Flying from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Frankfurt: what you need to know
Frankfurt is nine hours 30 minutes behind Adelaide, where Adelaide Airport is located. Frankfurt runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
To avoid missing your ADL to Frankfurt flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your plane ticket from ADL to Frankfurt. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Give yourself a breather (and maybe even a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Located around 6 kilometers from central Adelaide, ADL can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Looking for a hotel near ADL? If you're catching an early flight from Adelaide Airport to Frankfurt, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
When it comes to Adelaide Airport's on-time performance, 75.6% of flights complete their journey on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Frankfurt
$653 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Adelaide Airport to Frankfurt flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $1,308. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to pick up cheap flights from ADL to Frankfurt if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
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Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The distance from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt is roughly 14 kilometers. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the center driving.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Adelaide Airport to Frankfurt. Book one of these accommodation options near FRA instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Frankfurt Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and see more of Frankfurt and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Frankfurt Airport around three weeks ahead of your flight from ADL to Frankfurt.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
The center of Frankfurt is about 121 kilometers from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN). Once your flight from Adelaide Airport to Frankfurt has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 1 hour 30 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take roughly 2 hours 40 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel near HHN. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your ADL to Frankfurt flight:
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Frankfurt - Hahn Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from Flex To Go, Alamo or Keddy By Europcar and be on your way in a flash.
Call dibs on the best options. Reserving your ride from HHN four weeks ahead of time often means more savings and a bigger choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Frankfurt
Visit Frankfurt during the high season if you like a lively atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Adelaide Airport to Frankfurt in the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
Before locking in your Adelaide Airport to Frankfurt plane ticket, think about the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Frankfurt, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from ADL to Frankfurt in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
More about Frankfurt
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Frankfurt right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from Adelaide Airport to Frankfurt:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Goethe House, Palmengarten and Frankfurt Cathedral are leading attractions which should feature on every Frankfurt itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Frankfurt. Around 418 kilometers away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Hamburg is another must-experience destination in Germany and is around 386 kilometers north of Frankfurt. No trip is complete without visiting Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.