Traveling from Phoenix to Frankfurt: what you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Phoenix. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Phoenix to Frankfurt taking off from here.
When landing in Frankfurt, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) are the chief entry points.
Leave enough time to make your Phoenix to Frankfurt flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're jetting off during a public holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Frankfurt
Booking early is often the key to locking in a cheap Phoenix to Frankfurt flight. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your plane ticket from Phoenix to Frankfurt.
Save time searching for cheap flights from Phoenix to Frankfurt by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
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Flying from Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
We make it a breeze to find a Phoenix to Frankfurt flight with a stopover. To see your options departing from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
PHX is around 6 kilometers from central Phoenix. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your break? Stay near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from Phoenix to Frankfurt or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport has a strong on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from PHX arrive at their destination as scheduled 82.57% of the time.
You'll find PHX at 3400 Sky Harbor Boulevard.
Arriving in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is approximately 11 kilometers from central Frankfurt. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 20 minutes.
Getting to the center on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel near FRA if you're coming in on a late flight from Phoenix to Frankfurt. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Frankfurt Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and experience the lesser-explored corners of Frankfurt and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Frankfurt Airport around three weeks ahead of your Phoenix to Frankfurt flight.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
The center of Frankfurt is around 105 kilometers from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN). After your flight from Phoenix to Frankfurt has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 1 hour 30 minutes.
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll get to the city center in 2 hours 40 minutes or so.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near HHN. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from Phoenix to Frankfurt:
Forget about public transport schedules or long cab queues. Pick up a Frankfurt - Hahn Airport rental car and let the journey unfold your way. Check out the rates and availability from Flex To Go, Alamo and Keddy By Europcar.
Avoid potential price surges. Reserving your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at HHN can help you lock in a better rate.
Best time to go to Frankfurt
January is the quietest month for flights from Phoenix to Frankfurt, while April is the busiest. Find the best time to visit Frankfurt based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your Phoenix to Frankfurt tickets, 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).
If you like traveling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Phoenix to Frankfurt in January when temperatures average between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Frankfurt
Once you've booked your flight from Phoenix to Frankfurt, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Frankfurt:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Palmengarten, Goethe House and Frankfurt Cathedral are leading attractions which should be on any good Frankfurt itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
You've visited Frankfurt, now it's time to explore more of Germany. Travel around 418 kilometers north-east to Berlin to check off its top sights. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 386 kilometers north of Frankfurt, Hamburg is another favorite stop in Germany. No visit is complete without checking out Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
