Travelling from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Calgary International Airport to Frankfurt Airport is 9 hours 35 minutes.
Frankfurt is seven hours ahead of Calgary and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Take your pick of nine weekly Calgary International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flights. The 13:15 departure with EW Discover is the earliest flight you can take. EW Discover operates the last service of the day at 18:10.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your YYC to FRA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into Frankfurt (and then discovering more of Germany!) is a breeze with EW Discover. This popular airline offers direct flights from Calgary International Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
EW Discover is the top choice for travellers on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Calgary International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight is ر.ق. 774. A round-trip plane ticket is currently ر.ق. 1,958. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book ten months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from YYC to FRA.
Organise your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Calgary International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Calgary International Airport (YYC)
The address for YYC is 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
65.39% of flights that leave from Calgary International Airport land at their destination on time.
Central Calgary to Calgary International Airport is approximately 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour on public transport.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near YYC. Whether you've booked an early flight from Calgary International Airport to Frankfurt Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
If you're landing on a late Calgary International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these accommodation options near FRA:
Grab a Frankfurt Airport rental car and discover Frankfurt and beyond with your own wheels. Wheego, Alamo and OK Mobility are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Frankfurt Airport around three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Frankfurt. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Calgary International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Frankfurt. If you like a quieter vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Frankfurt is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 28ºC. Book your flights from Calgary International Airport to Frankfurt Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from YYC to FRA in January. Temperatures average between -4ºC and 7ºC then.
Explore more of Germany
Frankfurt has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Germany just waiting to be discovered. About 418 kilometres north-east of Frankfurt, a visit to Berlin will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Around 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt, Hamburg is another essential stop in Germany. Start your sightseeing at Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.