Travelling from Frankfurt to Stansted Airport (STN): What you need to know
Frankfurt is home to a couple of airports that set the stage for your next getaway. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Frankfurt to Stansted Airport (STN) leaving from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN).
Stansted Airport is located in London. The city is in the UTC+0 timezone and is one hour behind Frankfurt.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from Frankfurt to STN.
With more travellers during peak seasons, it's smart to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow for additional wait times.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
We make it simple to book cheap flights from Frankfurt to STN with a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Frankfurt Airport (FRA), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between FRA and STN include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
FRA is around 14 kilometres from central Frankfurt. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Frankfurt to Stansted Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these stays near Frankfurt Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Frankfurt Airport, data shows 67.47% of flights complete their journey on time.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
You can book a direct Frankfurt to Stansted Airport (STN) plane ticket with departures from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN). Work out whether departing from HHN makes the most sense for you.
From HHN, direct flights from Frankfurt to STN can be booked with Ryanair.
Ryanair is the top choice for passengers flying from HHN to STN.
Ryanair has the best on-time rating of any carrier operating flights between Frankfurt - Hahn Airport and Stansted Airport.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Frankfurt to HHN in about 2 hours 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 121 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Frankfurt to STN flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Frankfurt - Hahn Airport:
53.13% of all departures from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport make it to their destination as expected.
About Stansted Airport (STN)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Frankfurt to Stansted Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near STN instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Stansted Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Europcar and explore beyond London's main sights.
Booking your ride around four weeks in advance of your Frankfurt to Stansted Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Stansted Airport (STN) to central London
Central London is around 64 kilometres from Stansted Airport and takes about 1 hour to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a cab, car hire or ride-share.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Stansted Airport (STN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Stansted Airport is R 334. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 668. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To snap up cheap flights from Frankfurt to STN, book your ticket 11 months ahead of your departure date.
Organise your trip for April. That's the best month for scoring an awesome deal on Frankfurt to Stansted Airport tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Stansted Airport (STN)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding your trip dates. April is the quietest month to visit London. August is when most people book flights from Frankfurt to Stansted Airport (STN), which may be perfect if you're after more action.
The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your Frankfurt to STN plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Frankfurt to Stansted Airport in January when temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about London
Start your London trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Frankfurt to Stansted Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben are must-do's during your London adventure.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many places in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of London. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include The Windsor Castle, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre.
Bristol is another well-known destination in the United Kingdom and is around 193 kilometres west of London. No trip is complete without visiting Banksey, Banksy's You Don't Need Planning Permission to Build Castles in the Sky and Clifton Suspension Bridge.