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Flights from London to Frankfurt: Journey Details

Many airlines operate short flights between the cities of London and Frankfurt, so passengers can choose from an excellent variety of flight times and departures. The majority of flights from London to Frankfurt only take about 1.5 hours and many airlines fly non-stop. Flights depart from one of London’s major airports, such as Gatwick, Heathrow and London City. British Airways and Lufthansa​ operate regular direct flights to Frankfurt from London City and Heathrow, while other airlines, such as Aegean and Vueling, make a stop en route.

Taking a flight from London

Most airlines operating direct flights from London to Frankfurt depart from London City or London Heathrow, so passengers must make their way to these airports from Central London. Fortunately, London’s airports are extremely well connected by a number of fast transport options. Heathrow is just 15 minutes from the city centre and is directly connected by the London Underground on the Piccadilly Line. London City Airport is served by a rapid Docklands Light Railway Service, which provides fast connections to the London Underground and local train stations.

Flying into Frankfurt

Famed for being the birthplace of the writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Frankfurt is an important centre of culture and tourism. Visitors can explore numerous historic buildings within the city’s Old Town, particularly around the Römerberg public square, which is surrounded by picturesque buildings that date back to the 15th Century. Arriving in the city on flights from London to Frankfurt, travellers must reach the city centre by taxi, bus or commuter train. Train lines S8 and S9 run to Frankfurt from the train station at Terminal 1. There are also buses that connect the airport to the city, such as bus line 61, which runs to Frankfurt South Station.