Flying from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Frankfurt: what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Birmingham International Airport to Frankfurt and you'll be in the air for around 1 hour 36 minutes.
Birmingham International Airport is located in Birmingham. Operating on the UTC+1 timezone, Frankfurt is 1 hour ahead of Birmingham.
With 35 flights a week between the two airports, Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is the busiest route. Lufthansa operates the earliest flight at 05:55. If you'd like to get more out of your day before you fly, the last departure from BHX to FRA is with Lufthansa at 18:05.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from BHX to Frankfurt. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying over a peak time such as June? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Nonstop flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Frankfurt are available for booking. Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is where you'll arrive.
Take to the skies with Lufthansa. This well-known airline operates direct flights from Birmingham International Airport to Frankfurt.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling — and maybe even tour another city. When browsing flights from BHX to Frankfurt, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Malaga Airport (AGP)
Faro Airport (FAO)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
If you hold a passport from United Kingdom and plan to travel to Germany for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, entry and visa requirements may vary based on your reason for visiting and can be subject to change. For the latest information, contact your destination's nearest consulate or embassy before reserving a cheap ticket from Birmingham International Airport to Frankfurt.
Travelling from central Birmingham to BHX takes approximately 48 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 23 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Need a convenient hotel near BHX? If you're boarding an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Frankfurt, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Frankfurt
C$75 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Birmingham International Airport to Frankfurt. A return flight starts at C$179. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from BHX to Frankfurt by booking at least 8 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for tickets from Birmingham International Airport to Frankfurt is April. You can easily compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool and choose the date that offers the best deal.
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Use the filters to tailor your flights from Birmingham International Airport to Frankfurt. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Frankfurt. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 21 minutes.
It'll take around 37 minutes to get there by public transport.
Consider staying in a hotel near FRA if you're taking a late flight from Birmingham International Airport to Frankfurt. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Central Frankfurt is around 121 kilometres from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN). Once your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Frankfurt has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 1 hour and 32 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes.
There are some great places to drop your things at near HHN. Tuck yourself in and get cozy after your flight from BHX to Frankfurt at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Frankfurt
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Frankfurt. July is the most popular month to visit Frankfurt. If you like a more relaxed atmosphere, go in February.
The warmest month in Frankfurt is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 28ºC. Book your flights from Birmingham International Airport to Frankfurt in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between -4ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap flights from BHX to Frankfurt around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Frankfurt
After locking in your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Frankfurt, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Frankfurt:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Palmengarten, Goethe House and Frankfurt Cathedral are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Frankfurt itinerary.
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