Flying from Frankfurt to Belfast International Airport (BFS): What you need to know
Frankfurt has two main airports where you can start your adventure. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Frankfurt to Belfast International Airport (BFS) departing from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN).
Belfast International Airport is located in Belfast. The city runs on the UTC+0 timezone and is one hour behind Frankfurt.
To ensure you get on your flight from Frankfurt to BFS, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're flying during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and possibly even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from Frankfurt to BFS departing from Frankfurt Airport (FRA), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Frankfurt, FRA can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Frankfurt Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Frankfurt to Belfast International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Of all flights leaving Frankfurt Airport, 67.47% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Cross another spot off your travel list or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Frankfurt to Belfast International Airport, browse these options when setting off from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport:
Stansted Airport (STN)
Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Bristol Airport (BRS)
You can get to HHN from central Frankfurt in approximately 1 hour 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport takes roughly 2 hours 40 minutes to cover the 121 kilometres or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Frankfurt to BFS flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Frankfurt - Hahn Airport:
53.13% of flights taking off from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
About Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Consider booking a hotel near BFS if you're catching a late flight from Frankfurt to Belfast International Airport. Select one of these options and be under the covers in no time flat:
Go where the road takes you with a Belfast International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Budget, Drivalia or Dollar and venture far and wide through Belfast and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Frankfurt to Belfast International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to central Belfast
Belfast International Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Belfast. How long it takes to get there by car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
It takes roughly 2 hours when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Belfast International Airport (BFS)
At the moment, $101 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Belfast International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $203. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Frankfurt to BFS, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Frankfurt to Belfast International Airport tickets across each month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Belfast International Airport (BFS)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Frankfurt to Belfast International Airport (BFS). August is the most popular month to visit Belfast. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in February.
Lock in a Frankfurt to BFS flight ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Belfast to range from 10ºC (50ºF) to 19ºC (66ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Frankfurt to Belfast International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Belfast
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Belfast right here. Browse these options after you've booked your flight from Frankfurt to Belfast International Airport:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Titanic Shipyard, Titanic People and St Anne's Cathedral are must-visits when exploring Belfast.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Glasgow is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered after you've seen Belfast. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Hogmanay, Glasgow West End and Glasgow Cathedral.
Edinburgh is another favourite destination in the United Kingdom and is around 241 kilometres north-east of Belfast. No journey is complete without experiencing Edinburgh Castle, Crown Jewels and Шотландия.