Flying from Moscow to Frankfurt: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can start your journey from in Moscow. Check out your options departing from Vnukovo Airport (VKO) or Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME) when reserving your flight from Moscow to Frankfurt.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) are Frankfurt's major entry points.
Frankfurt is two hours behind Moscow and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you get on your Moscow to Frankfurt flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Moscow to Frankfurt
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap Moscow to Frankfurt flight. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
Finding cheap plane tickets from Moscow to Frankfurt is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across the month and bag a sweet deal.
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Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME)
Get more out of your holiday with a stopover on your Moscow to Frankfurt flight. Visit family or friends or cross another city off your list. Whatever you want to do, check out these stops between Moscow Domodedovo Airport and Frankfurt:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Antalya Airport (AYT)
Mohamed V International Airport (CMN)
Driving from central Moscow to DME usually takes 1 hour 10 minutes, depending on traffic. It's roughly 40 kilometres from the city centre to the airport.
Moscow Domodedovo Airport has an on-time performance of 55.67%. This figure shows how often flights that depart from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Arriving in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt takes around 20 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 11 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Moscow to Frankfurt. Stay at one of these accommodation options near FRA instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Frankfurt Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and chase adventure across Frankfurt and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Frankfurt Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) is around 105 kilometres from the centre of Frankfurt. Following your flight from Moscow to Frankfurt, it'll take you approximately 1 hour 30 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the journey to take approximately 2 hours 40 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near HHN. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from Moscow to Frankfurt:
Forget about public transport timetables or waiting forever for a cab. Grab a Frankfurt - Hahn Airport rental car and let the journey unfold your way. Compare availability and rates from Flex To Go, Alamo and Keddy By Europcar.
Avoid paying extra. Reserving your ride four weeks before your arrival at HHN can get you a lower rate.
Best time to go to Frankfurt
January is the quietest month for flights from Moscow to Frankfurt, while April is the busiest. Work out the best time to go to Frankfurt based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Frankfurt is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your Moscow to Frankfurt ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Look for cheap flights from Moscow to Frankfurt in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
More about Frankfurt
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Frankfurt right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Moscow to Frankfurt:
Palmengarten and Goethe House are just two of the major attractions to add to your Frankfurt to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Frankfurt Cathedral.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Frankfurt. Around 418 kilometres to the north-east, top sights here include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
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.
