Flying from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to Frankfurt: what you need to know
Frankfurt is eight hours ahead of Phoenix, where Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is located. Frankfurt observes the UTC+1 timezone.
For a relaxed start to your PHX to Frankfurt flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month such as March? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper plane ticket from PHX to Frankfurt. All you need to do is deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Located around 6 kilometres from central Phoenix, PHX can be reached in about 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 25 minutes.
Searching for a hotel close to PHX? If you're catching an early flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Frankfurt, these stays put the terminal practically at your doorstep:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from PHX land at their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.
You'll find PHX at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to Frankfurt
The best price we've found for a one-way Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Frankfurt flight is $579. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,383. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to pick up cheap flights from PHX to Frankfurt if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Frankfurt throughout the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
There's no need to keep looking every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's an extra saving on cheap flights from PHX to Frankfurt.
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Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt takes about 25 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 11 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 20 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Frankfurt. Reserve one of these accommodation options near FRA instead:
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Frankfurt Airport around three weeks before your flight from PHX to Frankfurt.
Frankfurt Hahn Airport (HHN)
Frankfurt Hahn Airport (HHN) is roughly 121 kilometres from the centre of Frankfurt. Once you've hopped off your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Frankfurt, it'll take you around 1 hour 25 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
The trip will take about 2 hours 10 minutes on public transport.
After stepping off your PHX to Frankfurt flight, rest your head at a hotel close to HHN. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Get first dibs on the best options. Reserving your ride from HHN four weeks in advance often means more savings and a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Frankfurt
It's time to figure out your dates for your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Frankfurt. September is the busiest month to visit Frankfurt. If you want a quieter vibe, go in January.
When booking your Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Frankfurt plane ticket, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Frankfurt, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 29ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -4ºC and 7ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from PHX to Frankfurt around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Frankfurt
Once you've booked your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Frankfurt, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Frankfurt:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Bildungsstatte Anne Frank, Van Gogh Alive Frankfurt and Main Tower are highlights which should be on every Frankfurt itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Frankfurt. Around 418 kilometres away to the northeast, its top attractions include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall and Parliament Building.
Hamburg is another standout destination in Germany and is around 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. No trip is complete without seeing Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.