Flying from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): what you need to know
Around 7 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
The timezone in Frankfurt is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of Philadelphia.
There are eight Philadelphia International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flights each week.
Leave plenty of time to make your PHL to FRA flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Travelling to Frankfurt (and then exploring more of Germany!) is easy with EW Discover. This popular airline has direct flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with EW Discover on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Philadelphia International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between PHL and FRA:
Newark Liberty International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Logan International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Philadelphia International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight is 249 €. A round-trip plane ticket is currently 319 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To secure cheap tickets from PHL to FRA, book your journey five months ahead of your departure date.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
Snapping up cheap flights from PHL to FRA is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new discounted fare appears.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Frankfurt Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
The address for PHL is Industrial Highway and Island Road.
Of the departures from Philadelphia International Airport, 78.93% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Philadelphia International Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Philadelphia. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near PHL. Whether you have an early flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Frankfurt Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Consider staying in a hotel close to FRA if you have a late Philadelphia International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Frankfurt Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility to explore Frankfurt and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Frankfurt Airport about three weeks ahead.
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport to the centre of Frankfurt has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
April is the busiest month for flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Frankfurt in January.
Lock in your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Frankfurt Airport for July if you want to visit Frankfurt during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PHL to FRA sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
Frankfurt has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Germany you'll want to see. About 418 kilometres north-east of Frankfurt, a trip to Berlin will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
If you want to check out another great destination in Germany, consider Hamburg, roughly 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are highlights.