Travelling from Dubai to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports you can take off from in Dubai. Explore your options departing from Dubai Airport (DXB) or Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) when planning your flight from Dubai to Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
Jump on a direct Dubai to Frankfurt Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 7 hours.
The timezone in Frankfurt is UTC+1, which is three hours behind Dubai. Frankfurt Airport is located in Frankfurt.
With 28 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Dubai Airport (DXB) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is the most popular route. Lufthansa operates the earliest flight at 12:50am. If you'd like to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight from DXB to FRA is with Emirates at 3:20pm.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from Dubai to FRA.
If you're flying during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Take the express route from Dubai Airport (DXB). Direct flights from Dubai to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) can be booked from here.
Emirates is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Dubai to Frankfurt Airport leaving from DXB.
Emirates is the airline most travellers choose for flights from DXB to FRA.
With 79.23% of its services landing on schedule, Emirates is the leading performer for punctuality on this route.
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Dubai to FRA that include a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Dubai Airport (DXB), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between DXB and FRA include:
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
DXB is around 14 kilometres from central Dubai. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.
Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near Dubai Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Dubai to Frankfurt Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are the answer:
74.31% of flights that take off from Dubai Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Break up your flight from Dubai to Frankfurt Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some popular stopovers between Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport and FRA include:
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Stuttgart Airport (STR)
Luxembourg Airport (LUX)
With public transport, you can travel from central Dubai to DWC in around 2 hours 5 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 45 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Dubai to FRA flight? Unwind in a hotel near Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport before your adventure officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
56.64% of flights leaving Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport arrive according to schedule.
About Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Dubai to Frankfurt Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near FRA instead:
Grab a Frankfurt Airport rental car and explore Frankfurt and beyond with your own set of wheels. Wheego, Alamo and OK Mobility are well-known companies to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Dubai to Frankfurt Airport flight.
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Frankfurt. How long it'll take to get to the centre in a cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Right now, $205 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Frankfurt Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $494. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To snag cheap flights from Dubai to FRA, book your ticket two months before your departure date.
July is when you're most likely to land a good deal on a Dubai to Frankfurt Airport ticket. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Snapping up a cheap flight ticket from Dubai to FRA couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when there's a better deal.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Dubai to Frankfurt Airport.
The best time to fly from Dubai to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Dubai to Frankfurt Airport (FRA). July is the busiest month to visit Frankfurt. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in February.
Lock in a Dubai to FRA flight ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Frankfurt to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Dubai to Frankfurt Airport in January when temperatures are between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Frankfurt
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Frankfurt right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Dubai to Frankfurt Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Frankfurt Christmas Market, Frankfurt Book Fair and Holocaust Memorial are highlights which should feature on any well-planned Frankfurt itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
Essen is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Frankfurt. Around 193 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include PACT Zollverein, Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex in Essen and Philharmonie Essen.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in Germany, head for Stuttgart, roughly 145 kilometres south of Frankfurt. Porsche Museum, Mercedes-Benz Museum and Marienplatz are among its highlights.
