Frequently asked questions about flights to Frankfurt
How can I request assistance for children travelling alone?
If you're sending a minor to Frankfurt alone, for whatever reason, it's important to make your airline aware of the situation as soon as possible. The majority of airlines – including low-cost operators – will offer travel assistance for children travelling alone, but requests should be made in plenty of time to avoid any issues. The typical minimum age for an unaccompanied minor to fly to Frankfurt alone is five.
How can I travel with the assistance dog?
It's best to contact your airline directly if you need mobility assistance from your departure airport to Frankfurt. There's limited availability for assistance dogs for blind travellers, so it's best to call or email your airline plenty of time before your trip to Frankfurt.
How can I find cheap flights to Frankfurt with flexible change policies at Opodo?
Head back to the top of this page and use our search function to search for flights to Frankfurt from your preferred departure airport. To get the lowest available prices, it's a good idea to become an Opodo Prime member. If you're prepared to pay a little extra, Flex and Super Flex airfares will also give you the flexibility to change your flight time or date of departure for free.
How can I book cheap hotels on Opodo in Frankfurt?
It's easy to arrange a package-deal trip to Frankfurt, including both the flight and accommodation, with Opodo. All you have to do is provide your departure airport and Frankfurt as your destination airport. Set your departure and return dates, as well as the number of passengers you're searching for, and hit the 'Search Flight + Hotel' button. We compare millions of hotels and accommodations daily for our customers, so you can be sure we'll find the best value accommodation for your stay in Frankfurt.
What baggage do I need to check on my flight?
Although it depends from airline to airline, the general rule of thumb is that all passengers can take one small bag into the cabin for flights to Frankfurt. The bag must be small enough to be placed underneath your seat during take-off and landing. Depending on your airfare and the level you choose to pay, it may be possible to take a small suitcase on board, so long as it weighs no more than 10kg. Any larger or heavier luggage must be checked into the plane's hold and reclaimed at Frankfurt Airport.
How can I check in with Opodo?
If you decide to buy flights to Frankfurt with us, the simplest route to checking in online is via your airline. We've also got a handy, comprehensive guide to online check-ins for major airlines serving Frankfurt, including British Airways and Lufthansa.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from my departure city to Frankfurt?
If you've bought flights to Frankfurt with Opodo and you've made an error, it's easy to cancel them without having to pay a penny so long as it's on the day of your booking. You can also choose to include our Cancel for Any Reason Guarantee at the time of booking your flights. This gives you the flexibility to cancel at any time, for any reason, for an excess fee worth only 20% of the original booking. Outside of this, you may have to pay a higher cancellation fee, depending on your airline and ticket conditions.
How do I know if my flight is eligible for compensation?
If the distance of your flight to Frankfurt is below 932 miles, your flight must be two hours late to receive compensation in the form of food and drink vouchers or accommodation. If your flight is between 933-2174 miles, the window for compensation opens when your flight is three hours late. Flights delayed longer than this will be due further compensation so long as the delay is the fault of the airline. You can typically expect £220 per person at this stage. Five-hour-long delays require your airline to issue a full refund within a week of your date of departure.
Flying to Frankfurt: All you need to know
There are multiple airlines that fly directly to Frankfurt from the UK, including British Airways, Lufthansa and Ryanair. You can fly from the likes of:
- London Heathrow
- London Gatwick
- London City Airport
- Liverpool
- Belfast
- Manchester
- Edinburgh
- Glasgow
- Bristol
- Birmingham
- Newcastle.
However, you'll be touching down at one of two Frankfurt airports – Frankfurt (HRA) and Frankfurt-Hahn (HNN).
Arriving at Frankfurt Airport
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is the sixth-busiest airport in Europe and has its own train station, which offers local services into Frankfurt city centre, as well as direct routes to nearby Mainz, Wiesbaden, Hanau and Aschaffenburg. The train station is situated on the ground floor, beneath Terminal 1.
If you’d prefer to take a public bus into Frankfurt's city centre, there are many connections available opposite Terminal 1 at the arrival level. Meanwhile, car rental opportunities are plentiful, with many leading car hire brands operating out of Frankfurt Airport. The airport is within easy reach of the Autobahn via A3, A67 and A5, all of which run directly here.
The facilities in Frankfurt Airport are solid, with plenty of amenities for arrivals. A healthy mix of cafes, bars and restaurants can be found in both terminal buildings. Bureau de Change and ATMs are also readily available for the exchange of euros.
Arriving at Frankfurt-Hahn Airport
Although Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HNN) is well outside of Frankfurt city centre, it's within easy reach by car via the A66, A60 and A61. Bus services are another key transport option for arrivals, with public bus routes running directly to Frankfurt, as well as Koblenz and Mainz. The shuttle bus from Frankfurt city centre to Frankfurt-Hahn takes approximately two hours and ten minutes.
Buchbinder Rent-a-Car and Europcar are both situated within the terminal for those keen to hire a car for the weekend.
Given its somewhat remote location, it's no surprise that Frankfurt-Hahn is not connected to the city's rail network, leaving car, bus or taxi the only credible options for getting around.
Within the terminal, there are several fast-food outlets as well as a café specialising in traditional baked goods, including Laugen pastries. Comparatively, this airport has a very small terminal when you consider Frankfurt Airport's stature, with only 12 gates. Nevertheless, you'll be able to make the most of free Wi-Fi.
Airport code
FRA
The IATA code for the arrival airport on flights to Frankfurt is FRA
Most popular airline
British Airways
Most popular airline with flights to Frankfurt
High season
August
According to search data from our customers, August is the busiest time to fly to Frankfurt
Low season
February
According to search data from our customers, February is the least busy time to fly to Frankfurt