Travelling from Buenos Aires to Frankfurt: what you need to know
Buenos Aires has a couple of airports that could be the jumping-off point for your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Buenos Aires to Frankfurt flying out of Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) or Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE).
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) are Frankfurt's primary gateways.
A direct flight from Buenos Aires to Frankfurt takes on average 13 hours 13 minutes. The timezone in Frankfurt is UTC+1, making it 4 hours ahead of Buenos Aires.
To ensure you get on your flight from Buenos Aires to Frankfurt, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
You won't need a visa for Germany if you hold a passport from Argentina and are visiting for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements are subject to change. So before organising your cheap flights from Buenos Aires to Frankfurt, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for up-to-date information.
Flying from Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
Located around 14 kilometres from central Buenos Aires, AEP can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey by public transport will take roughly 38 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Buenos Aires to Frankfurt? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near Jorge Newbery Airport:
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
You can catch a direct flight from Buenos Aires to Frankfurt leaving from Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE). Start your travels at EZE and touch down at Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
From EZE, direct flights from Buenos Aires to Frankfurt are offered by Lufthansa.
Take a moment to recharge during your flight from Buenos Aires to Frankfurt with a stopover. Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) is a great option between Ministro Pistarini Airport and Frankfurt.
You can arrive at EZE from the centre of Buenos Aires in about 36 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport takes roughly 2 hours and 8 minutes to travel the 32 kilometres or so.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before boarding your flight from Buenos Aires to Frankfurt? Relax in a hotel near Ministro Pistarini Airport before your break officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
Arriving in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt is approximately 14 kilometres. It takes about 21 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 37 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel close to FRA if you're taking a late flight from Buenos Aires to Frankfurt. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Central Frankfurt is located around 121 kilometres from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN). After your flight from Buenos Aires to Frankfurt has hit the runway and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of around 1 hour and 32 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take about 2 hours and 40 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from Buenos Aires to Frankfurt, rest your head at a hotel near HHN. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Frankfurt
Right now, R 9,936 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Buenos Aires to Frankfurt. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 19,108. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from Buenos Aires to Frankfurt, book early. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first released.
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Best time to go to Frankfurt
July is the busiest month for flights from Buenos Aires to Frankfurt. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Frankfurt in February.
Before booking a flight from Buenos Aires to Frankfurt, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Frankfurt, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 28ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -4ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Buenos Aires to Frankfurt sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Frankfurt
After booking your flight from Buenos Aires to Frankfurt, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Frankfurt:
Palmengarten and Goethe House are just a couple of the major attractions to put on your Frankfurt must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Frankfurt Cathedral.
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