Flying from Tampa to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): What you need to know
Planning your trip starts with working out where you'll leave from in Tampa. Tampa International Airport (TPA) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Tampa to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) jetting off from here.
Take off on a direct Tampa to Frankfurt Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 9 hours 10 minutes.
Frankfurt is five hours ahead of Tampa. Frankfurt Airport is located in Frankfurt, which is in the UTC+1 timezone.
The busiest route is from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Take your pick of 7 direct services each week. EW Discover operates a 5:55pm departure between TPA and FRA.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from Tampa to FRA.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Tampa
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Take the express route from Tampa International Airport (TPA). Nonstop flights from Tampa to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) operate from here.
You can travel on a direct flight from Tampa to Frankfurt Airport with EW Discover. This top carrier offers services from TPA.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between TPA and FRA is EW Discover.
TPA is around 13 kilometres from central Tampa. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Tampa to Frankfurt Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by staying at one of these hotels close to Tampa International Airport:
Of the departures from Tampa International Airport, 78.59% touch down on time at their destination.
TPA is located at 5507 West Spruce Street.
St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
Squeeze in an extra adventure with a stopover on your flight from Tampa to Frankfurt Airport. Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is one of the options between St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport and FRA.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Tampa to PIE in around 2 hours 10 minutes. The terminal is roughly 29 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 25 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Tampa to FRA flight? Check in to a hotel near St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport has an on-time performance of 77.01%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that take off from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
PIE is located at Suite 221 - Terminal Building.
About Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Reserve a hotel near FRA if you're catching a late flight from Tampa to Frankfurt Airport. Settle into one of these options and get some sleep sooner:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Frankfurt Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and find adventure across Frankfurt and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride around three weeks ahead of your Tampa to Frankfurt Airport flight.
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from central Frankfurt. How long it'll take to get to the centre in a cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
It typically takes 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tampa to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tampa to Frankfurt Airport is 355 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 709 €. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Book three months before you want to fly. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Tampa to FRA.
August is when you're most likely to land a good deal on a Tampa to Frankfurt Airport ticket. 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.
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The best time to fly from Tampa to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Think about the kind of experience you want when planning the timing of your trip. February is the quietest month to go to Frankfurt. July is when most people book flights from Tampa to Frankfurt Airport (FRA), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
When booking your Tampa to FRA plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Frankfurt, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Tampa to Frankfurt Airport in January when temperatures are between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Frankfurt
Start your Frankfurt trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Tampa to Frankfurt Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. Frankfurt Christmas Market, Frankfurt Book Fair and Holocaust Memorial are popular attractions which should be on every Frankfurt itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
You've done Frankfurt, now it's time to explore other corners of Germany. Travel about 193 kilometres north-west to Essen to check off its top attractions. From PACT Zollverein to Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex in Essen and Philharmonie Essen, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Germany, consider Stuttgart, about 145 kilometres south of Frankfurt. Porsche Museum, Mercedes-Benz Museum and Marienplatz are key reasons to visit.