Guadalajara to Frankfurt am Main (GDL–FRA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
LH8225
LH Lufthan
77L
5:06 AM
CST
8:00 PM
CET
7h 54m
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Guadalajara to Frankfurt am Main
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 6,042 mi 7h 54m nonstop +7h ahead 32 1-stop hubs

GDL–FRA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Lufthansa leads the route. The flight covers 6,042 miles in approximately 7h 54m. Beyond nonstop, 32 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GDL–FRA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LH Lufthansa 6 77L 7h54 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
77L Boeing 777-200LR – LH
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: LH (6 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, GDL to FRA direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GDL to FRA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,825
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+7h
Frankfurt am Main is 7 hours ahead of Guadalajara.
GDL: CST · FRA: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in Guadalajara, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Frankfurt am Main.
Distance & Flight Time
6,042 mi / 9,723 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 54m.
Visa & Entry

Mexican passport holders enter Germany visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the entire Schengen area. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen zone.

Getting from FRA

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.

Frankfurt am Main Climate

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.

GDL–FRA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Guadalajara to Frankfurt am Main route.
Route details
Distance6,042 mi / 9,723 km
Flight time7h 54m
Time difference+7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out
1-stop connections32 hubs
Origin: GDL
IATA / ICAOGDL / MMGL
TimezoneAmerica/Bahia_Banderas
Passengers/yr17.9M
Elevation5,016 ft / 1,529 m
Destination: FRA
IATA / ICAOFRA / EDDF
TimezoneEurope/Busingen
Passengers/yr61.5M
Elevation364 ft / 111 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GDL to FRA flights.
Nonstop flights from Guadalajara International Airport to Frankfurt Main Airport take approximately 7h 54m. The route covers 6,042 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Lufthansa.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from GDL to FRA.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CVG, LUX, JFK, AUS, YYZ, MAD, CLT, CDG, ANC, MIA, LAS, SJD, DEN, CUN, MCO, SFO, IAH, MEX, PTY, YUL, MTY, ORD, BOG, ATL, EWR, YVR, SEA, LAX, IAD, DFW, SJO and YYC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Frankfurt am Main is 7 hours ahead of Guadalajara.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from GDL to FRA

Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) and Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) are connected by nonstop service from Lufthansa. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

GDL to FRA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GDL to FRA ranges from 7 hours 54 minutes. The route covers a distance of 6,042 miles (9,723 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

32 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via CVG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.