Travelling from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to London City Airport (LCY): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to London City Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 25 minutes.
London is one hour behind Frankfurt and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
Each week, there are 13 Frankfurt am Main Airport to London City Airport flights. If you prefer to get going as early as possible, go for the 07:45 Air Dolomiti flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 20:10 with British Airways.
Give yourself enough time to catch your FRA to LCY flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as September? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Getting to London (and then seeing more of the United Kingdom!) is a cinch with Air Dolomiti. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to London City Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with Air Dolomiti on this route.
British Airways is the most punctual carrier that offers FRA to LCY flights. A dependable 85.61% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to London City Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between FRA and LCY:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Zurich Airport
Luxembourg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to London City Airport (LCY)
Right now, R 1,736 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Frankfurt am Main Airport to London City Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,984. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book five months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from FRA to LCY.
The cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to London City Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from FRA to LCY.
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Handy information about Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Frankfurt am Main Airport, 74% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Frankfurt am Main Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Frankfurt. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes about 20 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to London City Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to FRA:
Arriving at London City Airport (LCY)
If you're arriving on a late Frankfurt am Main Airport to London City Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these hotels near LCY:
Hit the road running by picking up a London City Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Europcar or Keddy By Europcar and explore beyond London's usual tourist stops.
Booking your ride from London City Airport about one week ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from London City Airport (LCY) to central London
London City Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from central London. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to London City Airport (LCY)
The quietest month for a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to London City Airport is January, while September is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to London based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in your flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to London City Airport for July if you'd like to go to London during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from FRA to LCY in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester is just one of the many places in the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've seen London. Around 257 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
Around 161 kilometres north-west of London, Birmingham is another essential stop in the United Kingdom. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.