Travelling from Toronto to Frankfurt: what you need to know
When searching for a flight from Toronto to Frankfurt, there's a selection of airports you can jet off from. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are some of Toronto's main terminals.
Arrive in Frankfurt at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN).
Around 7 hours 50 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Toronto to Frankfurt flight.
The timezone in Frankfurt is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of Toronto.
Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is the most traveled route that connects these two cities. There are 26 departures a week to pick from. If you have things to do before leaving, the last flight from Toronto to Frankfurt is with Air Canada at 22:20. Choose the first YYZ to FRA departure with Air Canada at 16:15 to make the most of your first day in Frankfurt.
Leave plenty of time to make your Toronto to Frankfurt flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying over a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Frankfurt
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Flying from Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
You can catch a direct flight from Toronto to Frankfurt departing from Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Start your journey at YYZ and touch down at Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
Well-known airlines that offer direct Toronto to Frankfurt plane tickets from YYZ include:
YYZ is around 12 miles from central Toronto. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to Pearson International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Toronto to Frankfurt, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
63.97% of flights that depart Pearson International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
YTZ is about 2 miles from central Toronto. It'll take 35 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Toronto to Frankfurt, stay in one of these hotels near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 62.09%.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
YKF is roughly 50 miles from central Toronto. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, you can expect a journey of around 4 hours 5 minutes.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay near Region of Waterloo International Airport and know you'll be at your gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Toronto to Frankfurt flight:
The on-time performance record of YKF is 63.64%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights departing this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
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 will take around 20 minutes.
It typically takes 35 minutes to get there on public transport.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Toronto to Frankfurt. Stay at one of these accommodation options near FRA instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Frankfurt Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and explore beyond Frankfurt's usual tourist stops.
Booking your vehicle from Frankfurt Airport about three weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Central Frankfurt is about 65 miles from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN). After your flight from Toronto to Frankfurt has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 1 hour 30 minutes.
If you travel by public transport, the journey will take you 2 hours 40 minutes or so.
After your flight from Toronto to Frankfurt, kick back at a hotel close to HHN. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Flex To Go, Alamo and Keddy By Europcar make picking up a Frankfurt - Hahn Airport rental car quick and easy. These companies are located around or in the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.
Don't pay more than you need to. Reserving your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at HHN will help you save.
Best time to go to Frankfurt
April is the most popular month for flights from Toronto to Frankfurt. To travel when it's less crowded, head to Frankfurt in January.
Before locking in your Toronto to Frankfurt tickets, think about what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Frankfurt, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Toronto to Frankfurt in January when temperatures average between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Frankfurt
Once you've booked your flight from Toronto to Frankfurt, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Frankfurt:
Palmengarten and Goethe House are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to put on your Frankfurt itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Frankfurt Cathedral.
Explore more of Germany
Frankfurt has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Germany you should also see. About 260 miles north-east of Frankfurt, a visit to Berlin will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Hamburg is another well-known destination in Germany and is around 240 miles north of Frankfurt. No journey is complete without dropping by Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
