Travelling from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Dortmund Airport (DTM): what you need to know
Frankfurt and Dortmund are in the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Give yourself enough time to catch your FRA to DTM flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like April? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at 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 explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Frankfurt Airport to Dortmund Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between FRA and DTM:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Birmingham International Airport
Katowice International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)
98 € is currently the best price for a one-way Frankfurt Airport to Dortmund Airport flight. Return flights start from 212 €. These fares may change depending on demand.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from FRA to DTM. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when searching for your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Dortmund Airport.
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Handy information about Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Of all flights departing from Frankfurt Airport, 67.47% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Frankfurt Airport from central Frankfurt, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near FRA? If you're boarding an early flight from Frankfurt Airport to Dortmund Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Dortmund Airport (DTM)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Frankfurt Airport to Dortmund Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near DTM instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Dortmund Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Sixt or Europcar and explore beyond Dortmund's usual tourist stops.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Dortmund Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to central Dortmund
From Dortmund Airport, Dortmund is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Dortmund Airport (DTM)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Dortmund Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Dortmund. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in January.
When booking your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Dortmund Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Dortmund, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from FRA to DTM in January. Average temperatures are between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Germany
Dortmund has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Germany just waiting to be discovered. About 418 kilometres east of Dortmund, a visit to Berlin will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Hamburg is another must-experience destination in Germany and is around 290 kilometres north-east of Dortmund. No journey is complete without dropping by Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.