Flying from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Frankfurt Airport is 2 hours 25 minutes.
Frankfurt's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Santiago de Compostela.
You can choose from three weekly Santiago de Compostela Airport to Frankfurt Airport flights. The 13:35 departure with Lufthansa is the earliest you can take. Lufthansa operates the latest service of the day at 17:10.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SCQ to FRA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Lufthansa is your gateway to exploring Frankfurt (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Germany!). Browse the direct flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Frankfurt Airport offered by this airline.
Lufthansa tops the list for bookings on this route.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Frankfurt Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between SCQ and FRA include:
EuroAirport Swiss
Geneve Airport
Bilbao Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Right now, 63 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Santiago de Compostela Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 178 €. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Book seven months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from SCQ to FRA.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Frankfurt Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from SCQ to FRA by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
Handy information about Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
81.44% of flights leaving Santiago de Compostela Airport touch down at their destination on time. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when setting off from SCQ.
Santiago de Compostela Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Santiago de Compostela. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Frankfurt Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near SCQ:
Arriving at Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Santiago de Compostela Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near FRA instead:
Grab a Frankfurt Airport rental car and explore Frankfurt and beyond with your own set of wheels. Wheego, Alamo and OK Mobility are popular outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Frankfurt Airport around three weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
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.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The quietest month for a flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Frankfurt Airport is January, while April is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Frankfurt based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Frankfurt is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Frankfurt Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SCQ to FRA sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be discovered after 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.
Hamburg is another sought-after destination in Germany and is around 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. No journey is complete without a visit to Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.