Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main (CPT–FRA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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CPT–FRA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Lufthansa and Condor lead the route. The flight covers 5,837 miles in approximately 11h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LH Lufthansa Also: NH, SA | 6 | 789 | 11h25 | – | – | NH, SA |
| DE Condor | 2 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
CPT: SAST · FRA: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Cape Town, it's 6:00 PM in Frankfurt am Main.
S8/S9 S-Bahn to Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (15 min, €5.65) departs from the basement of Terminal 1 Regional station. For long-distance travel to other German cities, the Fernbahnhof (separate building, connected by walkway) has direct ICE services; check if your train stops here before going into the city.Taxis from Terminal 1/2 to Frankfurt city centre cost €25–40. Rental car agencies are at both terminals. Terminal 2 is connected to Terminal 1 via the free SkyLine monorail; allow 5–10 minutes for the transfer. No airport supplement applies to Frankfurt public transit.
Continental climate with moderate continental influence. Winters are cold (−1 to 5°C) with periodic snow and ice. FRA handles de-icing well but heavy snowfall causes delays across the network. Fog along the Rhine Valley is a significant departure risk in November through January, sometimes persisting until midday.
Summers are warm (22–30°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause brief but sharp delays. Spring is mild and damp. Autumn offers the best settled weather. FRA is a major hub. Weather delays cascade through Lufthansa's global network.
CPT–FRA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CPT to FRA
Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) are connected by nonstop service from Lufthansa and Condor. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
CPT to FRA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CPT to FRA is about 11 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,837 miles (9,393 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Zürich, O.R. Tambo and London Heathrow. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.