Flying from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Frankfurt: what you need to know
Frankfurt is one hour ahead of London, where London Stansted Airport is located. Frankfurt observes the UTC+1 timezone.
With nine weekly departures between the two airports, London Stansted Airport (STN) to Frankfurt Hahn Airport (HHN) is the most popular route. Catch Ryanair's 06:10 flight to get your trip from STN to HHN underway.
Leave enough time to make your STN to Frankfurt flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can book a direct London Stansted Airport to Frankfurt ticket. Start your trip at STN and land at Frankfurt Hahn Airport (HHN).
Book your ticket with Ryanair. This airline offers direct flights from London Stansted Airport to Frankfurt.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even tick a new city off your list. When browsing for plane tickets from STN to Frankfurt, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Geneva Airport (GVA)
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
STN is around 48 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 45 minutes.
Looking for a hotel close to STN? If you're boarding an early flight from London Stansted Airport to Frankfurt, these stays will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:
London Stansted Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from STN land on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Frankfurt
17 € is currently the best price for a one-way London Stansted Airport to Frankfurt flight. A return plane ticket starts from 37 €. These prices can change based on demand.
Book 11 months before you travel. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from STN to Frankfurt.
April is the best month for landing an incredible deal on London Stansted Airport to Frankfurt tickets. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's an even better deal on cheap flights from STN to Frankfurt.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from London Stansted Airport to Frankfurt by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The distance from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt is roughly 11 kilometres. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 20 minutes if you're using public transport.
Book a hotel close to FRA if you're coming in on a late flight from London Stansted Airport to Frankfurt. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Frankfurt Airport about three weeks in advance of your flight from STN to Frankfurt.
Frankfurt Hahn Airport (HHN)
Central Frankfurt is around 121 kilometres from Frankfurt Hahn Airport (HHN). After your flight from London Stansted Airport to Frankfurt has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should be around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Public transport will get you there in about 2 hours 10 minutes.
After stepping off your STN to Frankfurt flight, unwind at a hotel near HHN. These are some comfortable options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Lock in the best price by booking your ride from HHN four weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Frankfurt
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from London Stansted Airport to Frankfurt. September is the most popular month to travel to Frankfurt. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Frankfurt is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your London Stansted Airport to Frankfurt plane ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from STN to Frankfurt in January when temperatures average between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Frankfurt
Start your Frankfurt trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London Stansted Airport to Frankfurt, explore our selection of hotels including:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Bildungsstatte Anne Frank, Van Gogh Alive Frankfurt and Main Tower are must-visits when exploring Frankfurt.
Explore more of Germany
Frankfurt is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Germany you should also see. About 418 kilometres northeast of Frankfurt, a trip to Berlin will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall and Parliament Building.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Germany, consider Hamburg, about 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are the start of reasons to visit.