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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
LH8221
LH Lufthansa
77X
1:40 AM
CST
8:30 PM
CEST
10h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH8224
LH Lufthansa
77X
12:25 PM
CEST
4:35 PM
CST
12h 10m
44%
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH8222
LH Lufthansa
77L
1:30 PM
CEST
5:40 PM
CST
12h 10m
44%
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH8220
LH Lufthansa
77L
6:30 PM
CEST
10:40 PM
CST
12h 10m
44%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK9935
EK Emirates
77X
9:25 PM
CEST
1:25 AM+1
CST
12h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MTY Monterrey 13h 23m LHVB LH Monterrey (MTY) to Frankfurt am Main flights
CUN Cancún 13h 27m CMVBY4 DEEK Cancún (CUN) to Frankfurt am Main flights
GDL Guadalajara 13h 57m ACAFAM LH Guadalajara (GDL) to Frankfurt am Main flights
IAH Houston 15h 6m EKTK ACLHNZ Houston (IAH) to Frankfurt am Main flights
PUJ Punta Cana 15h 41m DM 4YDEEK Punta Cana (PUJ) to Frankfurt am Main flights
BOG Bogota 18h 22m AVM7VB LH Bogota (BOG) to Frankfurt am Main flights
ANC Anchorage 20h 40m CX DEKZRO Anchorage (ANC) to Frankfurt am Main flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 28h 30m AC 3SAAAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Frankfurt am Main flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 29h 25m CZ AZCACZ Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Frankfurt am Main flights
LAX Los Angeles 30h 5m M7 3SDELH Los Angeles (LAX) to Frankfurt am Main flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Mexico City to Frankfurt am Main
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5,916 mi 10h 50m nonstop +8h ahead

NLU–FRA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Lufthansa leads the route. The flight covers 5,916 miles in approximately 10h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 10h50
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
11
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NLU to FRA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
611
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 50m 10h 54m
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 50m gate to gate.
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 50m
Time difference+8 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 11 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 10h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 5,916 miles.
1 airline operates flights from NLU to FRA: Lufthansa.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Monterrey, Cancún and Guadalajara.
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.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 is about 10 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,916 miles (9,521 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Monterrey, Cancún and Guadalajara. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mexico City (MEX).