Travelling from Melbourne to Frankfurt: what you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Frankfurt taking off from here.
When it comes to working out where to land in Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) and Hahn Airport (HHN) are the chief entry points.
Frankfurt's timezone is UTC+1, making Frankfurt ten hours behind Melbourne.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your Melbourne to Frankfurt flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as December, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Frankfurt
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap Melbourne to Frankfurt flight. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the nearer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest plane tickets from Melbourne to Frankfurt across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from Melbourne to Frankfurt by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
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Flying from Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
We make it a breeze to find a Melbourne to Frankfurt flight with a stopover. To see all the options leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Zayed International Airport (AUH)
Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 35 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your break? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Frankfurt or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, 63% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Arriving in Frankfurt
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) is approximately 11 kilometres from central Frankfurt. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes around 25 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 20 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Frankfurt. Check in to one of these accommodation options near FRA instead:
Pick up a Frankfurt am Main Airport rental car and explore Frankfurt and beyond with your own wheels. Wheego, Alamo and OK Mobility are popular outlets to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Frankfurt am Main Airport about three weeks in advance of your Melbourne to Frankfurt flight.
Hahn Airport (HHN)
Hahn Airport (HHN) is roughly 105 kilometres from the centre of Frankfurt. After your flight from Melbourne to Frankfurt, it takes approximately 1 hour 25 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
The trip will take approximately 2 hours 10 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from Melbourne to Frankfurt, unwind at a hotel close to HHN. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Flex To Go, Alamo and Keddy By Europcar make picking up a Hahn Airport rental car simple. These trusted companies are located in or around the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Securing your ride from HHN four weeks ahead of time often means better deals and a wider choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Frankfurt
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Melbourne to Frankfurt. September is the busiest month to travel to Frankfurt. If you prefer a more relaxed atmosphere, go in March.
Book a Melbourne to Frankfurt ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Frankfurt to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Melbourne to Frankfurt in January when temperatures average between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Frankfurt
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Frankfurt, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these options your base for exploring Frankfurt:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Educational institution Anne Frank, Main Tower and Staedel Museum are essential stops on your Frankfurt itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be explored after you've experienced Frankfurt. Around 418 kilometres to the northeast, check out popular attractions including Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag Building and Berlin Philharmonic.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Germany, head for Hamburg, roughly 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are among the biggest draws.