Travelling from Frankfurt to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your journey from in Frankfurt. Check out your options departing from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) when searching for a flight from Frankfurt to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI).
Viru Viru International Airport is located in Santa Cruz. The city follows the UTC-4 timezone and is five hours behind Frankfurt.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Frankfurt to VVI. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Frankfurt to VVI. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular airports:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
The journey from central Frankfurt to FRA takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Frankfurt to Viru Viru International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near Frankfurt Airport:
67.47% of flights departing from Frankfurt Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
HHN is around 121 kilometres from central Frankfurt. It'll take 1 hour 30 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 40 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your Frankfurt to VVI flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Frankfurt - Hahn Airport:
53.13% of flights taking off from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport meet their expected arrival time.
About Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)
Have a late flight from Frankfurt to Viru Viru International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near VVI and fast-forward to bedtime:
Set yourself up with a Viru Viru International Airport rental car from leading companies like Europcar or Keddy By Europcar. With your own wheels, you can go beyond Santa Cruz and experience places that fly under the radar.
Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Frankfurt to Viru Viru International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)
$1,351 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Viru Viru International Airport. Return flights start from $1,664. These prices can change based on availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Frankfurt to VVI, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)
July is the most popular month for flights from Frankfurt to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI). Plan your visit to Santa Cruz in February for a more low-key escape.
When booking your Frankfurt to VVI flight ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. September is the warmest month in Santa Cruz, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Frankfurt to Viru Viru International Airport in July when temperatures are between 14ºC (57ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Explore more of Bolivia
Santa Cruz has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Bolivia you should also see. Around 40 kilometres north of Santa Cruz, a visit to Montero will keep you busy. Start with attractions like SAMASA Parque Recreacional De Montero, Plaza Principal de Montero and la cruz Park.
Around 16 kilometres north of Santa Cruz, Warnes is another favourite stop in Bolivia. Experience major highlights starting with #MiEKoParqueSeguro Ecologico, Plazuela Melchor Pinto and Plaza Principal de Warnes.