Flying from Glasgow to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): What you need to know
Glasgow has two main airports where you can set off on your adventure. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Glasgow to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) leaving from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) or Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).
Expect to be travelling for 2 hours. That's the average journey time for a direct Glasgow to Frankfurt Airport flight.
The timezone in Frankfurt is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Glasgow. Frankfurt Airport is located in Frankfurt.
The most popular route is from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA), with 12 direct weekly services. If you're looking to take off without delay, the earliest flight from GLA to FRA is the 5:55am Lufthansa option. If you're looking to take off later, the last departure is at 1:10pm with Lufthansa.
To ensure you catch your flight from Glasgow to FRA, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're travelling during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Glasgow to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) can be booked from this terminal.
When leaving from GLA, you can catch a direct flight from Glasgow to Frankfurt Airport with Lufthansa.
The majority of travellers prefer to book seats with Lufthansa between GLA and FRA.
With 67.09% of services landing as planned, Lufthansa is the highest-rated carrier for punctuality on this route.
The journey from central Glasgow to GLA takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Glasgow to Frankfurt Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to Glasgow International Airport:
Of the departures from Glasgow International Airport, 70.07% touch down on time at their destination.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Cross another spot off your travel list or just take a moment to reset with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Glasgow to Frankfurt Airport, browse these options when heading out from Glasgow Prestwick Airport:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
PIK is about 48 kilometres from central Glasgow. It'll take you 40 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your Glasgow to FRA flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Glasgow Prestwick Airport:
Glasgow Prestwick Airport has an on-time performance of 76.7%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that take off from this airport land on time.
About Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Glasgow to Frankfurt Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near FRA:
Follow your own route with a Frankfurt Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and find adventure across Frankfurt and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Glasgow to Frankfurt Airport flight.
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from central Frankfurt. How long it takes to get there in a car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
It'll take around 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
At the moment, R 1,040 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Glasgow to Frankfurt Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 2,641. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To snag cheap flights from Glasgow to FRA, book your ticket one month ahead of your planned departure.
The best month for picking up cheap Glasgow to Frankfurt Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Glasgow to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding the best time to fly. February is the quietest month to go to Frankfurt. July is when most people book flights from Glasgow to Frankfurt Airport (FRA), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
When booking your Glasgow to FRA plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Frankfurt, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Glasgow to Frankfurt Airport in January when temperatures are between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Frankfurt
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Frankfurt right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Glasgow to Frankfurt Airport:
You'll find plenty of exciting things to do in Frankfurt when you're in the mood to sightsee. Make your way to Frankfurt Christmas Market followed by Frankfurt Book Fair and Holocaust Memorial.
Explore more of Germany
Essen is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be explored after you've experienced Frankfurt. Around 193 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include PACT Zollverein, Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex in Essen and Philharmonie Essen.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Germany, consider Stuttgart, about 145 kilometres south of Frankfurt. Porsche Museum, Mercedes-Benz Museum and Marienplatz are among its highlights.
