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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London to Frankfurt am Main Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 06:30 and lands at 08:05
• Latest: departs at 20:15 and lands at 21:50.

The flight takes about 1h 35m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from London to Frankfurt am Main Airport.

A direct flight from London to Frankfurt am Main Airport takes 1h 35m, covering 1,015 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from London to Frankfurt am Main Airport range from €166 to €256, with an average of €200 over the past 12 months. Anything below €166 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 17% above the route average of €200. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average €200 return, compared with €210 via a stopover through Milan Linate (LIN).

Air Dolomiti is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while British Airways has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on London to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights are:

• Air Dolomiti: 87% on time
• British Airways: 87% on time
• Lufthansa: 86% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 85% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge €26–€88 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights, with 45% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, Afternoon flights for 22%, and Night flights for 0%.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between London and Frankfurt am Main Airport is around €114 return, with a flight time of about 1h 30m. Recent return bus fares are around €102 return, with a trip time of about 15h 35m. Compared with flying, recent bus fares are roughly 11% lower. However, the bus takes about 14+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from London to Frankfurt am Main Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about €63, which is 55% below the typical average for this route.

Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around €9 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Wheego
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Hertz

Flights from London to Frankfurt am Main Airport may depart from several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Flights usually arrive at Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the London to Frankfurt am Main Airport route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 47 minutes.

One-stop flights from London to Frankfurt am Main Airport most commonly connect through:

• Zurich (ZRH) – 37% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 31% of one-stop connections
• Milan Linate (LIN) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Dublin (DUB) – 7% of one-stop connections

Zurich (ZRH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 16% on the London to Frankfurt am Main Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at €190 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at €226, a difference of €35. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

5 airlines operate flights between London and Frankfurt am Main Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Lufthansa
• Lufthansa City Airlines
• British Airways
• Condor
• Air Dolomiti

Flying via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 27m, compared to 4h 32m via Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) and 4h 48m via Václav Havel Prague (PRG).

Frankfurt am Main Airport is 1 hour ahead of London (Central European Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Frankfurt am Main Airport are Römerberg and Römer. These are among the most viewed places in Frankfurt am Main Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating London to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights:

• Lufthansa: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Condor: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Condor: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

The airport has unlimited free WiFi throughout the terminal buildings. The WiFi can be found by linking to the Frankfurt-Airport hotspot and registering with your email address. After agreeing to the terms and conditions you will be able to surf to your heart’s desire.

There are buses and trains from Frankfurt Airport to various locations in the city. The short-haul train station is on the ground floor below T1 and from here look for the S-Bahn lines S8 and S9 or the 59 or 75 Regional Express (RE) train. The bus station is opposite arrivals at T1 and on level 2 at T2.

The MYCLOUD Transit Hotel, in the non-Schengen area in T1, is a good option if your connecting flight is outside Schengen zone. After flying in from London you can book a room for anywhere from 3 – 24 hours and the cost is calculated per hour. Each room has a bed, a desk and an en-suite bathroom.

The Skyline Terminal Transfer service is a quick and easy way to get from T1 to T2 at Frankfurt Airport. It is free of charge, runs every 2 or 3 minutes for 24 hours per day. There is also a complimentary bus transfer service that runs every ten minutes between terminals from 5:30am and 11:45pm.