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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from London Gatwick to Frankfurt? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick to Frankfurt

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London Gatwick to Frankfurt flights are currently cheapest in June.

Alternative London Gatwick to Frankfurt routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from London Gatwick to Frankfurt? You could fly into the following airports instead.

London to Frankfurt: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$207
Cheapest month to flyJune

Finding cheap flights from London Gatwick to Frankfurt: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Frankfurt: Frankfurt am Main, Mannheim and Frankfurt Hahn.
The best price we found for a return flight from London Gatwick to Frankfurt is $207. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from London Gatwick to Frankfurt. But we found flights with one or more stops from $207.
As of April 2025, there are no flights flying from London Gatwick to Frankfurt.
The cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick to Frankfurt is usually April 2025.
If you're flying from London Gatwick Airport, the cheapest airport near Frankfurt is Frankfurt am Main – which is 11.8 km away from the centre of Frankfurt. We've found flights into this airport from $207.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt on Tuesday, 17 June 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between London Gatwick Airport and Frankfurt. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Frankfurt but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Frankfurt is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 9°C. July is typically the warmest month in Frankfurt, when it usually averages around 25°C. You can expect the least rain in April. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -3°C. The rainiest month is July.
Currently, Wizz Air Malta offers the cheapest flight tickets to Frankfurt.

Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Frankfurt: what you need to know

  • Hop on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 35 minutes.

  • London Gatwick Airport is located in London. Based in the UTC+1 timezone, Frankfurt is 1 hour ahead of London.

  • London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is the most traveled route, with 2 flights a week to choose from. If you prefer starting your day later, the last flight from LGW to FRA is with Lufthansa at 17:45. Go for the first departure operated by Lufthansa at 11:15 if you want to fly out earlier.

  • To ensure you catch your flight from LGW to Frankfurt, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.

  • Direct flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Frankfurt are available for booking. Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is where you'll be landing.

  • Book your ticket with Lufthansa. This popular airline offers direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt.

  • Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break — and perhaps even tour another city. When browsing flights from LGW to Frankfurt, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:

    • Dublin Airport (DUB)

    • Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)

    • Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

  • You don't need a visa for Germany if you hold a passport from United Kingdom and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can change. So before locking in your cheap tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for up-to-date information.

  • Travelling from central London to LGW takes about 1 hour and 26 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 80 kilometres in 1 hour and 19 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to LGW:

How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Frankfurt

  • $102 is the best price for a one-way ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt. Return flights start from $207. These fares may change based on availability.

  • To secure cheap tickets from LGW to Frankfurt, reserve your journey 11 months before your planned departure.

  • July is the cheapest month for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.

  • Log into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. We'll notify you right away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It doesn't take long, and it'll save you the hassle of searching for flight tickets from LGW to Frankfurt every day.

  • Take advantage of the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.

Airports in Frankfurt

Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

  • Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to the centre of Frankfurt is about 21 minutes by car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 37 minutes.

  • Reserve a hotel near FRA if you're taking a late flight from London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:

Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)

  • Central Frankfurt is about 121 kilometres from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN). After your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should take about 1 hour and 32 minutes.

  • You can expect the trip to take approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes on public transport.

  • Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near HHN. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from LGW to Frankfurt:

Best time to go to Frankfurt

  • July is the busiest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt. To avoid the crowds, head for Frankfurt in February when things are quieter.

  • The warmest month in Frankfurt is July, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 28ºC. Book your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • January sees average temperatures of between -4ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap flights from LGW to Frankfurt sometime then if you like cooler conditions.

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