Cheap flights to Frankfurt am Main

How long is the flight to Frankfurt?

The flight times from New Zealand to Frankfurt, Germany, will naturally vary, depending on which city you fly from, but most flights average out at around 25h. The quicker flights are from Auckland, which will take around 24h 30min, with some taking up to about 29h 30min. If you need to leave from Wellington, it will take you around 30h at least, and about 39h at most. You can also catch flights from Christchurch, which offer very similar travel times.

Are there direct flights to Frankfurt?

Unfortunately, you can’t currently fly directly from New Zealand to Frankfurt, and the faster flights are the one-stop routes out of Auckland International Airport (AKL). The deals to look for are those that fly via Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), landing at Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt, more commonly known as Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA). Other routes take a couple of hours longer, stopping over either at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) or Singapore Changi Airport (SIN). If you fly out of Christchurch International Airport (CHC), most of the shorter flights stop in Singapore. Flights from Wellington International Airport (WLG) are all two-stop flights, but most of them take the same amount of time as the ones from Christchurch. Their first stops are usually domestic, either at Auckland or Christchurch International Airport, and they all make second stops in Singapore. You can find all of these Frankfurt flight deals on Cheapflights.

How do you get from Frankfurt Airport to the city centre?

It’s about 9 km from Frankfurt am Main Airport to the centre of the city. You can get there in about 10min if you take a taxi or drive yourself. The cheaper way to get there is via public transport, mostly commonly on the N84 bus line; this will take roughly 20min. You can also catch a train, which will take about 15min. There are multiple Deutsche Bahn Regional trains that run every 15min or so.

What are some things to do in Frankfurt?

You won’t be short of things to do in downtown Frankfurt. It’s both an ultra-modern and historic city, often referred to as Mainhattan. Old Town Centre, Romerberg, is where many old landmarks are situated, like the old Romer, a cluster of Medieval buildings that once made up the town hall. Here, you’ll also find the traditional Ostzeile Houses and Historisches Museum Frankfurt. Frankfurt also has one of the biggest botanical gardens in Germany, Palmengarten (Palm Garden), and right next door is Europaturm (or Tower of Europe), from which you can look out over the city from about 330 metres in the air. You can take the kids to Senckenberg Gardens, where they can experience one of Europe’s largest dinosaur exhibitions, with life-sized models.

Do I need a passport or visa to fly to Frankfurt?

You won’t need a visa to visit Frankfurt, and you can stay in Germany for up to 90 days. You only have to ensure that your passport will still be valid for at least three months after your intended departure date.