Flying from Frankfurt to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll board your flight from Frankfurt to London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) are the main airports in Frankfurt.
Book a direct flight from Frankfurt to London Heathrow Airport and you'll be travelling for around 1 hour 43 minutes.
The timezone in London is UTC+0, which is 1 hour behind Frankfurt. London Heathrow Airport is located in London.
The busiest route is from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), with 156 direct services every week. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from FRA to LHR is the 06:35 British Airways option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last departure is at 21:30 with Lufthansa.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Frankfurt to LHR. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international journeys. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or grab something to eat.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Frankfurt to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) leave from this terminal.
You'll find a direct flight from Frankfurt to London Heathrow Airport with Lufthansa. This popular carrier operates departures from FRA.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight from Frankfurt to LHR. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Take a pause at one of these popular options:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
From the centre of Frankfurt, FRA is around 9 miles away. Check the official airport website or use navigation apps to find the best way to reach the terminal.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Frankfurt Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Frankfurt to London Heathrow Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Planning to leave from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)? You can reserve a direct flight from Frankfurt to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) departing from this hub.
Board your direct flight from Frankfurt to LHR with Lufthansa. This is one of the leading airlines operating this route out of HHN.
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Frankfurt to London Heathrow Airport. Visit friends or family or tick another city off your bucket list. Whatever you choose to do, here's where you can stop between Frankfurt - Hahn Airport and LHR:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
HHN is about 75 miles from central Frankfurt. It takes 1 hour and 32 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your flight from Frankfurt to LHR? Check in to a hotel near Frankfurt - Hahn Airport before your holiday officially begins. Check out these accommodation options:
About London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Frankfurt to London Heathrow Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near LHR:
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
London Heathrow Airport to the centre of London is about 57 minutes by car. It's approximately 19 miles away. Find out what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour and 1 minute.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
£63 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to London Heathrow Airport. Return flights start from £104. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.
Book 2 months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from Frankfurt to LHR.
To get the best price on your tickets from Frankfurt to London Heathrow Airport, book your trip for November (it's when flights are cheapest). Flexible with your dates? Use the 'Whole month' search function to find the most affordable day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Frankfurt to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
July is the busiest month for flights from Frankfurt to London Heathrow Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head for London in February when it's quieter.
Book your flight from Frankfurt to LHR for July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in London to range from 11ºC to 26ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Frankfurt to London Heathrow Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
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Big Ben and The British Museum are just two of the leading attractions to put on your London to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Buckingham Palace.
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