Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 35 minutes.
Frankfurt is one hour ahead of London and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Every week, there are 99 London Heathrow Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your LHR to FRA flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
A range of airlines operate direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport, so jetting off to Frankfurt (and then seeing more parts of Germany!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Lufthansa City Airlines.
British Airways is the most punctual carrier operating LHR to FRA flights, with 79.47% of its services arriving as planned.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport. These are the top stopovers between LHR and FRA:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Brussels International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport flight is R 1,479. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 2,922. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book five months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LHR to FRA.
Organise your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 78% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach London Heathrow Airport from central London, it takes around 45 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to LHR? If you're catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
Consider staying in a hotel close to FRA if you're taking a late London Heathrow Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Frankfurt am Main Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and explore beyond Frankfurt's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your ride from Frankfurt am Main Airport about three weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
When to fly to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport. September is the busiest month to visit Frankfurt. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport for August if you'd like to explore Frankfurt during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LHR to FRA in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Germany
You've seen Frankfurt, now it's time to discover other corners of Germany. Journey around 418 kilometres north-east to Berlin to check off its must-visit sights. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall and Parliament Building, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Hamburg is another favourite destination in Germany and is around 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. No journey is complete without dropping by Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.












