Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Frankfurt: what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Frankfurt and you'll be travelling for around 2 hours.
Edinburgh Airport is located in Edinburgh. Following the UTC+1 timezone, Frankfurt is one hour ahead of Edinburgh.
The most popular route is from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA). You can select from 18 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to take off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from EDI to FRA is the 05:55 Lufthansa service. If you're planning to fly out later on, the final departure is at 18:00 with Lufthansa.
For a stress-free 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 board your EDI to Frankfurt flight.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during high season in general.
Begin your trip at EDI and travel nonstop to Frankfurt Airport (FRA). That will be your arrival point when searching for Edinburgh Airport to Frankfurt tickets.
Take to the skies with Lufthansa. This popular airline operates direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Frankfurt.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially score a cheaper plane ticket from EDI to Frankfurt. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
The journey from central Edinburgh to EDI takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a hotel close to EDI? If you're catching an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Frankfurt, these stays put the terminal practically at your doorstep:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Edinburgh Airport, data shows 73% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Frankfurt
R 783 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Frankfurt flight. A return plane ticket right now is R 1,560. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Book one month before you want to travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from EDI to Frankfurt.
The best month for landing cheap Edinburgh Airport to Frankfurt tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.
Snapping up a cheap flight from EDI to Frankfurt is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic notifications and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Frankfurt.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to the centre of Frankfurt takes around 25 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 11 kilometres away.
It'll take around 20 minutes to get there by public transport.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Edinburgh Airport to Frankfurt. Stay at one of these accommodation options near FRA instead:
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Frankfurt Airport around three weeks ahead of your flight from EDI to Frankfurt.
Frankfurt Hahn Airport (HHN)
The centre of Frankfurt is around 121 kilometres from Frankfurt Hahn Airport (HHN). After your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Frankfurt has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 1 hour 25 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take about 2 hours 10 minutes on public transport.
After stepping off your EDI to Frankfurt flight, kick back at a hotel near HHN. These are some comfortable options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Lock in the best price by securing your ride from HHN four weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Frankfurt
January is the quietest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Frankfurt, while September is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Frankfurt based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Frankfurt is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your Edinburgh Airport to Frankfurt plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from EDI to Frankfurt in January when temperatures average between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
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 Edinburgh Airport to Frankfurt, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Bildungsstatte Anne Frank, Van Gogh Alive Frankfurt and Main Tower are top attractions which should be on every Frankfurt itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be discovered after you've seen Frankfurt. Around 418 kilometres away to the northeast, top sights here include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall and Parliament Building.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Germany, head for Hamburg, about 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are the start of reasons to visit.
