Flying from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Frankfurt Airport is 8 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in Frankfurt is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of Atlanta.
Each week, there are 19 Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flights. If you prefer to get going early, go for the 16:05 Lufthansa flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 17:55 with Delta Air Lines.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your ATL to FRA flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Flying into Frankfurt (and then seeing more of Germany!) is easy with Delta Air Lines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
Most travellers choose to fly with Delta Air Lines on this route.
With 71.67% of its services landing on schedule, Delta Air Lines is the most punctual carrier operating ATL to FRA flights.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Frankfurt Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between ATL and FRA include:
Washington Dulles International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
$642 is the best price for a one-way Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight. Return flights start from $1,171. These prices may change depending on availability.
Score cheap tickets from ATL to FRA by booking at least 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Schedule your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from ATL to FRA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
Handy information about Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
ATL's address is 6000 N Terminal Parkway.
Of all flights leaving Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, 76.64% land on time at their destination.
Central Atlanta to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near ATL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Frankfurt Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near FRA instead:
Grab a Frankfurt Airport rental car and discover Frankfurt and beyond with your own set of wheels. Wheego, Alamo and OK Mobility are well-known companies you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Frankfurt Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
From Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes roughly 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The quietest month for a flight from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Frankfurt Airport is January, while April is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Frankfurt based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
When reserving your flight from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Frankfurt Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Frankfurt, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 28ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -4ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap tickets from ATL to FRA sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
Frankfurt is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Germany just waiting to be discovered. About 418 kilometres north-east of Frankfurt, a trip to Berlin will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Around 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt, Hamburg is another essential stop in Germany. No visit is complete without checking out Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
