Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Frankfurt: what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Frankfurt is 1 hour 43 minutes.
London Heathrow Airport is located in London. Operating on the UTC+1 timezone, Frankfurt is 1 hour ahead of London.
With 156 weekly flights between the two airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is the most popular route. Lufthansa operates the earliest flight at 06:30. If you prefer to get more out of your day before taking off, the last flight from LHR to FRA is with British Airways at 20:00.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from LHR to Frankfurt.
During popular months like July, it's wise to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
You can book a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Frankfurt that arrives at Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
Take to the skies with Lufthansa. This leading carrier operates direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Frankfurt.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from LHR to Frankfurt. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
You can visit Germany for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from United Kingdom. But before booking your flight tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Frankfurt, make sure you have the latest information. Visa rules can change, and you may require some travel documentation if your trip is for business or another reason.
Located around 31 kilometres from the centre of London, LHR can be reached in about 57 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour and 1 minute.
Want a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near LHR. Whether you've booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Frankfurt or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Frankfurt
ج.م. 2,953 is the best price for a one-way ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Frankfurt. A return flight starts from ج.م. 7,064. These prices can change depending on demand.
Book 2 months before you want to travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LHR to Frankfurt.
October is the cheapest month for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Frankfurt. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Frankfurt. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 21 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 37 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from London Heathrow Airport to Frankfurt, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near FRA:
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) is about 121 kilometres from the centre of Frankfurt. After your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Frankfurt, it'll take you around 1 hour and 32 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
The trip will take roughly 2 hours and 40 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places where you can rest ahead of your adventure near HHN. Unwind and get cosy after your flight from LHR to Frankfurt at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Frankfurt
July is the busiest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Frankfurt. To steer clear of the crowds, plan your trip to Frankfurt in February when things are quieter.
Book your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Frankfurt for July to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 12ºC to 28ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from LHR to Frankfurt in January when temperatures average between -4ºC and 7ºC.
More about Frankfurt
Start your Frankfurt trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Frankfurt, explore our selection of hotels including:
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 top sights which should be on any well-planned Frankfurt itinerary.
Complete your Frankfurt trip with a car rental
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