Frankfurt am Main to London (FRA–LHR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
FRA–LHR is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Lufthansa, Air VIA and British Airways lead the route. The flight covers 406 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 166 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LH Lufthansa Also: A3, AV, NH, OU | 35 | 32N | 1h40 | – | – | A3, AV, NH, OU |
| VL Air VIA Also: A3 | 35 | 32N | 1h20-1h40 | – | – | A3 |
| BA British Airways Also: B6, JL, QR | 23 | 319, 320, 32N, 32Q | 1h35-1h55 | – | Oneworld | B6, JL, QR |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach London from Frankfurt am Main
| Metric | FRA→LHR | CGN→LHR | STR→LHR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from FRA | – | 85 mi | 97 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 185 | – | 25 |
| Flight time | 1h 20m | 1h 25m | 1h 40m |
Travel Essentials
FRA: CEST · LHR: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in Frankfurt am Main, it's 5:00 PM in London.
German passport holders can enter the UK visa-free for stays up to 6 months as a Standard Visitor. Since Brexit, EU free movement no longer applies. You need a valid passport. National ID cards are not accepted for entry to the UK anymore. Your passport should be valid for the duration of your stay.
At the UK border you may be asked about your plans, accommodation, return ticket, and available funds. You cannot work on a Standard Visitor visa. Business meetings, conferences, and tourism are fine. Study courses under 6 months are permitted too.
For longer stays or work, you need a visa before traveling. Work visas (Skilled Worker visa) require employer sponsorship and cost from GBP 719. The application is online through gov.uk, and biometrics are collected at a visa application centre in Germany. Processing takes 3 to 8 weeks.
The UK uses eGates at major airports for passport holders aged 10 and over from EU countries. Queue times through eGates are usually under 10 minutes at Heathrow and Gatwick.
S-Bahn lines S8 and S9 run from Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (main station) to Terminal 1 every 15 minutes (15 min, €5.65 single or included in a Frankfurt day ticket). ICE and IC long-distance trains serve the airport's own long-distance station (Fernbahnhof); this is separate from the S-Bahn Regional station and connects Frankfurt to Cologne, Stuttgart, Munich, and other cities without requiring travel through the city centre.Taxis from the city centre cost €25–35 and take 15–25 minutes. Terminal 2 connects to Terminal 1 via the free SkyLine people mover.
Heathrow Express runs every 15 minutes to Paddington (15 min, £25). Piccadilly line is slower (50–60 min) but £5.50 with Oyster. National Express coaches serve all terminals from Victoria (60–90 min, £6–10). Black cabs cost £50–90 to central London depending on traffic and time of day.
Mild maritime climate. Summers average 18–23°C with long daylight hours. Winters are 2–7°C, rarely below freezing. Rain is frequent year-round but rarely heavy. Pack layers and a waterproof jacket regardless of season. Fog can disrupt flights November through February.
FRA–LHR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FRA to LHR
Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways, Lufthansa and Air VIA. With 185 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
FRA to LHR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FRA to LHR ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes to 2 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 406 miles (654 km). There are approximately 185 weekly flights outbound and 185 return, totaling 370 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
166 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SZG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Köln (Cologne) (CGN), Stuttgart (STR) and Luxembourg (LUX).