Flying from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Frankfurt: what you need to know
Expect to be travelling for 8 hours 59 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Frankfurt.
Philadelphia International Airport is located in Philadelphia. Operating on the UTC+1 timezone, Frankfurt is 5 hours ahead of Philadelphia.
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is the busiest route. When searching for your flight, you can select from 8 services every week between PHL and FRA.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from PHL to Frankfurt.
If you're flying during a peak month like August, get to the terminal even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Check-in and security lines are longer during holiday periods like spring break and summer.
Nonstop flights from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Frankfurt are available for booking. Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is where you'll disembark.
Book your seat with Lufthansa. This well-known carrier offers direct flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Frankfurt.
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from PHL to Frankfurt. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Take a pause at one of these airports:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
You can travel to Germany for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from United States. But before booking your cheap tickets from Philadelphia International Airport to Frankfurt, make sure you're up to date with the latest guidelines. Visa rules are subject to change, and you may require some documentation if your trip is for business or another reason.
Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of Philadelphia, PHL can be reached in approximately 17 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 44 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Frankfurt? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near PHL:
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Frankfurt
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Philadelphia International Airport to Frankfurt is ₹ 33,229. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 42,455. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 8 months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from PHL to Frankfurt.
The cheapest month for tickets from Philadelphia International Airport to Frankfurt is April. Compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest day to fly.
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Use the filters to tailor your flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Frankfurt. Simply select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt is about 21 minutes by car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 37 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Frankfurt. Stay at one of these accommodation options near FRA instead:
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
After your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Frankfurt has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in around 1 hour and 32 minutes by car. Central Frankfurt is approximately 121 kilometres from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN).
You can also travel by public transport, which typically takes 2 hours and 40 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel close to HHN. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from PHL to Frankfurt:
Best time to go to Frankfurt
July is the busiest month for flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Frankfurt. To skip the crowds, travel to Frankfurt in February when things are quieter.
Lock in your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Frankfurt for July to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 12ºC to 28ºC.
Search for cheap flights from PHL to Frankfurt in January if you like 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 places to stay in Frankfurt right here. Browse these options after you've booked your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Frankfurt:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Palmengarten, Goethe House and Frankfurt Cathedral are major attractions which should feature on any good Frankfurt itinerary.
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