Travelling from Dubai to Frankfurt: what you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering the departure point for your flight from Dubai to Frankfurt. Dubai Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) are Dubai's main airports.
Step off your plane in Frankfurt at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN).
Hop on a direct Dubai to Frankfurt flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 7 hours.
Frankfurt's timezone is UTC+1, making Frankfurt three hours behind Dubai.
With 28 flights a week between the two airports, Dubai Airport (DXB) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is the busiest route. Hop on the first flight from Dubai to Frankfurt with Lufthansa at 00:50. If you'd like to make the most of your day before taking off, the latest flight from DXB to FRA is with Emirates at 15:20.
To ensure you board your Dubai to Frankfurt flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Frankfurt
To secure cheap Dubai to Frankfurt flights, reserve your trip four months ahead of your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the best month for scoring cheap plane tickets from Dubai to Frankfurt. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Find an affordable Dubai to Frankfurt flight with the help of our filters. Select your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Flying from Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
If you're after a direct flight from Dubai to Frankfurt, you can leave from Dubai Airport (DXB). Travel from DXB to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) without making any stops.
Emirates is a popular carrier that offers direct Dubai to Frankfurt plane tickets from DXB.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling — and possibly even explore a different city. When searching for Dubai to Frankfurt flights departing from Dubai Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Stansted Airport (STN)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Located around 10 kilometres from central Dubai, DXB can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Dubai Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Dubai to Frankfurt, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
74.31% of flights that take off from Dubai Airport make it to their destination on time.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your Dubai to Frankfurt flight. Visit family or friends or tick another city off your list. Whatever you want to do, check out these stops between Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport and Frankfurt:
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Stuttgart Airport (STR)
Luxembourg Airport (LUX)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Dubai to DWC in around 2 hours 5 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 45 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Dubai to Frankfurt, kick back in one of these hotels close to Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport:
57% of flights out of Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport arrive according to schedule.
Arriving in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Frankfurt. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 20 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Dubai to Frankfurt, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near FRA:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Frankfurt Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and explore beyond Frankfurt's main sights.
For the best deal, book your ride from Frankfurt Airport around three weeks ahead of your Dubai to Frankfurt flight.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) is about 105 kilometres from the centre of Frankfurt. Following your flight from Dubai to Frankfurt, it takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the trip to take approximately 2 hours 40 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to HHN. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from Dubai to Frankfurt:
No need to worry about public transport schedules or long cab queues. Grab a Frankfurt - Hahn Airport rental car and take your trip in whatever direction you choose. Check out the rates and availability from Flex To Go, Alamo and Keddy By Europcar.
Get exactly what you want. Securing your ride from HHN four weeks ahead of time often means more savings and a wider choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Frankfurt
January is the quietest month for flights from Dubai to Frankfurt, while April is the busiest. Figure out the ideal time to visit Frankfurt based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When booking your Dubai to Frankfurt tickets, think about the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Frankfurt, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 28ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -4ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap flights from Dubai to Frankfurt around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Frankfurt
After booking your flight from Dubai to Frankfurt, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Frankfurt:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Palmengarten, Goethe House and Frankfurt Cathedral are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Frankfurt itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Frankfurt. Around 418 kilometres to the north-east, its top attractions include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Germany, consider Hamburg, about 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are among the biggest draws.