Flying from London to Frankfurt: what you need to know
You can choose from numerous airports when planning your flight from London to Frankfurt. Explore your options for departing London from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also operate in London.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) are Frankfurt's chief entry points.
A direct flight from London to Frankfurt takes an average of 1 hour 28 minutes. The timezone in Frankfurt is UTC+1, meaning it's 1 hour ahead of London.
The most popular route for flights from London to Frankfurt is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Take your pick of 156 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to get going first thing, the earliest flight from LHR to FRA is the 06:30 Lufthansa service. If you prefer travelling later, the final departure is at 20:00 with British Airways.
To ensure you catch your flight from London to Frankfurt, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
You can visit Germany for tourism purposes without a visa if you hold a passport from United Kingdom. But before reserving your cheap flight from London to Frankfurt, double-check for the newest rules and regulations. Visa rules can change, and you may need some travel documents if your trip is for business or other reasons.
Flying from London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
If you're looking 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 trip.
Lufthansa is a leading airline that operates direct flights from London to Frankfurt departing from LHR.
We make it easy to find a flight from London to Frankfurt with a stopover. To see your options leaving from London Heathrow Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
LHR is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 57 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be approximately 1 hour and 1 minute.
Looking for a handy hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Frankfurt, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Prefer to jet off from London Gatwick Airport (LGW)? This terminal also offers nonstop flights from London to Frankfurt — get ready to travel straight to Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
You can board a direct flight from London to Frankfurt with Lufthansa. This is one of the leading airlines operating this route out of LGW.
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from London to Frankfurt. Visit friends or family or tick another city off your bucket list. Whatever you want to do, check out these options between London Heathrow Airport and Frankfurt:
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
LGW is about 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take you 1 hour and 19 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not extend it with an extra night away from home? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your flight from London to Frankfurt:
Arriving in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to the centre of Frankfurt is about 21 minutes by car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 37 minutes to get there by public transport.
Book a hotel close to FRA if you're taking a late flight from London to Frankfurt. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Central Frankfurt is approximately 121 kilometres from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN). After your flight from London to Frankfurt has landed and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 1 hour and 32 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take about 2 hours and 40 minutes.
After your flight from London to Frankfurt, unwind at a hotel close to HHN. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Frankfurt
₹ 1,654 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from London to Frankfurt. Return flights start at ₹ 3,026. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
To secure cheap tickets from London to Frankfurt, reserve your trip 2 months ahead of your departure.
Schedule your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from London to Frankfurt. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Best time to go to Frankfurt
July is the busiest month for flights from London to Frankfurt. To avoid the crowds, head to Frankfurt in February.
Lock in your flight from London to Frankfurt for July if you'd like to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Frankfurt to range from 12ºC to 28ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from London to Frankfurt in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -4ºC and 7ºC on average.
More about Frankfurt
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Frankfurt right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from London to Frankfurt:
Palmengarten and Goethe House are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to add to your Frankfurt to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Frankfurt Cathedral.
Complete your Frankfurt trip with a car rental
Explore our range of car rentals once you've booked your hotel and cheap flight from London to Frankfurt. Whether you're looking for a compact ride, spacious sedan or something in between, you can easily compare companies in one go to get the best deal.