Travelling from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): what you need to know
Frankfurt is six hours ahead of Des Moines and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Your DSM to FRA flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Des Moines International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. These are the top stopovers between DSM and FRA:
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O'Hare International Airport
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How to find the cheapest flights from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
330 € is the best price for a one-way Des Moines International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight. A return flight starts at 729 €. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from DSM to FRA, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when looking for a flight from Des Moines International Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from DSM to FRA by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Des Moines International Airport to Frankfurt Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
You'll find DSM at 5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201.
Des Moines International Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 80.45% of flights that depart DSM reach their destination on time.
To reach Des Moines International Airport from central Des Moines, it takes around 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to DSM? If you've booked an early flight from Des Moines International Airport to Frankfurt Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Des Moines International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near FRA instead:
Grab a Frankfurt Airport rental car and discover Frankfurt and beyond with your own set of wheels. Wheego, Alamo and OK Mobility are popular providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Frankfurt Airport about three weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport to central Frankfurt has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Des Moines International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Frankfurt. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Des Moines International Airport to Frankfurt Airport for July if you want to visit Frankfurt during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DSM to FRA in January. Average temperatures are between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be explored once you've seen Frankfurt. Around 418 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Around 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt, Hamburg is another essential stop in Germany. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
