Flying from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Frankfurt Airport is 8 hours 55 minutes.
Frankfurt is five hours ahead of Atlanta and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from ATL to FRA start from 16:05 — the earliest with Lufthansa. The latest departure is at 17:55 with Delta Air Lines. Overall, you can choose from 19 weekly Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your ATL to FRA flight.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Delta Air Lines is your ticket to exploring Frankfurt (and maybe even some other great corners of Germany!). Browse the direct flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Frankfurt Airport offered by this airline.
Delta Air Lines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
With 71.67% of services landing on schedule, Delta Air Lines is the most punctual carrier offering ATL to FRA flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Frankfurt Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between ATL and FRA include:
Washington Dulles International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
274 € is the lowest price for a one-way Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight. A return flight starts at 591 €. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Book 11 months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ATL to FRA.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from ATL to FRA.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
Handy information about Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
ATL is located at 6000 N Terminal Parkway.
When it comes to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport's on-time performance, 76.64% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport from central Atlanta, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near ATL. Whether you have an early flight from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Frankfurt Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
If you're coming in on a late Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these accommodation options near FRA:
Hit the road running by picking up a Frankfurt Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility to explore Frankfurt and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Frankfurt Airport around three weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from central Frankfurt. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Frankfurt. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Frankfurt Airport for July if you'd like to go to Frankfurt during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from ATL to FRA in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Germany
You've done Frankfurt, now it's time to discover other parts of Germany. Journey about 418 kilometres north-east to Berlin to tick off its top attractions. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Germany, head for Hamburg, about 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are among its highlights.