Birmingham to Frankfurt am Main flights
Frankfurt am Main lies 781 km (485 mi) east of Birmingham, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 45 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Birmingham | Frankfurt am Main | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Population | 1.2 million | 650,000 |
| Elevation | 149 m (489 ft) | 113 m (371 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Nearest large airport | BHX, 11 km out | FRA, 13 km out |
| Postal codes | B1–B99 | 60306–65936 |
Clocks in Frankfurt am Main are 1 h ahead of Birmingham right now, so a 1 h 45 min journey lands 2 h 45 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Frankfurt am Main
Crossing from United Kingdom into Germany: money changes from the Pound to the Euro (EUR); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +49; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Airports at each end
Leaving Birmingham
Birmingham is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Birmingham Airport (BHX), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 10,013-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are East Midlands Airport (EMA, 55 km), Manchester Airport (MAN, 100 km).
Arriving in Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Mannheim-City Airport (MHG, 72 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frankfurt Main Airport | FRA | 13 km (8 mi) | 13,123 ft | 364 ft |
| Mannheim-City Airport (regional) | MHG | 72 km (45 mi) | 3,497 ft | 308 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Frankfurt am Main from Birmingham?
781 km (485 mi) in a straight line, east of Birmingham.
How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Frankfurt am Main by air?
About 1 h 45 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Birmingham and Frankfurt am Main?
Frankfurt am Main is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Berlin against Europe/London).
Which airports are used for Birmingham to Frankfurt am Main flights?
Typically Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA); Frankfurt am Main also has MHG.
What currency do I need in Frankfurt am Main?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.