Travelling from Frankfurt to Stuttgart Airport (STR): What you need to know
Put your plans into motion at Frankfurt Airport (FRA), the main airport in Frankfurt. Search for flights from Frankfurt to Stuttgart Airport (STR) that jet out of this terminal.
45 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Frankfurt to Stuttgart Airport flight.
Stuttgart Airport is located in Stuttgart. The city's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Frankfurt.
The most popular route is from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Stuttgart Airport (STR), with 33 direct services every week. If you're eager to be on your way, the earliest flight from FRA to STR is the 6:40am Lufthansa service. If a later start suits your schedule, the final departure is at 10:10pm with Lufthansa.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Frankfurt to STR. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like September. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and as much as four hours for international journeys. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Take the express route from Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Nonstop flights from Frankfurt to Stuttgart Airport (STR) operate from here.
When leaving from FRA, you can take a direct flight from Frankfurt to Stuttgart Airport with Lufthansa.
Most passengers choose to fly with Lufthansa from FRA to STR.
Lufthansa ranks as the leading on-time carrier on this route, with 84.39% of its services landing on schedule.
Located around 11 kilometres from central Frankfurt, FRA can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 20 minutes.
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When it comes to Frankfurt Airport's on-time performance, 74% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Frankfurt Hahn Airport (HHN)
You can get to HHN from central Frankfurt in about 1 hour 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport takes roughly 2 hours 10 minutes to cover the 121 kilometres or so.
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The majority of flights that leave Frankfurt Hahn Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 82%.
About Stuttgart Airport (STR)
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Booking your ride around one week ahead of your Frankfurt to Stuttgart Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to central Stuttgart
Stuttgart Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Stuttgart. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Stuttgart Airport (STR)
Currently, $199 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Stuttgart Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $324. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Frankfurt to STR. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
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The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Stuttgart Airport (STR)
September is when most people book flights from Frankfurt to Stuttgart Airport (STR). Visit Stuttgart in December if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Book a Frankfurt to STR plane ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Stuttgart to range from 11ºC to 27ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Frankfurt to Stuttgart Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -7ºC and 7ºC.
More about Stuttgart
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There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. Mercedes-Benz Museum, Porsche Museum and State Gallery of Stuttgart are highlights which should feature on every Stuttgart itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
Stuttgart is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Germany just waiting to be explored. Around 193 kilometres east of Stuttgart, a visit to Munich will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Marienplatz, Theresienwiese and Deutsches Museum.
Wiesbaden is another well-known destination in Germany and is around 177 kilometres northwest of Stuttgart. No trip is complete without experiencing Neroberg, Kurhaus Wiesbaden GmbH and Kaiser Friedrich Therme.