Cheap flights from Frankfurt to London

Cheap Flights from Frankfurt to London

Flights from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) fly into several London area airports. With all the different routes and prices to sort through, consider using the Skyscanner search tool to choose your flight. This handy online program also allows you to book hotels, cars and alternative transportation options. It's easy one-stop shopping.

Best Time to Book a Flight to London

Airfares from Frankfurt to London are highest in the spring, especially during April and May. Prices also increase over the Christmas Holiday season. If you are flying during a peak season, it's best to book as early as possible to get the best rate. Midweek flights, usually Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday tend to be less expensive. Using the Skyscanner monthly search program lets you see the best rate available on each day. Be flexible and you can usually find a real bargain.

Airlines That Fly from Frankfurt to London

British Airways flies from Frankfurt Airport into London Heathrow (LHW), London-Gatwick (LGW) and London City Airport (LCY). Lufthansa usually flies into London-Heathrow. Ryanair flights arrive at London Stansted Airport (STN). Ryanair also flies out of Frankfurt Hahn Airport (HHN) which is 124 kilometres from downtown Frankfurt. When booking, make sure you are booking into and out of the same airport. The airline does have open-jaw routes, meaning you'll fly out of FRA and back to HHN, or the reverse. At Frankfurt Airport all three airlines depart from Terminal 2.

What to Expect When Arriving in London

London Gatwick is 62 kilometres south of London's city centre. The Gatwick Express will get you to town in about 30 minutes. London Heathrow is closer, only 25 kilometres away. Paddington Station is a 15-minute ride via the Heathrow Express Train. At London Gatwick, British Airways and Lufthansa usually arrive at Terminal 3, while at Heathrow it's Terminal 5. London City Airport, on the outskirts of the city and London Stansted, roughly 60 kilometres north, both only have one terminal. Car rental counters, taxis and city bus connections are available at all locations.

Airport Facilities

London Gatwick and Heathrow are two of the busiest airports in Europe. They both have an extensive selection of services and amenities to keep their passengers happy. Wi-Fi connections are available throughout both airports. Duty Free shops, name-brand stores, restaurants, fast food outlets and sundry stores are plentiful. Currency change desks, ATMs, post offices and tourist information desks are all available. Gatwick and Heathrow have convenient airport hotels for those very early and late night flights. London City Airport and London Stansted Airport have similar services, just not quite as many.

Things to Do and See in London

Step into St Paul's Cathedral and be amazed at the intricate architectural features and the lavish furnishings in this 17th century building, the site of many Royal weddings. Buckingham Palace is nearby, the London residence of Queen Elizabeth II. Stop by to watch the changing of the guards or to take a tour. Set your watch to Big Ben, the iconic timepiece that overlooks the River Thames. While you're near the river take a ride on the London Eye. The 135-metre tall Ferris wheel gives you a panoramic view of London. If you've read the history of King Henry VIII, you probably know the Tower of London was once a scary place. Now it holds the Crown Jewels. In the midst of London is Hyde Park. Rent a boat, go swimming in Serpentine Lake or visit the Diana Memorial Fountain.