Flying from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Frankfurt: what you need to know
The timezone in Frankfurt is UTC+1. The city is six hours ahead of Syracuse, where Syracuse Hancock International Airport is located.
To avoid rushing for your SYR to Frankfurt flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling over a peak time like April? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even explore another city. When searching for plane tickets from SYR to Frankfurt, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
SYR is around 8 kilometres from central Syracuse. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Frankfurt? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near SYR:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Syracuse Hancock International Airport, 71% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find SYR at City Hall.
How to find the cheapest flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Frankfurt
285 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Frankfurt flight. A return ticket right now is 525 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to locking in a cheap flight from SYR to Frankfurt. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, take advantage of the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Frankfurt ticket.
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Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to the centre of Frankfurt takes around 25 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 11 kilometres away.
It takes around 20 minutes when travelling by public transport.
Look into staying at a hotel near FRA if you're coming in on a late flight from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Frankfurt. Settle into one of these options and make arrival day easier:
Reserving your ride from Frankfurt Airport about three weeks in advance of your flight from SYR to Frankfurt can help you lock in the lowest rate.
Frankfurt Hahn Airport (HHN)
After your flight from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Frankfurt has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city centre in around 1 hour 25 minutes by car. Central Frankfurt is roughly 121 kilometres from Frankfurt Hahn Airport (HHN).
You can expect the journey to take roughly 2 hours 10 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places to drop your things at near HHN. Kick back and get cosy after your SYR to Frankfurt flight at any of these well-located options:
Avoid paying more than you need to. Reserving your ride four weeks before your arrival at HHN can get you a lower rate.
Best time to go to Frankfurt
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Frankfurt. September is the most popular month to visit Frankfurt. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Frankfurt is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Frankfurt plane ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.
January has average temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from SYR to Frankfurt around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Frankfurt
After booking your flight from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Frankfurt, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Frankfurt:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Bildungsstatte Anne Frank, Van Gogh Alive Frankfurt and Main Tower are highlights which should feature on any well-planned Frankfurt itinerary.
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 northeast, its best attractions include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall and Parliament Building.
If you want to check out another great destination in Germany, head for Hamburg, roughly 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are highlights.