Travelling from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for around 2 hours 11 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Frankfurt Airport. Frankfurt and Barcelona share the same timezone (UTC+1).
You can choose from 71 weekly flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Frankfurt Airport. The 05:50 departure with Lufthansa is the earliest flight you can take between BCN and FRA. Lufthansa operates the last service of the day at 21:00 if you're not into early starts.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Frankfurt (and then seeing more of Germany!) is easy with Lufthansa. This popular carrier runs direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
We make it a cinch to get a flight with a stopover. To look at the options for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Frankfurt Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between BCN and FRA are:
Stuttgart Airport
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Don't forget, you might need a visa to enter Germany. Visa regulations vary and travel documentation requirements frequently change. Before reserving your cheap ticket from BCN to FRA, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the most up-to-date information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
R 1,111 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Frankfurt Airport. Return flights start from R 2,647. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
To snag cheap tickets from BCN to FRA, book your trip 9 months ahead of the departure date.
The cheapest month for tickets from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Frankfurt Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Create a Price Alert for cheap tickets from BCN to FRA. There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes.
Use filters to find the best journey for you. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Frankfurt Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Located around 18 kilometres from the centre of Barcelona, Barcelona-El Prat Airport can be reached in approximately 24 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport is roughly 33 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Frankfurt Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to BCN:
Arriving at Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Frankfurt Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near FRA:
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport to central Frankfurt is around 21 minutes in a car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 37 minutes.
When to fly to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Frankfurt Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Frankfurt. If you want a more peaceful vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Frankfurt Airport for July if you'd like to visit Frankfurt during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 28ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -4ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap tickets from BCN to FRA sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Frankfurt
As soon as you've locked in your flights from BCN to FRA, you'll want to find somewhere to stay in Frankfurt. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this popular destination:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Palmengarten, Goethe House and Frankfurt Cathedral are among the things you can't miss in Frankfurt.
Complete your Frankfurt trip with hotels and a car rental
Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Frankfurt Airport, check out the lowest prices and exclusive offers on hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one place to find the best car rental price for your Frankfurt getaway.