Flying from Frankfurt to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC): What you need to know
Frankfurt has two main airports where you can start your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Frankfurt to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) taking off from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN).
Richmond is five hours behind Frankfurt. Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) is located in Richmond, which is in the UTC-4 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from Frankfurt to RIC. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
High season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Frankfurt to RIC. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
The journey from central Frankfurt to FRA takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Have an early flight from Frankfurt to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field)? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by staying at one of these hotels close to Frankfurt Airport:
67.47% of flights leaving from Frankfurt Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
You can reach HHN from the centre of Frankfurt in about 1 hour 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport will take roughly 2 hours 40 minutes to travel the 121 kilometres or so.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Frankfurt - Hahn Airport the day before your Frankfurt to RIC flight:
53.13% of all departures from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport meet their expected arrival time.
About Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
Consider booking a hotel close to RIC if you're catching a late flight from Frankfurt to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field). Settle into one of these options and say goodnight sooner:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Budget or Hertz and explore beyond Richmond's usual tourist stops.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Frankfurt to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) flight.
You'll find RIC at 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.
Getting from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) to central Richmond
Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to central Richmond is around 11 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, plan ahead to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times can vary based on traffic and the time of day.
It takes around 2 hours 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) is R 8,261. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 11,418. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Frankfurt to RIC. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
Affordable Frankfurt to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
February is the quietest month for flights from Frankfurt to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC), while August is the busiest. Find the ideal time to go to Richmond based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Richmond is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your Frankfurt to RIC plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January has temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Frankfurt to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Richmond
Once you've booked your flight from Frankfurt to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field), find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Richmond:
There are loads of fantastic things to do in Richmond when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick things off at Black History Museum & Cultural Centre of Virginia followed by Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and Virginia Museum of History & Culture.
Explore more of the United States
Baltimore is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Richmond. Around 209 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Baltimore Aquarium, National Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place.
Around 161 kilometres north of Richmond, Washington DC is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience major highlights starting with Smithsonian, Lincoln Memorial and The White House.