Travelling from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Lima Airport (LIM): what you need to know
Lima is six hours behind Frankfurt and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your FRA to LIM flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Flying during a peak time like September? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Lima Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between FRA and LIM:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Lima Airport (LIM)
R 9,595 is the lowest price for a one-way Frankfurt am Main Airport to Lima Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 14,483. These prices can change based on availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from FRA to LIM if you book early. Airlines often have some terrific early bird rates.
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Handy information about Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
When it comes to Frankfurt am Main Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Frankfurt to Frankfurt am Main Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 20 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to FRA? If you're catching an early flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Lima Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Lima Airport (LIM)
If you're landing on a late Frankfurt am Main Airport to Lima Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near LIM:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Lima Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Budget and explore beyond Lima's usual tourist stops.
Booking your vehicle from Lima Airport about three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Lima Airport (LIM) to central Lima
Lima Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from the centre of Lima. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Lima Airport (LIM)
August is the most popular month for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Lima Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Lima in March.
Lock in your flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Lima Airport for February if you'd like to go to Lima during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
August has average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Look for cheap tickets from FRA to LIM around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Peru
Callao is just one of the many cities in Peru waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Lima. Around 11 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Islas Palomino, Malecón Pardo La Punta - Callao and Fortaleza Real Felipe.
Around 483 kilometres north-west of Lima, Trujillo is another favourite stop in Peru. Experience major highlights starting with Iglesia de La Merced, Plaza de Armas de Trujillo and Playa de Huanchaco.