Mexico City to Frankfurt am Main (NLU–FRA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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LH8221
LH Lufthansa
77X
1:10 AM
CST
7:35 PM
CEST
10h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH8220
LH Lufthansa
77L
5:19 AM
CEST
9:39 AM
CST
12h 20m
M T W T F S S
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LH8224
LH Lufthansa
77L
1:33 PM
CEST
4:51 PM
CST
11h 18m
M T W T F S S
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LH8222
LH Lufthansa
77L
2:37 PM
CEST
5:38 PM
CST
11h 1m
M T W T F S S
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QR8139
QR Qatar
77L
7:10 PM
CEST
10:19 PM
CST
11h 9m
M T W T F S S
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EK9935
EK Emirates
77X
10:37 PM
CEST
1:53 AM+1
CST
11h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Mexico City to Frankfurt am Main
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 5,916 mi 10h 25m nonstop +8h ahead 17 1-stop hubs

NLU–FRA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Lufthansa leads the route. The flight covers 5,916 miles in approximately 10h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 17 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NLU–FRA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LH Lufthansa 1 77X 10h25
Aircraft on this route
77X Boeing 777-200ER – LH
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LH (1 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, NLU to FRA direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NLU to FRA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
651
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 Mexico City

Nearby airports with service to Frankfurt Main Airport.
Metric NLU→FRA MEX→FRA
Distance from NLU 22 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3
Weekly flights 1 21
Flight time 10h 25m 9h 40m
Airports within 200 miles of NLU with service to Frankfurt Main Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+8h
Frankfurt am Main is 8 hours ahead of Mexico City.
NLU: CST · FRA: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Mexico City, it's 2:00 AM (next day) in Frankfurt am Main.
Distance & Flight Time
5,916 mi / 9,521 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 25m.
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.

NLU–FRA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Mexico City to Frankfurt am Main route.
Route details
Distance5,916 mi / 9,521 km
Flight time10h 25m
Time difference+8 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 10 return
1-stop connections17 hubs
Origin: NLU
IATA / ICAONLU / MMSM
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr6.3M
Elevation7,369 ft / 2,246 m
Destination: FRA
IATA / ICAOFRA / EDDF
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Passengers/yr61.5M
Elevation364 ft / 111 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NLU to FRA flights.
Nonstop flights from Felipe Ángeles International Airport to Frankfurt Main Airport take approximately 10h 25m. The route covers 5,916 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Lufthansa.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from NLU to FRA. The return direction has about 10 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CVG, PHL, DFW, SJD, MTY, PTY, UIO, IAH, ANC, GDL, CUN, ORD, PUJ, LAX, BOG, IST and PVG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Frankfurt am Main is 8 hours ahead of Mexico City.
Yes, return flights from FRA to NLU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MEX. 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 NLU to FRA

Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) and Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) are connected by nonstop service from Lufthansa. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

NLU to FRA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NLU to FRA ranges from 10 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,916 miles (9,521 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 11 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via CVG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mexico City (MEX).