Flying from Washington DC to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): What you need to know
Planning your flight from Washington DC to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) begins with finding the most convenient airport to start your journey from. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are your main options in Washington DC.
Frankfurt Airport is located in Frankfurt. The city follows the UTC+1 timezone and is five hours ahead of Washington DC.
Your flight from Washington DC to FRA won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, you'll want to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you deal with longer queues.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Washington DC to FRA. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
DCA is around 8 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 45 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near Ronald Reagan National Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Washington DC to Frankfurt Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Of the departures from Ronald Reagan National Airport, 76.44% land on time at their destination.
The address for DCA is 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
You can book a direct Washington DC to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) flight ticket with departures from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Decide if leaving from IAD is a better fit for your trip.
From IAD, direct flights from Washington DC to FRA are available with United Airlines.
United Airlines is the top choice for passengers flying from IAD to FRA.
Lufthansa is the most consistently on-time carrier operating flights between Washington Dulles International Airport and Frankfurt Airport.
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Washington DC to Frankfurt Airport. Check out these connections between Washington Dulles International Airport and FRA:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
On public transport, you can travel from central Washington DC to IAD in around 1 hour 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 50 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Washington DC to FRA flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Washington Dulles International Airport:
Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time performance of 74.39%. This figure provides insight into how often flights that leave from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
You can lock in a flight ticket from Washington DC to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) with a stop or two out of Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). These are some of the most common stopovers between BWI and FRA:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
The journey to BWI from the centre of Washington DC is around 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 50 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay close to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport and know you'll get to your gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Washington DC to Frankfurt Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights reach their destinations within the expected time frame. At BWI, that rate is 77.13%.
About Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Washington DC to Frankfurt Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near FRA:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Frankfurt Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and explore beyond Frankfurt's usual tourist stops.
Booking your ride around three weeks in advance of your Washington DC to Frankfurt Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
The centre of Frankfurt is around 11 kilometres from Frankfurt Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary based on traffic conditions, so do some research before you go.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
$629 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Frankfurt Airport. A return flight starts at $1,027. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
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The best month for finding cheap Washington DC to Frankfurt Airport tickets is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Washington DC to Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Visit Frankfurt in February if you prefer a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Frankfurt is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 28ºC. Book your Washington DC to FRA flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January sees temperatures of between -4ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Frankfurt Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Frankfurt
Once you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Frankfurt Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Frankfurt:
Frankfurt Christmas Market and Frankfurt Book Fair are a couple of popular attractions to put on your Frankfurt travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Holocaust Memorial.
Explore more of Germany
Frankfurt is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Germany you'll want to see. About 193 kilometres north-west of Frankfurt, a trip to Essen will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like PACT Zollverein, Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex in Essen and Philharmonie Essen.
If there's time to check out another corner of Germany, consider Stuttgart, roughly 145 kilometres south of Frankfurt. Porsche Museum, Mercedes-Benz Museum and Marienplatz are highlights.