Travelling from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Frankfurt: what you need to know
Adelaide Airport is located in Adelaide. Based in the UTC+1 timezone, Frankfurt is nine hours 30 minutes behind Adelaide.
To avoid rushing for your ADL to Frankfurt flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself some extra wiggle room. A good rule of thumb for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even explore another city. When searching for flight tickets from ADL to Frankfurt, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
ADL is about 6 kilometres from central Adelaide. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Adelaide Airport to Frankfurt? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to ADL:
75.6% of flights departing from Adelaide Airport land at their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Frankfurt
$715 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Adelaide Airport to Frankfurt flight. A round-trip flight ticket right now is $1,534. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to pick up cheap flights from ADL to Frankfurt if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
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Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is around 14 kilometres from central Frankfurt. If you're grabbing a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes about 20 minutes.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
Book a hotel close to FRA if you have a late flight from Adelaide Airport to Frankfurt. Pick one of these options and make your first night all about rest:
Grab a Frankfurt Airport rental car and explore Frankfurt and beyond with your own wheels. Wheego, Alamo and OK Mobility are top providers to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Frankfurt Airport around three weeks in advance of your flight from ADL to Frankfurt.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
The centre of Frankfurt is around 121 kilometres from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN). After your flight from Adelaide Airport to Frankfurt has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 1 hour 30 minutes.
The trip will take about 2 hours 40 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places to call home for the night near HHN. Kick back and get cosy after your ADL to Frankfurt flight at one of these well-located options:
Flex To Go, Alamo and Keddy By Europcar make picking up a Frankfurt - Hahn Airport rental car easy and quick. These trusted companies are located in or around the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.
Avoid paying extra. Securing your ride four weeks before your arrival at HHN will save you money.
Best time to go to Frankfurt
Visit Frankfurt during the high season if you like a lively atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Adelaide Airport to Frankfurt in the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
Before locking in your Adelaide Airport to Frankfurt flight ticket, 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).
Look for cheap tickets from ADL to Frankfurt in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
More about Frankfurt
Start your Frankfurt trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Adelaide Airport to Frankfurt, browse our range of hotels including:
Goethe House and Palmengarten are just two of the big attractions to put on your Frankfurt must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Frankfurt Cathedral.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Frankfurt. Around 418 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Hamburg is another must-experience destination in Germany and is around 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. No trip is complete without visiting Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.