Flying from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Birmingham International Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
The timezone in Frankfurt is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Birmingham.
Flights from BHX to FRA start at 05:55 — the first with Lufthansa. The last service of the day is at 18:05 with Lufthansa. Overall, there are 35 weekly Birmingham International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to board your BHX to FRA flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Lufthansa is your gateway to discovering Frankfurt (and maybe even some other great parts of Germany!). Browse the direct flights from Birmingham International Airport to Frankfurt Airport offered by this popular airline.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Lufthansa on this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate for BHX to FRA flights is Lufthansa.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Birmingham International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BHX and FRA:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Brussels Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight is 55 €. A round-trip ticket right now is 151 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from BHX to FRA, reserve your trip five months ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to Frankfurt Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Birmingham International Airport to Frankfurt Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
65.48% of flights taking off from Birmingham International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To get to Birmingham International Airport from central Birmingham, it takes around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near BHX. Whether you're taking an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Frankfurt Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
If you have a late Birmingham International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these options near FRA:
Grab a Frankfurt Airport rental car and explore Frankfurt and beyond with your own wheels. Wheego, Alamo and OK Mobility are top providers you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Frankfurt Airport around three weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Frankfurt. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The quietest month for a flight from Birmingham International Airport to Frankfurt Airport is January, while April is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Frankfurt based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Before locking in your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Frankfurt Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Frankfurt, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BHX to FRA sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
Frankfurt is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Germany just waiting to be discovered. Around 418 kilometres north-east of Frankfurt, a trip to Berlin will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Hamburg is another sought-after 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.