Flying from Melbourne to Frankfurt: what you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main base, so explore your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Frankfurt departing from here.
Hop off your plane in Frankfurt at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN).
Frankfurt's timezone is UTC+1, making Frankfurt ten hours behind Melbourne.
To ensure you board your Melbourne to Frankfurt flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Frankfurt
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap Melbourne to Frankfurt flight. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your plane ticket from Melbourne to Frankfurt.
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Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops by using the filters. Or sort your Melbourne to Frankfurt flight results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'
Flying from Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
We make it a cinch to find a Melbourne to Frankfurt flight with a stopover. To see your options departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
MEL is about 19 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Melbourne to Frankfurt? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
Of the departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% land on schedule at their destination.
Arriving in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The distance from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt is roughly 11 kilometres. It'll take you around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Frankfurt. Reserve one of these accommodation options near FRA instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Frankfurt Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and venture far and wide through Frankfurt and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Frankfurt Airport around three weeks in advance of your Melbourne to Frankfurt flight.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) is roughly 105 kilometres from the centre of Frankfurt. After your flight from Melbourne to Frankfurt, it'll take you approximately 1 hour 30 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you hop on public transport, the journey will take you 2 hours 40 minutes or so.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel close to HHN. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from Melbourne to Frankfurt:
The quickest way to reach your destination is with a Frankfurt - Hahn Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Flex To Go, Alamo or Keddy By Europcar and hit the road in a heartbeat.
Avoid paying extra. Securing your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at HHN can help you lock in a better rate.
Best time to go to Frankfurt
April is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne to Frankfurt. To travel when it's less crowded, visit Frankfurt in January.
When booking your Melbourne 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 travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Melbourne to Frankfurt in January when temperatures average between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Frankfurt
Start your Frankfurt trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Frankfurt, check out our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Palmengarten, Goethe House and Frankfurt Cathedral are major attractions which should feature on every Frankfurt itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
You've done Frankfurt, now it's time to discover other parts of Germany. Travel around 418 kilometres north-east to Berlin to check off its leading sights. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery, your itinerary will be busy.
Hamburg is another sought-after destination in Germany and is around 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. No trip is complete without a visit to Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.