Find cheap flights to Frankfurt am Main

Frankfurt am Main, located along the rivers Rhine and Main in Central Germany, is a fascinating blend of a buzzing metropolis and a serene village. Apart from its museums and architecture, the city’s spectacular skyline and modern landmarks of business and finance have earned Frankfurt the moniker ‘Mainhattan’. The best time to visit Frankfurt is in the late spring months of April – May or in early autumn between August – September when temperatures are around 20 – 22 degrees Celsius. The pleasant weather and scenic landscapes make it a joy to explore the city on foot. Peak tourist season for Frankfurt is from June – July and while the weather is usually warm and sunny, some days could be fairly hot with temperatures soaring to 35 degrees Celsius. The winter months from November – February are cold and rainy but usually the temperatures do not fall below 0 degrees Celsius and it rarely snows in Frankfurt. You may want to avoid planning a trip around the dates of major trade fairs such as the Frankfurt Motor Show or Book Fair as finding affordable accommodation can be a challenge at these times.

Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

S-Bahn

S-Bahn lines S8 and S9 leave from Regionalbahnhof at Terminal 1 every 10 minutes and take 12 minutes to Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof or 16 minutes to Frankfurt Hauptwache station which is closer to the city centre. A single ticket costs €4.80 EUR for adults and €2.80 EUR for children (ages 6 – 14). A RMV day ticket with unlimited travel including night services costs €9.35 EUR for adults and €5.45 for children.

Taxi

A taxi ride to Frankfurt city centre will take approximately 20 to 30 minutes and cost around €45.00 EUR. Frankfurt Airport taxis are available round-the-clock at both terminals.

Rental Cars

Many rental car companies have their desks in section A of Terminal 1 and Section D of Terminal 2. If you book early, you may find the best deals for car rentals with momondo.

Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN)

The Frankfurt Hahn Airport is an international airport in Hahn in the Hunsruck and is 120 kilometres from the Frankfurt city centre. Certain low cost airlines land at this airport. The Airport Shuttle from Hahn to Frankfurt main station takes approximately 1 hour 45 minutes and costs €16.00 EUR per ride. The other option is to rent a car and drive or take a taxi from the airport to Frankfurt city centre.

Public Transport

Frankfurt has a well-developed and dense network of buses, trams, underground U-Bahn lines, S-Bahn city trains and buses, all operated by the RMV. Ticket prices vary by the number of zones travelled, but all the central areas in Frankfurt are contained within a single zone (zone 50). The best way to get around Frankfurt is by using the U-Bahn.

Taxis

Getting around Frankfurt by taxi is an expensive option. Meters start at €3.50 EUR and add €1.75 EUR per kilometre, while the waiting charge is €33.00 EUR per hour in normal traffic.

Bicycles

There are several bike rental companies in Frankfurt. You can also use the bike sharing programs through companies such as Call a Bike or Next Bike. Typically, you will pay an initial one-time registration fee of €3.00 EUR and €1.00 EUR for every 30 minutes or approximately €15.00 EUR for 24 hours.

Things to do and places of interest in Frankfurt

• Explore Frankfurt’s many museums: the German Architecture Museum, Icons Museum Frankfurt, Liebieghaus Sculpture Museum, Frankfurt Transport Museum, Museum of World Cultures Frankfurt, Städel Museum and Caricatura Museum Frankfurt.
• Explore Alstadt, Frankfurt’s old town, that includes several attractions like the Goethe-Haus (a reconstructed home of the German poet and writer, Johan Wolfgang von Goethe), Kaiserdom (St. Bartholomew’s cathedral) and the Römer – a medieval structure which is now the home of the Mayor of Frankfurt.