Travelling from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): what you need to know
Frankfurt is five hours ahead of Charleston and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to board your CHS to FRA flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Charleston International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between CHS and FRA:
Washington Dulles International Airport
Logan International Airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Charleston International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight is R 5,634. A round-trip fare right now is R 14,644. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CHS to FRA if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when looking for your flight from Charleston International Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
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Handy information about Charleston International Airport (CHS)
81.5% of flights departing from Charleston International Airport land at their destination according to schedule. With its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when jetting out of CHS.
Central Charleston to Charleston International Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 3 hours 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Charleston International Airport to Frankfurt Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near CHS:
Arriving at Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
If you're landing on a late Charleston International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near FRA:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Frankfurt Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and chase adventure across Frankfurt and beyond.
Booking your ride from Frankfurt Airport about three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
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 if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
April is the busiest month for flights from Charleston International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Frankfurt in January.
The warmest month in Frankfurt is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from Charleston International Airport to Frankfurt Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CHS to FRA in January. Average temperatures are between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Germany
Frankfurt is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Germany just waiting to be discovered. Around 418 kilometres north-east of Frankfurt, a visit to Berlin will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Germany, head for Hamburg, roughly 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are among its highlights.