Flying from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Frankfurt: what you need to know
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is located in Sydney. Based in the UTC+1 timezone, Frankfurt is 10 hours behind Sydney.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from SYD to Frankfurt. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling — and perhaps even visit a new city. When browsing flights from SYD to Frankfurt, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
If you hold a passport from Australia and plan to travel to Germany for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, visa and entry requirements may vary based on the length of your trip and are subject to change. For the latest rules, check with your destination's nearest consulate or embassy before booking a cheap ticket from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Frankfurt.
Located around 18 kilometres from central Sydney, SYD can be reached in approximately 21 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey by public transport is roughly 27 minutes.
After an easy start to your journey? Stay near SYD. Whether you have an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Frankfurt or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Frankfurt
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Frankfurt is P23,084. The cheapest price for a return flight is P46,196. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SYD to Frankfurt if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest tickets from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Frankfurt across every month. It's the best way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt is around 21 minutes by car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 37 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Frankfurt, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near FRA:
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Once your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Frankfurt has landed, you can reach the city centre in about 1 hour and 32 minutes by car. Central Frankfurt is approximately 121 kilometres from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN).
You can expect the trip to take roughly 2 hours and 40 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some great places ready to welcome you near HHN. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your flight from SYD to Frankfurt at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Frankfurt
July is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Frankfurt while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Frankfurt, consider the pace you like to travel at.
The warmest month in Frankfurt is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Frankfurt in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap flights from SYD to Frankfurt in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -4ºC and 7ºC on average.
More about Frankfurt
Once you've booked your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Frankfurt, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Frankfurt:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Palmengarten, Goethe House and Frankfurt Cathedral are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Frankfurt itinerary.
Complete your Frankfurt trip with a car rental
Select one of our car rentals in Frankfurt and see the sights on your own terms. Easily compare options in one go to find the perfect ride after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Frankfurt.