Nuremberg to Frankfurt am Main (NUE–FRA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
NUE–FRA is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Lufthansa, Air India and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 118 miles in approximately 0h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 31 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LH Lufthansa | 28 | 319, 320, CR9 | 0h30-0h45 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| AI Air India | 12 | 320, CR9 | 0h45 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| AC Air Canada | 7 | 319 | 0h45 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 7 | CR9 | 0h45 | – | Oneworld | – |
| AZ ITA Airways | 6 | 319 | 0h45 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Frankfurt am Main from Nuremberg
| Metric | NUE→FRA | MUC→FRA | STR→FRA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from NUE | – | 85 mi | 101 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 7 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 60 | 162 | 75 |
| Flight time | 0h 30m | 0h 55m | 0h 45m |
Travel Essentials
NUE: CET · FRA: CET
When it's 6:00 PM in Nuremberg, it's 6:00 PM in Frankfurt am Main.
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.
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.
NUE–FRA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from NUE to FRA
Nuremberg Airport (NUE) and Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, Air India, ITA Airways, Cathay Pacific and Lufthansa. With 60 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
NUE to FRA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from NUE to FRA ranges from 0 hours 30 minutes to 0 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 118 miles (190 km). There are approximately 60 weekly flights outbound and 50 return, totaling 110 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
31 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via BRI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Munich (MUC), Stuttgart (STR) and Schkeuditz (LEJ).