Flying from Moscow to Frankfurt: what you need to know
When searching for a flight from Moscow to Frankfurt, there's a range of airports you can take off from. Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO), Vnukovo Airport (VKO) and Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME) are among Moscow's main options.
Arrive in Frankfurt at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN).
Frankfurt is two hours behind Moscow and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
For a relaxed travel experience, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your Moscow to Frankfurt flight.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Moscow to Frankfurt
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap Moscow to Frankfurt flight. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
Finding cheap plane tickets from Moscow to Frankfurt is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across the month and bag a sweet deal.
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Vnukovo Airport (VKO)
VKO is around 29 kilometres from central Moscow. It'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport when driving from the city centre.
You're going on holiday, so why not spend an extra night away from home? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Vnukovo Airport the day before your flight from Moscow to Frankfurt:
65% of flights taking off from Vnukovo Airport meet their expected arrival time.
Arriving in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt takes around 20 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 11 kilometres away.
It typically takes 35 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
Consider staying in a hotel near FRA if you have a late flight from Moscow to Frankfurt. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Frankfurt Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and venture far and wide through Frankfurt and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Frankfurt Airport around three weeks ahead of your Moscow to Frankfurt flight.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
As soon as your flight from Moscow to Frankfurt has arrived, you can get to the city centre in around 1 hour 30 minutes by car. Central Frankfurt is roughly 105 kilometres from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN).
Travelling by public transport will take about 2 hours 40 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to HHN. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from Moscow to Frankfurt:
Flex To Go, Alamo and Keddy By Europcar make collecting a Frankfurt - Hahn Airport rental car easy and quick. These companies are located in or around the terminal and will have you on the road before long.
Don't pay more than you need to. Reserving your ride four weeks before your arrival at HHN will help you save.
Best time to go to Frankfurt
January is the quietest month for flights from Moscow to Frankfurt, while April is the busiest. Work out the best time to go to Frankfurt based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Frankfurt is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your Moscow to Frankfurt ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Look for cheap flights from Moscow to Frankfurt in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -4ºC and 7ºC on average.
More about Frankfurt
Start your Frankfurt trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Moscow to Frankfurt, explore our selection of hotels including:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Palmengarten, Goethe House and Frankfurt Cathedral are must-visits when exploring Frankfurt.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Frankfurt. Around 418 kilometres to the north-east, top sights here include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Around 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt, Hamburg is another favourite stop in Germany. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
