Flying from Paris to Frankfurt: what you need to know
Planning your flight from Paris to Frankfurt begins with finding the right airport to kick off your trip. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) are the main terminals in Paris.
When it comes to working out where to land in Frankfurt, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) are the primary gateways.
Jump on a direct Paris to Frankfurt flight and you'll be in transit for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.
Paris and Frankfurt share the same timezone, UTC+1.
With 77 weekly flights between the two airports, Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is the busiest route. Hop on the first flight from Paris to Frankfurt with Lufthansa at 06:30. If you'd like to get more out of your day before flying, the last departure from CDG to FRA is with Air France at 20:45.
Leave plenty of time to get on your Paris to Frankfurt flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Frankfurt
Book three months before travelling. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap Paris to Frankfurt flights.
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Flying from Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
You can get a direct flight from Paris to Frankfurt leaving from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Start your journey at CDG and end it at Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
Pick from a variety of airlines that offer direct Paris to Frankfurt plane tickets out of CDG. Get on board with any of these:
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your Paris to Frankfurt flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Charles de Gaulle Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
CDG is about 23 kilometres from central Paris. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Paris to Frankfurt? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near Charles de Gaulle Airport:
When it comes to Charles de Gaulle Airport's on-time performance, 61.46% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
The address for CDG is 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Split up your Paris to Frankfurt flight with a stop so you can stretch your legs or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Top stopovers between Paris Orly Airport and Frankfurt are:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Geneve Airport (GVA)
You can reach ORY from central Paris in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport takes roughly 55 minutes to cover the 14 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your flight from Paris to Frankfurt? Unwind in a hotel near Paris Orly Airport before your trip officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
76% of flights departing Paris Orly Airport make it to their destination as expected.
ORY is located at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
You can book a ticket from Paris to Frankfurt with one or more stops departing from Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA). These are some of the most popular stopovers between BVA and Frankfurt:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
From central Paris, BVA is around 72 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to get to the airport by car and 2 hours 20 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your Paris to Frankfurt flight without having to rush. These hotels near Beauvais-Tille Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out early:
The on-time performance record of BVA is 66.39%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights departing this airport arrive as planned.
Beauvais-Tille Airport is located at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Arriving in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 11 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Paris to Frankfurt. Reserve one of these accommodation options near FRA instead:
Grab a Frankfurt Airport rental car and discover Frankfurt and beyond with your own set of wheels. Wheego, Alamo and OK Mobility are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Frankfurt Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
The centre of Frankfurt is located around 105 kilometres from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN). After your flight from Paris to Frankfurt has landed and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 1 hour 30 minutes.
If you travel by public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 2 hours 40 minutes or so.
There are some comfortable places ready to welcome you near HHN. Settle in and get cosy after your Paris to Frankfurt flight at any of these well-located options:
Flex To Go, Alamo and Keddy By Europcar make picking up a Frankfurt - Hahn Airport rental car quick and easy. These trusted providers are located in or around the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.
Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Booking your ride from HHN four weeks ahead of time often means more savings and a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Frankfurt
April is the most popular month for flights from Paris to Frankfurt. To avoid the crowds, go to Frankfurt in January.
Book a Paris to Frankfurt ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Frankfurt to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Paris to Frankfurt in January when temperatures average between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Frankfurt
Start your Frankfurt trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Paris to Frankfurt, browse our selection of hotels including:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Palmengarten, Goethe House and Frankfurt Cathedral are must-do's during your Frankfurt adventure.
Explore more of Germany
You've seen Frankfurt, now it's time to explore other parts of Germany. Journey around 418 kilometres north-east to Berlin to check off its leading sights. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt, Hamburg is another favourite stop in Germany. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.