Travelling from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Lisbon Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Frankfurt is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Lisbon.
Flights from LIS to FRA start at 05:00 — the earliest with Lufthansa. The last service of the day is at 18:30 with TAP Air Portugal. In total, there are 45 weekly Lisbon Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your LIS to FRA flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Flying into Frankfurt (and then exploring more of Germany!) is a breeze with Lufthansa. This popular carrier has direct flights from Lisbon Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Lufthansa on this route.
Lufthansa is the most punctual carrier offering LIS to FRA flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Lisbon Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between LIS and FRA include:
Zurich Airport
Geneva Airport
Lyon Airport
Handy information about Lisbon Airport (LIS)
56% of flights that depart Lisbon Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Lisbon Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Lisbon. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Lisbon Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near LIS:
Arriving at Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Lisbon Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near FRA instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Frankfurt am Main Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and experience the lesser-explored corners of Frankfurt and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Frankfurt am Main Airport around three weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
Frankfurt am Main Airport to central Frankfurt has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
It takes around 20 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
September is the busiest month for flights from Lisbon Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Frankfurt in March.
Book your flight from Lisbon Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport for August if you'd like to go to Frankfurt during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LIS to FRA in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Germany
Frankfurt is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Germany you should also see. About 418 kilometres north-east of Frankfurt, a visit to Berlin will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall and Parliament Building.
Around 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt, Hamburg is another favourite stop in Germany. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.


















