Flying from Paris to Frankfurt: what you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when planning your flight from Paris to Frankfurt. Check out your options for departing Paris from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA).
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) are Frankfurt's major entry points.
The average time for a direct Paris to Frankfurt flight is 1 hour 20 minutes.
Paris and Frankfurt are in the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Choose from 77 weekly services between Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and {"defaultCase":"Frankfurt Airport","accusativeCase":"Frankfurt Airport","nominativeCase":"Frankfurt Airport","dativeCase":"Frankfurt Airport"} (FRA). This is the most popular route when booking flights from Paris to Frankfurt.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably board your Paris to Frankfurt flight.
During popular months like June, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Frankfurt
Book three months before travelling. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap Paris to Frankfurt flights.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring an incredible deal on plane tickets from Paris to Frankfurt. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Find an affordable Paris to Frankfurt flight with the help of our filters. Select your ideal times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Flying from Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Set off from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) on a nonstop flight from Paris to Frankfurt. From CDG, you can travel directly to Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
Well-known airlines that offer direct Paris to Frankfurt plane tickets departing from CDG include:
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper Paris to Frankfurt flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Charles de Gaulle Airport. Take a pause at one of these popular options:
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
CDG is about 23 kilometres from central Paris. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Paris to Frankfurt? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to Charles de Gaulle Airport:
Of the departures from Charles de Gaulle Airport, 61.46% arrive on time at their destination.
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your Paris to Frankfurt flight, browse these options when leaving from Paris Orly Airport:
Valencia Airport (VLC)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Porto Airport (OPO)
ORY is about 14 kilometres from central Paris. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your flight from Paris to Frankfurt? Relax in a hotel near Paris Orly Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Paris Orly Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 75.56%.
The address for ORY is 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
You can lock in a ticket from Paris to Frankfurt with a stop or two leaving from Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA). Here are some of the most common stopovers between BVA and Frankfurt:
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Treviso Airport (TSF)
Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG)
The journey time to BVA from central Paris is around 2 hours 20 minutes on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you about 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 72 kilometres or so.
Make taking an early Paris to Frankfurt flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to Beauvais-Tille Airport and get to your boarding gate without rushing:
Flights that take off from BVA reach their destination within the expected time frame 66.39% of the time.
You'll find Beauvais-Tille Airport at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Arriving in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 11 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Paris to Frankfurt. Stay at one of these accommodation options near FRA instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Frankfurt Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and explore beyond Frankfurt's usual tourist stops.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Frankfurt Airport about three weeks in advance of your Paris to Frankfurt flight.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Central Frankfurt is around 105 kilometres from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN). After your flight from Paris to Frankfurt has hit the runway and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should take about 1 hour 30 minutes.
If you travel by public transport, the journey will take you 2 hours 40 minutes or so.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel near HHN. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from Paris to Frankfurt:
The fastest way to reach your destination is with a Frankfurt - Hahn Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from Flex To Go, Alamo or Keddy By Europcar and be on your way in a flash.
Avoid paying more than you need to. Securing your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at HHN will save you money.
Best time to go to Frankfurt
April is the most popular month for flights from Paris to Frankfurt. To avoid the crowds, go to Frankfurt in January.
Book a Paris to Frankfurt ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Frankfurt to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Paris to Frankfurt in January when temperatures average between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Frankfurt
Start your Frankfurt trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Paris to Frankfurt, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Palmengarten, Goethe House and Frankfurt Cathedral are essential stops on your Frankfurt itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
You've seen Frankfurt, now it's time to explore other parts of Germany. Journey around 418 kilometres north-east to Berlin to check off its leading sights. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt, Hamburg is another favourite stop in Germany. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
