Travelling from Melbourne to Frankfurt: what you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Frankfurt departing from here.
When working out where to land in Frankfurt, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) are the chief entry points.
Frankfurt's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Frankfurt ten hours behind Melbourne.
For a stress-free start to your trip, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your Melbourne to Frankfurt flight.
Travelling over a peak time like January? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Frankfurt
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap Melbourne to Frankfurt flight. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your plane ticket from Melbourne to Frankfurt.
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Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops by using the filters. Or sort your Melbourne to Frankfurt flight results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'
Flying from Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and maybe even explore a different city. When searching for Melbourne to Frankfurt flights leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
MEL is about 12 miles from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 40 minutes.
After a relaxed start to your holiday? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Melbourne to Frankfurt or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Arriving in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is approximately 7 miles from central Frankfurt. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 20 minutes.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Melbourne to Frankfurt. Check in to one of these accommodation options near FRA instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Frankfurt Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and see more of Frankfurt and beyond.
Booking your ride from Frankfurt Airport around three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Once your flight from Melbourne to Frankfurt has touched down, you can reach the city centre in around 1 hour 30 minutes by car. Central Frankfurt is approximately 65 miles from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN).
Public transport will get you there in approximately 2 hours 40 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel close to HHN. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from Melbourne to Frankfurt:
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Frankfurt - Hahn Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Flex To Go, Alamo or Keddy By Europcar and hit the road in a heartbeat.
Lock in the lowest price by securing your ride from HHN four weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Frankfurt
April is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne to Frankfurt. To travel when it's less crowded, visit Frankfurt in January.
When booking your Melbourne to Frankfurt tickets, think about the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Frankfurt, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Melbourne to Frankfurt in January when temperatures average between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Frankfurt
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Frankfurt, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these options your base for exploring Frankfurt:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Palmengarten, Goethe House and Frankfurt Cathedral are attractions you won't want to skip in Frankfurt.
Explore more of Germany
You've done Frankfurt, now it's time to discover other parts of Germany. Travel around 260 miles north-east to Berlin to check off its leading sights. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery, your itinerary will be busy.
Hamburg is another sought-after destination in Germany and is around 240 miles north of Frankfurt. No trip is complete without a visit to Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
