Travelling from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): what you need to know
Around 7 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
The timezone in Frankfurt is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of Washington DC.
To ensure you get on your BWI to FRA flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Condor is your ticket to exploring Frankfurt (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Germany!). Check out the direct flights from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Frankfurt Airport offered by this carrier.
Most passengers choose to fly with Condor on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Frankfurt Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between BWI and FRA:
London Heathrow Airport
Logan International Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Right now, R 4,609 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 11,331. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book five months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BWI to FRA.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Frankfurt Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from BWI to FRA.
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Handy information about Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
77.13% of flights that leave from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport is about 48 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Frankfurt Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near BWI:
Arriving at Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near FRA instead:
Grab a Frankfurt Airport rental car and discover Frankfurt and beyond with your own wheels. Wheego, Alamo and OK Mobility are leading providers to choose from here.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Frankfurt Airport around three weeks in advance.
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
From Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The quietest month for a flight from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Frankfurt Airport is January, while April is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Frankfurt based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Frankfurt Airport for July if you want to explore Frankfurt during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BWI to FRA sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
You've visited Frankfurt, now it's time to discover other corners of Germany. Travel about 418 kilometres north-east to Berlin to check off its leading sights. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery, your itinerary will be busy.
If you want to check out another major destination in Germany, head for Hamburg, roughly 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are among the biggest draws.