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Städel Museum
One of Germany’s leading art museums, with major European works from the Middle Ages to the present on the Museumsufer.
Flights from Edinburgh to Frankfurt am Main depart on average 45 times per day, taking around 2h 43m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $126 (€101) but you can travel from only $88 (€71) by bus.
There are 2 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:30, the last at 22:35. The fastest flight covers the 635 miles (1023 km) distance in 2h 0m. November is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 635 miles (1023 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $126 (€101) |
Flights per day 45 |
Direct flights 2 |
Fastest flight 2h 0m |
First flight 12:30 AM |
Last flight 10:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 63 days |
Cheapest price
$183
Average price
$336
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h 45 m
Flights per day
48
Distance
1023 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Edinburgh to Frankfurt am Main is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Frankfurt am Main will cost around $336 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $183.
Of the 48 flights that leave Edinburgh for Frankfurt am Main onWed, Jun 03, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 03 the direct flights cover the 1023 km distance in an average of 2 h 45 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h .
On Wed, Jun 03 the longest flights will take 3 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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KL1825Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $88. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.0 - 2.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $88, and a train costs an average of $535.
Distance: 635 miles (1023 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
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$260 Average price | $144 Average price Cheapest | $535 Average price | $209 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 25h 55m Average total duration 25h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 51m Average total duration 13h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.1 - 6.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is $116 (€94) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $260 (€210).
A bus is $391 (€315) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $535 (€431).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 21m.
Bus takes on average 25h 25m.
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Frankfurt am Main flights for today, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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BA1461 · BA902 | 8:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 12h20 | 9:50 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1463 · BA902 | 9:15 PM Edinburgh Airport | 11h35 | 9:50 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 1 transfer | |
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AF1887+ AF1218 | 5:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 7h40 | 2:20 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1887+ AF1018 | 5:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 15h25 | 10:05 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1887+ AF1318 | 5:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 11h05 | 5:45 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL922+ KL1825 | 5:45 AM Edinburgh Airport | 15h15 | 10:00 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL922+ KL1817 | 5:45 AM Edinburgh Airport | 4h20 | 11:05 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL922+ KL1819 | 5:45 AM Edinburgh Airport | 6h50 | 1:35 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL922+ KL1821 | 5:45 AM Edinburgh Airport | 11h15 | 6:00 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1467 · BA908 | 5:55 AM Edinburgh Airport | 12h50 | 7:45 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1467 · BA906 | 5:55 AM Edinburgh Airport | 6h55 | 1:50 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH965 | 6:10 AM Edinburgh Airport | 2h00 | 9:10 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA8701+ BA908 | 6:20 AM Edinburgh Airport | 12h25 | 7:45 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA906+ BA8701 | 6:20 AM Edinburgh Airport | 6h30 | 1:50 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1465 · BA908 | 6:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 12h05 | 7:45 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1465 · BA906 | 6:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 6h10 | 1:50 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA908+ BA8711 | 7:00 AM Edinburgh Airport | 11h45 | 7:45 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA908+ BA8713 | 7:25 AM Edinburgh Airport | 11h20 | 7:45 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX3604+ LX8291 | 8:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 6h00 | 3:40 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX8291+ LX3600 | 8:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 4h55 | 2:35 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA8703+ BA910 | 8:50 AM Edinburgh Airport | 12h45 | 10:35 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA908+ BA8703 | 8:50 AM Edinburgh Airport | 9h55 | 7:45 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1825 · KL924 | 9:15 AM Edinburgh Airport | 11h45 | 10:00 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL924+ KL1821 | 9:15 AM Edinburgh Airport | 7h45 | 6:00 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1441 · BA908 | 10:25 AM Edinburgh Airport | 8h20 | 7:45 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1441 · BA910 | 10:25 AM Edinburgh Airport | 11h10 | 10:35 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA908+ BA8715 | 10:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 8h05 | 7:45 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA910+ BA8715 | 10:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 10h55 | 10:35 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1687+ AF1018 | 11:35 AM Edinburgh Airport | 9h30 | 10:05 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1687+ AF1318 | 11:35 AM Edinburgh Airport | 5h10 | 5:45 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 1 transfer | |
SN2064+ SN2615 | 12:40 PM Edinburgh Airport | 5h05 | 6:45 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH961 | 12:50 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2h00 | 3:50 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL928+ KL1825 | 1:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 7h50 | 10:00 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL928+ KL1821 | 1:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 3h50 | 6:00 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL928+ KL1815 | 1:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 19h25 | 9:35 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA910+ BA8705 | 1:20 PM Edinburgh Airport | 8h15 | 10:35 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1447 · BA910 | 1:40 PM Edinburgh Airport | 7h55 | 10:35 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1447 · BA908 | 1:40 PM Edinburgh Airport | 5h05 | 7:45 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1451 · BA910 | 3:25 PM Edinburgh Airport | 6h10 | 10:35 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1453 · BA910 | 4:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 5h05 | 10:35 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL932+ KL1815 | 5:05 PM Edinburgh Airport | 15h30 | 9:35 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL932+ KL1817 | 5:05 PM Edinburgh Airport | 17h00 | 11:05 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL932+ KL1819 | 5:05 PM Edinburgh Airport | 19h30 | 1:35 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL932+ KL1825 | 5:05 PM Edinburgh Airport | 3h55 | 10:00 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2525 · LH123 | 5:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 4h20 | 10:30 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1518 · AF1487 | 5:25 PM Edinburgh Airport | 14h35 | 9:00 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1618 · AF1487 | 5:25 PM Edinburgh Airport | 17h00 | 11:25 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH963 | 5:50 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2h00 | 8:50 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
SK2514 · SK675 | 7:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 18h25 | 2:35 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 1 transfer | |
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One of Germany’s leading art museums, with major European works from the Middle Ages to the present on the Museumsufer.
A favorite for families and science lovers, famous for dinosaur skeletons and extensive natural history displays.
Major contemporary and modern art exhibition hall known for high-profile temporary shows in the historic center.
Frankfurt’s historic central square, lined with traditional-style buildings and closely linked to the city’s medieval past.
The museum embankment along the Main is ideal for scenic walks and easy access to many of the city’s top museums.
Riverside promenade popular for skyline photography, walks, and open views across the Main and central Frankfurt.
Thin smoked pork sausages traditionally served warm with mustard, bread, and potato salad. They are one of Frankfurt’s best-known culinary specialties with protected regional status.
Frankfurt’s famous cold herb sauce made with seven herbs, usually served with boiled eggs and potatoes. It is a classic local spring and summer dish strongly associated with the city.
A sour milk cheese specialty marinated with onions, vinegar, and oil. It is a traditional Hessian tavern dish, especially popular with apple wine.
Two-Michelin-star fine dining restaurant in the Palmengarten, known for elegant modern cuisine and polished service in a refined setting.
Classic apple wine tavern in Sachsenhausen known for Grüne Soße, schnitzel, and traditional Frankfurt atmosphere with communal seating.
Well-known traditional Hessian restaurant and cider house, popular for hearty regional dishes and house apple wine in a historic setting.
Prices are high by German standards, especially hotels and dining near the centre and trade fair areas.
Service is usually included. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10%; about 10% for very good service. Round up taxi fares. Small tips are optional in cafes and bars.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Frankfurt am Main by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Frankfurt am Main, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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