Travelling from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Frankfurt: what you need to know
Frankfurt is 9 hours 30 minutes behind Adelaide, where Adelaide Airport is located. Frankfurt operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from ADL to Frankfurt, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and perhaps even tour another city. When browsing flights from ADL to Frankfurt, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
If you hold a passport from Australia and are travelling to Germany for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, visa and entry requirements may vary based on your reason for visiting and can be subject to change. For the latest rules, check with your destination's nearest consulate or embassy before booking a cheap ticket from Adelaide Airport to Frankfurt.
Located around 8 kilometres from central Adelaide, ADL can be reached in about 17 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey on public transport is roughly 49 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to ADL? If you've booked an early flight from Adelaide Airport to Frankfurt, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Frankfurt
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Adelaide Airport to Frankfurt is $763. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,607. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from ADL to Frankfurt, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Adelaide Airport to Frankfurt across the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Take advantage of the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Adelaide Airport to Frankfurt, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Frankfurt. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 21 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 37 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Adelaide Airport to Frankfurt, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near FRA:
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) is about 121 kilometres from central Frankfurt. Following your flight from Adelaide Airport to Frankfurt, it'll take you around 1 hour and 32 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take around 2 hours and 40 minutes.
There are some great places to call home for the night near HHN. Unwind and get cosy after your flight from ADL to Frankfurt at one of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Frankfurt
July is the most popular month to catch a flight from Adelaide Airport to Frankfurt while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Frankfurt, consider whether you prefer a lively vibe or a quieter pace.
The warmest month in Frankfurt is July, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from Adelaide Airport to Frankfurt in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between -4ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap flights from ADL to Frankfurt sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Frankfurt
Start your Frankfurt trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Adelaide Airport to Frankfurt, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Palmengarten, Goethe House and Frankfurt Cathedral are must-visits when exploring Frankfurt.
Complete your Frankfurt trip with a car rental
We use the same magic that helped you find your cheap flight from Adelaide Airport to Frankfurt to track down incredible deals on car rentals. Search for your ride in seconds and compare your options in one place. Plus you'll find all the info on car rentals in Frankfurt, from the most popular car type to the average daily price.