Flights to Frankfurt am Main
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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 |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 13,123 ft, FRA can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 364 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Frankfurt am Main
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankfurt am Main to London | United Kingdom | 638 km (396 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Frankfurt am Main to Berlin | Germany | 424 km (263 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Frankfurt am Main to Madrid | Spain | 1,446 km (899 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Frankfurt am Main to Rome | Italy | 961 km (597 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Frankfurt am Main to Paris | France | 479 km (297 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg | Germany | 392 km (244 mi) | about 1 h 15 min |
| Frankfurt am Main to Bucharest | Romania | 1,454 km (903 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Frankfurt am Main to Minsk | Belarus | 1,354 km (842 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Frankfurt am Main to Budapest | Hungary | 811 km (504 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Frankfurt am Main to Warsaw | Poland | 890 km (553 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Frankfurt am Main to Vienna | Austria | 598 km (371 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Frankfurt am Main to Barcelona | Spain | 1,093 km (679 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Frankfurt am Main to Stockholm | Sweden | 1,186 km (737 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Frankfurt am Main to Munich | Germany | 304 km (189 mi) | about 1 h 8 min |
| Frankfurt am Main to Milan | Italy | 519 km (322 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Frankfurt am Main to Belgrade | Serbia | 1,063 km (660 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Frankfurt am Main to Prague | Czechia | 409 km (254 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Frankfurt am Main to Birmingham | United Kingdom | 781 km (485 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Frankfurt am Main to Copenhagen | Denmark | 671 km (417 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Frankfurt am Main to Sofia | Bulgaria | 1,389 km (863 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Frankfurt am Main to Oslo | Norway | 1,097 km (682 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Frankfurt am Main to Köln | Germany | 153 km (95 mi) | about 57 min |
| Frankfurt am Main to Beijing | China | 7,780 km (4,834 mi) | about 10 h 43 min |
| Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul | Turkey | 1,865 km (1,159 mi) | about 3 h 8 min |
| Frankfurt am Main to Tianjin | China | 7,888 km (4,901 mi) | about 10 h 52 min |
| Frankfurt am Main to Moscow | Russia | 2,021 km (1,256 mi) | about 3 h 20 min |
| Frankfurt am Main to Seoul | South Korea | 8,549 km (5,312 mi) | about 11 h 43 min |
| Frankfurt am Main to Harbin | China | 7,799 km (4,846 mi) | about 10 h 45 min |
| Frankfurt am Main to Weifang | China | 8,204 km (5,098 mi) | about 11 h 16 min |
| Frankfurt am Main to Shenyang | China | 7,991 km (4,965 mi) | about 11 h |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Frankfurt am Main?
Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) is the closest large airport at 13 km (8 mi). The others, MHG, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is FRA from Frankfurt am Main city centre?
13 km (8 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Frankfurt am Main on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.