Travelling from Tampa to Frankfurt: what you need to know
Tampa International Airport (TPA) is Tampa's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Tampa to Frankfurt leaving from here.
Step off your plane in Frankfurt at Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) or Hahn Airport (HHN).
The average time for a direct Tampa to Frankfurt flight is 9 hours 10 minutes.
Frankfurt's timezone is UTC+1, making Frankfurt six hours ahead of Tampa.
The most popular route for flights from Tampa to Frankfurt is from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA). You can select from seven weekly services between these two airports. If you want to take off at the first opportunity, the earliest flight from TPA to FRA is the 17:55 EW Discover service. If you prefer to travel later, the final departure is at 19:25 with EW Discover.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you won't have to rush to board your Tampa to Frankfurt flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tampa to Frankfurt
At the moment, $510 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Tampa to Frankfurt. The cheapest price for a return flight is $873. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To snag cheap Tampa to Frankfurt flights, book your trip three months ahead of your departure.
August is the best month for nabbing an incredible deal on a plane ticket from Tampa to Frankfurt. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Flying from Tampa
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
You can catch a direct flight from Tampa to Frankfurt departing from Tampa International Airport (TPA). Begin your journey at TPA and touch down at Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA).
EW Discover is a popular carrier that offers direct Tampa to Frankfurt plane tickets from TPA.
TPA is about 8 kilometres from central Tampa. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
In search of a handy hotel near Tampa International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Tampa to Frankfurt, these accommodation options will have you nice and close to your departure gate:
78% of flights taking off from Tampa International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
The address for TPA is 5507 West Spruce Street.
Arriving in Frankfurt
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Frankfurt. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive will take around 25 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 20 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Tampa to Frankfurt. Stay at one of these accommodation options near FRA instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Frankfurt am Main Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and venture far and wide through Frankfurt and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Frankfurt am Main Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
Hahn Airport (HHN)
Central Frankfurt is around 105 kilometres from Hahn Airport (HHN). After your flight from Tampa to Frankfurt has landed and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
If you travel by public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 2 hours 10 minutes or so.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to HHN. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from Tampa to Frankfurt:
Forget about public transport schedules or long taxi queues. Pick up a Hahn Airport rental car and take your trip in whatever direction you choose. Check out the availability and rates from Flex To Go, Alamo and Keddy By Europcar.
Lock in the best price by booking your ride from HHN four weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a bigger selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Frankfurt
September is the most popular month for flights from Tampa to Frankfurt. To skip the crowds, go to Frankfurt in March.
Lock in a Tampa to Frankfurt ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Frankfurt to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap flights from Tampa to Frankfurt in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
More about Frankfurt
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Frankfurt right here. Browse these hotels once you've booked your flight from Tampa to Frankfurt:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Educational institution Anne Frank, Main Tower and Staedel Museum are top sights which should be on every Frankfurt itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
Frankfurt is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Germany you should also see. About 418 kilometres northeast of Frankfurt, a trip to Berlin will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag Building and Berlin Philharmonic.
If you're ready to explore another side of Germany, head for Hamburg, about 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are among the biggest draws.





