Flying from Buenos Aires to Frankfurt: what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Buenos Aires to Frankfurt. Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) and Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) are the main airports in Buenos Aires.
Arrive in Frankfurt at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN).
Around 13 hours 15 minutes is how long you'll be in transit on a direct Buenos Aires to Frankfurt flight.
Frankfurt is four hours ahead of Buenos Aires and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you won't have to rush to catch your Buenos Aires to Frankfurt flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Frankfurt
To pick up cheap Buenos Aires to Frankfurt flights, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
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Flying from Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
AEP is about 6 kilometres from central Buenos Aires. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Buenos Aires to Frankfurt? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to Jorge Newbery Airport:
Jorge Newbery Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 83.76% of flights that take off from AEP arrive at their destination on time.
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Prefer to jet off from Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)? This popular hub offers nonstop flights from Buenos Aires to Frankfurt, seamlessly connecting to Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
Book your direct Buenos Aires to Frankfurt plane ticket with Lufthansa. This is one of the leading carriers that operates this route out of EZE.
Break up your Buenos Aires to Frankfurt flight with a stop so you can freshen up or cross a new place off your list. Some top stopovers between Ministro Pistarini Airport and Frankfurt include:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
You can get to EZE from central Buenos Aires in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport takes roughly 2 hours 10 minutes to cover the 24 kilometres or so.
You're off on holiday, so why not book another night away? Think about kicking back in one of these hotels near Ministro Pistarini Airport the day before your flight from Buenos Aires to Frankfurt:
The majority of flights that leave Ministro Pistarini Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 83.93%.
Arriving in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The distance from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt is approximately 11 kilometres. It'll take you around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Buenos Aires to Frankfurt. Reserve one of these accommodation options near FRA instead:
Pick up a Frankfurt Airport rental car and discover Frankfurt and beyond with your own wheels. Wheego, Alamo and OK Mobility are leading providers you can book with here.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Frankfurt Airport around three weeks ahead of your Buenos Aires to Frankfurt flight.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) is about 105 kilometres from the centre of Frankfurt. Following your flight from Buenos Aires to Frankfurt, it'll take you approximately 1 hour 30 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 2 hours 40 minutes or so.
After your flight from Buenos Aires to Frankfurt, rest your head at a hotel near HHN. These are some comfortable options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Forget about public transport timetables or waiting forever for a cab. Grab a Frankfurt - Hahn Airport rental car and take your trip in whatever direction you choose. Compare availability and rates from Flex To Go, Alamo and Keddy By Europcar.
Lock in the best price by booking your ride from HHN four weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Frankfurt
April is the busiest month for flights from Buenos Aires to Frankfurt. To travel when it's less crowded, head to Frankfurt in January.
Before locking in your Buenos Aires to Frankfurt tickets, think about what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Frankfurt, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap flights from Buenos Aires to Frankfurt around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Frankfurt
After booking your flight from Buenos Aires to Frankfurt, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these options your base for exploring Frankfurt:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Palmengarten, Goethe House and Frankfurt Cathedral are must-visits when exploring Frankfurt.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be discovered after you've seen Frankfurt. Around 418 kilometres to the north-east, its top attractions include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Around 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt, Hamburg is another favourite stop in Germany. Experience major highlights starting with Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.