Flying from Moscow to Frankfurt: what you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when planning your flight from Moscow to Frankfurt. Check out your options for flying out of Moscow from Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO), Moscow Vnukovo Airport (VKO) and Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME).
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) and Hahn Airport (HHN) are Frankfurt's primary gateways.
Frankfurt's timezone is UTC+1, making Frankfurt two hours behind Moscow.
Give yourself enough time to make your Moscow to Frankfurt flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Moscow to Frankfurt
To pick up cheap Moscow to Frankfurt flights, book as early as possible. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
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Flying from Moscow
Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and possibly even visit a new city. When searching for Moscow to Frankfurt flights leaving from Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG)
Travelling from central Moscow to SVO takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Moscow to Frankfurt? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport:
Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from SVO touch down on schedule 84% of the time.
Moscow Vnukovo Airport (VKO)
With public transport, you can travel from central Moscow to VKO in around 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 27 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 45 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Moscow to Frankfurt, kick back in one of these hotels close to Moscow Vnukovo Airport:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Moscow Vnukovo Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 68%.
Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME)
Searching for a ticket from Moscow to Frankfurt with one or more stops can give you a bigger choice of departure times along with better fares. When jetting off from Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME), here's where you can make a pit stop at on your way to Frankfurt:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Antalya Airport (AYT)
Mohammed V Airport (CMN)
The trip to DME from central Moscow is around 45 minutes on public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 45 minutes to cover the 40 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Moscow to Frankfurt flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels close to Moscow Domodedovo Airport and get to your gate with time to spare:
The on-time performance record of DME is 68%. To put it plainly, that's how frequently flights that depart this airport arrive as planned.
Arriving in Frankfurt
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
The distance from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt is approximately 11 kilometres. It'll take you around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 20 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Moscow to Frankfurt, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near FRA:
Travel at your own pace with a Frankfurt am Main Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and find adventure across Frankfurt and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Frankfurt am Main Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
Hahn Airport (HHN)
The centre of Frankfurt is located around 105 kilometres from Hahn Airport (HHN). After your flight from Moscow to Frankfurt has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 1 hour 25 minutes.
If you hop on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 2 hours 10 minutes or so.
After your flight from Moscow to Frankfurt, kick back at a hotel near HHN. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Flex To Go, Alamo and Keddy By Europcar make collecting a Hahn Airport rental car easy and quick. These reliable suppliers are located around or in the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.
Get the lowest price by booking your ride from HHN four weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Frankfurt
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Moscow to Frankfurt. September is the most popular month to visit Frankfurt. If you prefer a more relaxed atmosphere, go in March.
Before locking in your Moscow to Frankfurt tickets, think about the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Frankfurt, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Moscow to Frankfurt in January when temperatures average between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Frankfurt
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Frankfurt right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Moscow to Frankfurt:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Educational institution Anne Frank, Main Tower and Staedel Museum are highlights which should be on every Frankfurt itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
Frankfurt will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Germany waiting to be explored. Around 418 kilometres northeast of Frankfurt, a trip to Berlin will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag Building and Berlin Philharmonic.
Hamburg is another must-experience 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.
