Traveling from Frankfurt to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW): what you need to know
Frankfurt is home to a couple of airports where you can kick off your travels. Check out your options for booking a flight from Frankfurt to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) flying out of Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN).
Book a direct flight from Frankfurt to Southwest Florida International Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 10 hours 38 minutes.
The timezone in Fort Myers is UTC-4, which is 5 hours behind Frankfurt. Southwest Florida International Airport is located in Fort Myers.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) is the most popular route. There are 3 direct weekly departures to pick from. If you prefer a later start to the day, take the last flight with Discover Airlines at 14:50. Choose the first FRA to RSW departure operated by Discover Airlines at 10:30 if you want to get going earlier.
To ensure you get on your flight from Frankfurt to RSW, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Traveling during a popular month like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Take off and land with no stops from Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Direct flights from Frankfurt to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) can be booked from here.
Discover Airlines is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Frankfurt to Southwest Florida International Airport departing from FRA.
We make it easy to book a flight from Frankfurt to RSW with a stopover. To see all the options leaving from Frankfurt Airport (FRA), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Major stopovers between FRA and RSW include:
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
The distance from central Frankfurt to FRA is roughly 14 kilometers. Use Google Maps for the fastest way to get there, whether you're driving or taking public transport.
Planning to catch an early flight from Frankfurt to Southwest Florida International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near Frankfurt Airport:
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) offers nonstop flights from Frankfurt to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW).
From HHN, direct flights from Frankfurt to RSW can be booked with Discover Airlines.
Maximize your vacation with a stopover on your flight from Frankfurt to Southwest Florida International Airport. Visit family or friends or cross another city off your list. Whatever your plans, here's where you can stop between Frankfurt - Hahn Airport and RSW:
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
With public transport, you can travel from central Frankfurt to HHN in around 2 hours and 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 121 kilometers away, and getting there by car takes approximately 1 hour and 32 minutes.
Start your vacation early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Frankfurt to RSW, stay in one of these hotels close to Frankfurt - Hahn Airport:
About Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
Consider staying in a hotel near RSW if you have a late flight from Frankfurt to Southwest Florida International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) to central Fort Myers
Southwest Florida International Airport to central Fort Myers takes about 25 minutes in a car. It's approximately 23 kilometers away. See what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
For a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Southwest Florida International Airport, $399 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return trip starting from $550. These are currently the lowest fares but may change based on availability.
Book 10 months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from Frankfurt to RSW.
The cheapest month for tickets from Frankfurt to Southwest Florida International Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the most affordable day to fly if you're flexible with your departure dates.
Create a Price Alert for cheap tickets from Frankfurt to RSW. There's no need to search every day to see if fares have dropped. We'll let you know the moment the price changes.
Play around with the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Frankfurt to Southwest Florida International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
October is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Frankfurt to Southwest Florida International Airport while May is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Fort Myers, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
Think about the kind of weather that'll work with your plans for Fort Myers. August is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from Frankfurt to RSW during then and you can expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 33ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Frankfurt to Southwest Florida International Airport in January when temperatures average between 10ºC and 24ºC.
More about Fort Myers
Once you've booked your flight from Frankfurt to Southwest Florida International Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Fort Myers:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve North, Fort Myers River District and Lakes Regional Park are popular attractions which should feature on every Fort Myers itinerary.
Complete your Fort Myers trip with a car rental
We use the same magic that helped you find your cheap flight from Frankfurt to Southwest Florida International Airport to track down your ideal ride. Check out our car rentals in Fort Myers and compare your options in one place. Plus you'll find all the info you need to know, from the most popular rental company to the average daily price.