Travelling from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Frankfurt Airport is 13 hours 40 minutes.
Frankfurt's timezone is UTC+1, making Frankfurt seven hours behind Hong Kong.
Take your pick of 19 weekly Hong Kong International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flights. The 00:15 departure with Cathay Pacific is the earliest flight you can take. Cathay Pacific operates the latest service of the day at 23:55.
Leave plenty of time to catch your HKG to FRA flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like April, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Flying into Frankfurt (and then seeing more of Germany!) is a cinch with Cathay Pacific. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
Cathay Pacific is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Cathay Pacific stands out as the most punctual carrier for HKG to FRA flights, with 86.61% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Hong Kong International Airport to Frankfurt Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between HKG and FRA include:
Beijing Capital International Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
At the moment, R 4,445 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Hong Kong International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 9,732. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from HKG to FRA, book your trip seven months ahead of your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Frankfurt Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
Picking up cheap flights from HKG to FRA is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as there's a better deal.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Frankfurt Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
HKG is located at 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Hong Kong International Airport, 73.04% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Hong Kong International Airport from central Hong Kong, it'll take about 30 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near HKG. Whether you have an early flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Frankfurt Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
If you're coming in on a late Hong Kong International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near FRA:
Travel at your own pace with a Frankfurt Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and discover more of Frankfurt and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Frankfurt Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
From Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
It typically takes 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
April is the busiest month for flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Frankfurt in January.
Book your flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Frankfurt Airport for July if you'd like to go to Frankfurt during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HKG to FRA in January. Temperatures average between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Germany
Frankfurt has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Germany you should also see. Around 418 kilometres north-east of Frankfurt, a visit to Berlin will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Hamburg is another standout destination in Germany and is around 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. No journey is complete without seeing Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.