfurt flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels near Stansted Airport and get to your gate with time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights touch down without delays. At STN, that figure is 64.73%.
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 takes roughly 20 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from London to Frankfurt, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near FRA:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want 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.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Frankfurt Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) is roughly 105 kilometres from central Frankfurt. Once you've disembarked your flight from London to Frankfurt, it takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre takes 2 hours 40 minutes or so.
You'll find some comfortable places ready to welcome you near HHN. Settle in and get cosy after your London to Frankfurt flight at one of these well-located options:
Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or slow-moving cab lines. Pick up a Frankfurt - Hahn Airport rental car and let your trip unfold on your terms. Check out the rates and availability from Flex To Go, Alamo and Keddy By Europcar.
Avoid potential price surges. Reserving your ride four weeks before your arrival at HHN can land you a better rate.
Best time to go to Frankfurt
January is the quietest month for flights from London to Frankfurt, while April is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Frankfurt based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Before locking in your London to Frankfurt tickets, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Frankfurt, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 28ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from London to Frankfurt in January when temperatures average between -4ºC and 7ºC.
More about Frankfurt
After booking your flight from London to Frankfurt, take your pick from prime hotels that put you close to the action. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Frankfurt:
Palmengarten and Goethe House are just a couple of the big attractions to add to your Frankfurt to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Frankfurt Cathedral.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Frankfurt. Around 418 kilometres to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Hamburg is another sought-after destination in Germany and is around 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. No journey is complete without experiencing Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
