Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
The timezone in Frankfurt is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Edinburgh.
Take your pick of 26 weekly Edinburgh Airport to Frankfurt Airport flights. The 05:55 departure with Lufthansa is the earliest flight you can take. Lufthansa operates the latest service of the day at 18:05.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your EDI to FRA flight.
During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Lufthansa is your ticket to exploring Frankfurt (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Germany!). Browse the direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Frankfurt Airport offered by this popular airline.
Lufthansa has the highest passenger demand on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate for EDI to FRA flights is Lufthansa.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Frankfurt Airport. These are the top stopovers between EDI and FRA:
Dusseldorf International Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
$77 is currently the best price for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight. A return flight starts from $182. These fares may change depending on demand.
Score cheap tickets from EDI to FRA by booking seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Frankfurt Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from EDI to FRA by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
67.94% of flights taking off from Edinburgh Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to Edinburgh Airport from central Edinburgh, it'll take about 30 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
You can expect a trip time of about 40 minutes when using public transport.
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Arriving at Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
If you're arriving on a late Edinburgh Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near FRA:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Frankfurt Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and see more of Frankfurt and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Frankfurt Airport around three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport is roughly 14 kilometers from central Frankfurt. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The quietest month for a flight from Edinburgh Airport to Frankfurt Airport is January, while April is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Frankfurt based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Frankfurt Airport for July if you'd like to visit Frankfurt during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from EDI to FRA sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
Frankfurt has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Germany you'll want to see. Around 418 kilometers north-east of Frankfurt, a visit to Berlin will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Hamburg is another well-known destination in Germany and is around 386 kilometers north of Frankfurt. No journey is complete without dropping by Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
