Melbourne MEL to Frankfurt am Main FRA Flights

Flights from Melbourne to Frankfurt am Main generally leave from Melbourne and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.

Melbourne is 22.6 km away from Melbourne city centre and Frankfurt am Main Airport is 18.1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre.

Frankfurt am Main is within the Schengen Area. Passport and visa requirements depend on your nationality. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.

There is a time difference of 10 h in winter and 8 h in summer between Melbourne and Frankfurt am Main.

The best events to attend in Frankfurt am Main include:

• Frankfurt Book Fair, the world's largest trade fair for books, featuring authors, publishers, and literary events
• Frankfurt Christmas Market, a traditional market offering festive food, drinks, and crafts
• Museumsuferfest, a cultural festival celebrating the city's museums with exhibitions and performances
• Mainfest, a riverside festival with food stalls, live music, and fireworks celebrating the Main River.

The best holidays to experience in Frankfurt am Main include:

• New Year's Day, a fresh start to the year with celebrations and fireworks
• Easter Monday, a public holiday with family gatherings and springtime activities
• Labour Day, a day off in May that often includes local festivities and outdoor events
• German Unity Day, a national holiday in October celebrating the reunification of Germany with various local events.

The best seasons to visit Frankfurt am Main are Spring or Fall. The best weather to explore Frankfurt am Main is during May-June or September-October.

For international flights we recommend to arrive 2.5 to 3 hours before departure. Please check the website of your departure airport if in doubt. Some airports may offer booking time slots for security checks or offer additional information on when to get there based on time of day.

Most airlines permit carry-on bags that fit within specific dimensions (e. G. 22 x 14 x 9 inches or 56 x 36 x 23 cm), including handles and wheels. Bags must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you.

Many airlines impose weight limits, commonly ranging between 7 kg (15 lbs) and 12 kg (26 lbs).
Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.
Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.

The list of items prohibited on an airplane varies by country and airline, but in general, the following items are not allowed in carry-on or checked baggage: Weapons and self-defence items, sharp objects, flammable materials, explosives, toxic substances, or liquids over 100ml (except for medications and baby essentials). In checked baggage, firearms (without authorization), explosives, large lithium batteries, and hazardous chemicals are prohibited. Electronic cigarettes must be in carry-on bags, while alcohol and dry ice have restrictions. Always check with your airline for specific regulations.