Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Frankfurt: what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Frankfurt is 2 hours.
The timezone in Frankfurt is UTC+1. The city is one hour ahead of Edinburgh, where Edinburgh Airport is located.
With 18 flights a week between the two airports, Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is the most popular route. Lufthansa operates the earliest flight at 05:55. If you're eager to make the most of your day before jetting off, the latest departure from EDI to FRA is with Lufthansa at 18:00.
Leave enough time to get on your EDI to Frankfurt flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Planning to travel during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Begin your trip at EDI and fly nonstop to Frankfurt Airport (FRA). That's where you can expect to land when searching for Edinburgh Airport to Frankfurt tickets.
Lufthansa is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Frankfurt.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even visit a new city. When browsing for plane tickets from EDI to Frankfurt, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
EDI is around 11 kilometres from central Edinburgh. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near EDI. Whether you've booked an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Frankfurt or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels put convenience first:
Of all flights leaving Edinburgh Airport, 67.94% land on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Frankfurt
51 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Frankfurt flight. A return plane ticket starts from 106 €. These prices can change based on demand.
Book two months before you want to travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from EDI to Frankfurt.
Plan your trip for June. That's the best month for landing an epic deal on Edinburgh Airport to Frankfurt tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to access the lowest price across each month.
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Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to the centre of Frankfurt takes about 20 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 14 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Edinburgh Airport to Frankfurt, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near FRA:
Follow your own route with a Frankfurt Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and find adventure across Frankfurt and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Frankfurt Airport about three weeks in advance of your flight from EDI to Frankfurt.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
The centre of Frankfurt is around 121 kilometres from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN). After your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Frankfurt has touched down and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should take about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take about 2 hours 40 minutes.
You'll find some great places to call home for the night near HHN. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your EDI to Frankfurt flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Flex To Go, Alamo and Keddy By Europcar make picking up a Frankfurt - Hahn Airport rental car easy and quick. These reliable suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Get first dibs on the best options. Reserving your ride from HHN four weeks ahead of time often means lower prices and a wider choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Frankfurt
Visit Frankfurt during high season if you prefer a lively atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book flights from Edinburgh Airport to Frankfurt in the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
The warmest month in Frankfurt is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your Edinburgh Airport to Frankfurt plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January has average temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from EDI to Frankfurt around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Frankfurt
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Frankfurt right here. Check out these hotels once you've booked your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Frankfurt:
Goethe House and Palmengarten are just the start of the popular attractions to add to your Frankfurt travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Frankfurt Cathedral.
Explore more of Germany
Frankfurt will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Germany you should also see. Around 418 kilometres north-east of Frankfurt, a visit to Berlin will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Around 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt, Hamburg is another essential stop in Germany. No visit is complete without checking out Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.