Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Frankfurt: what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Frankfurt is 2 hours 1 minute.
The timezone in Frankfurt is UTC+1. The city is 1 hour ahead of Edinburgh, where Edinburgh Airport is located.
The busiest route is from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA). There are 26 services every week between these two airports. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from EDI to FRA is the 05:55 Lufthansa service. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 18:05 with Lufthansa.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from EDI to Frankfurt.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as June and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Direct flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Frankfurt are available for booking. Frankfurt Airport (FRA) will be where your journey ends.
Take to the skies with Lufthansa. This well-known carrier offers direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Frankfurt.
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from EDI to Frankfurt. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Take a pause at one of these airports:
Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Bristol Airport (BRS)
You can enter Germany for tourism purposes without a visa if you hold a passport from United Kingdom. But before reserving your cheap tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Frankfurt, make sure you have the most up-to-date information. Visa rules can change, and you may require some travel documentation if your trip is for work or another reason.
EDI is about 14 kilometres from central Edinburgh. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 31 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 40 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to EDI? If you've booked an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Frankfurt, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Frankfurt
R 985 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Frankfurt. Return flights start from R 2,202. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
To snag cheap tickets from EDI to Frankfurt, reserve your journey 10 months ahead of your departure.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Frankfurt. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Take advantage of the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Frankfurt, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt takes about 21 minutes by car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport takes about 37 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Edinburgh Airport to Frankfurt. Book one of these accommodation options near FRA instead:
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) is about 121 kilometres from central Frankfurt. Once you've hopped off your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Frankfurt, it'll take you around 1 hour and 32 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can also travel using public transport, which will take about 2 hours and 40 minutes.
There are some great places ready to welcome you near HHN. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your flight from EDI to Frankfurt at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Frankfurt
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Frankfurt. July is the most popular month to travel to Frankfurt. If you like a more peaceful vibe, go in February.
When booking your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Frankfurt, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Frankfurt, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 28ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -4ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap flights from EDI to Frankfurt sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Frankfurt
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Frankfurt right here. Browse these options once you've booked your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Frankfurt:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Palmengarten, Goethe House and Frankfurt Cathedral are essential stops on your Frankfurt itinerary.
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