Flying from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Stansted Airport (STN): what you need to know
The timezone in London is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Frankfurt.
Give yourself enough time to make your FRA to STN flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as April? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Frankfurt Airport to Stansted Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between FRA and STN:
EuroAirport Swiss
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Hamburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Stansted Airport (STN)
Currently, $177 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Frankfurt Airport to Stansted Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $336. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from FRA to STN if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across the month when searching for a flight from Frankfurt Airport to Stansted Airport.
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Handy information about Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
67.47% of flights that leave from Frankfurt Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to Frankfurt Airport from central Frankfurt, it takes about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near FRA? If you're catching an early flight from Frankfurt Airport to Stansted Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Stansted Airport (STN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Frankfurt Airport to Stansted Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near STN instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Stansted Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Europcar and see more of London and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Stansted Airport around four weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Stansted Airport (STN) to central London
Stansted Airport to central London has a drive time of about 1 hour. It's approximately 64 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Stansted Airport (STN)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Stansted Airport. August is the busiest month to head to London. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Stansted Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in London, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC to 26ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from FRA to STN in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC and 9ºC then.
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