Sylt to Frankfurt am Main (GWT–FRA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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LH161
LH Lufthan
319
6:30 PM
CET
7:50 PM
CET
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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LH160
LH Lufthan
319
4:30 PM
CET T1
5:45 PM
CET
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Sylt to Frankfurt am Main
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 338 mi 1h 20m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

GWT–FRA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Lufthansa leads the route. The flight covers 338 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GWT–FRA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LH Lufthansa 3 319 1h20 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – LH
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: LH (3 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, GWT to FRA direction.
Mon
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Tue
0
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Wed
1
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Thu
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Fri
1
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Sat
0
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Sun
1
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GWT to FRA.
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One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
86
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.

Other ways to reach Frankfurt am Main from Sylt

Nearby airports with service to Frankfurt Main Airport.
Metric GWT→FRA BLL→FRA HAM→FRA
Distance from GWT 66 mi 111 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 6
Weekly flights 3 35 160
Flight time 1h 20m 1h 25m 1h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of GWT with service to Frankfurt Main Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Frankfurt am Main is 0 hours the same as Sylt.
GWT: CET · FRA: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in Sylt, it's 6:00 PM in Frankfurt am Main.
Distance & Flight Time
338 mi / 544 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 20m.
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.

GWT–FRA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sylt to Frankfurt am Main route.
Route details
Distance338 mi / 544 km
Flight time1h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: GWT
IATA / ICAOGWT / EDXW
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Elevation51 ft / 16 m
Destination: FRA
IATA / ICAOFRA / EDDF
TimezoneEurope/Busingen
Passengers/yr61.5M
Elevation364 ft / 111 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GWT to FRA flights.
Nonstop flights from Westerland Sylt Airport to Frankfurt Main Airport take approximately 1h 20m. The route covers 338 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Lufthansa.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from GWT to FRA. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DUS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from FRA to GWT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BLL, HAM and BRE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 GWT to FRA

Westerland Sylt Airport (GWT) and Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) are connected by nonstop service from Lufthansa. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

GWT to FRA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GWT to FRA ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 338 miles (544 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via DUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Billund (BLL), Hamburg (HAM) and Bremen (BRE).