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July 14 - July 30

Cheapest

EDI - Frankfurt

$212

$101

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August 19 - August 31

Cheapest

EDI - Frankfurt

$234

$101

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July 7 - July 15

Earliest

EDI - Frankfurt

$234

$102

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July 22 - July 29

EDI - Frankfurt

$230

$103

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July 8 - July 15

EDI - Frankfurt

$239

$103

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August 11 - August 20

EDI - Frankfurt

$242

$103

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July 9 - July 15

EDI - Frankfurt

$239

$104

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August 12 - August 17

Best

EDI - Frankfurt

$260

$106

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August 17 - August 26

EDI - Frankfurt

$245

$106

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July 22 - July 27

EDI - Frankfurt

$233

$107

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Insights for flights from Edinburgh to Frankfurt

A typical journey from Edinburgh to Frankfurt takes about 6h 20m, including connections. Since most itineraries connect at least once, this median duration reflects the time spent on connecting flights. When you fly from Edinburgh to Frankfurt, you can expect to spend a significant portion of your travel time in transit.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Edinburgh to Frankfurt, fares typically range from $193–$297, with a median of $252. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Approximately 33% of recent fares from Edinburgh to Frankfurt were classified as a good price, indicating that competitive options are regularly available. New deals appear almost daily, making it beneficial to monitor prices.

The cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to Frankfurt is often during December, with a median fare of $177. Other affordable months include January, where the median fare is $181, and April, with a median fare of $218. These months present opportunities for more budget-friendly travel.

Most itineraries for flights from Edinburgh to Frankfurt involve at least one connection, with only 28.1% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of flights that do connect, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This means you should plan for at least one stop on your journey to Frankfurt from Edinburgh.

How much is a round trip from Edinburgh to Frankfurt

Regular price: $169 - $368

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Edinburgh to Frankfurt–Hahn is typically between $169 and $368. The current lowest deal is $101 with Ryanair, for travel from Jul 14-Jul 30.

now $101

Low $169

High $368

The cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to Frankfurt

The cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Frankfurt is December, with a median price of $177. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $337. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $177

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $337

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Direct flights from Edinburgh to Frankfurt

Lufthansa

Last-minute flights going from Edinburgh to Frankfurt

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Frankfurt

Edinburgh (EDI) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Ryanair

$515

$184

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Frankfurt

Edinburgh (EDI) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Ryanair

$473

$228

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Frankfurt

Edinburgh (EDI) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Ryanair

$500

$263

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Frankfurt

Edinburgh (EDI) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Ryanair

$601

$289

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Frankfurt

Edinburgh (EDI) - Frankfurt (HHN)

Ryanair

$348

$169

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Frankfurt

Edinburgh (EDI) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Ryanair

$595

$275

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Edinburgh to Frankfurt

1 night

Jun 23 - Jun 24

$574 → $152

74%

2 nights

Jun 22 - Jun 24

$598 → $236

61%

6 nights

Jun 23 - Jun 29

$513 → $178

65%

6 nights

Jun 18 - Jun 24

$515 → $184

64%

Popular Airports to fly from Edinburgh to Frankfurt

Edinburgh - Frankfurt route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares are below the typical level, with 33% of deals considered good prices historically.

📅 Best time to fly

December is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $177.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 6h 20m

The median flight duration for this route is 6 hours and 20 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights make up 71.9% of deals, with a median of 1 stopover when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Lufthansa offers direct flights

Lufthansa is one of the airlines that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for this route appear frequently, with an average of 0.53 deals per day.

Edinburgh main airports to depart from

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Cheapest

Edinburgh Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Frankfurt.

📍 ~10 km from Edinburgh (reachable by car or tram)

💸 Flights from ~$101

Frankfurt main airports to arrive at

Frankfurt–Hahn (HHN)

Cheapest

Frankfurt–Hahn Airport is a good option for budget-conscious travelers flying to the Frankfurt area.

📍 ~100 km from Frankfurt (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$101

Frankfurt International Airport (FRA)

Frankfurt International Airport is a convenient arrival airport for direct access to Frankfurt and surrounding regions.

📍 ~10 km from Frankfurt (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$180

Airports nearby Frankfurt used as alternative

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

Cologne Bonn Airport is a major international airport with a wide range of carriers, offering an excellent high-speed rail connection to Frankfurt.

📍 ~135 km from Frankfurt (reachable by high-speed rail and car)

💸 Flights from ~$100

Stuttgart (STR)

Stuttgart Airport is a major international hub with strong rail and road links to the Frankfurt region.

📍 ~150 km from Frankfurt (reachable by rail and road)

💸 Flights from ~$182

Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)

Düsseldorf International Airport is one of Germany's largest international airports with direct train connections from Frankfurt.

📍 ~180 km from Frankfurt (reachable by train and road)

💸 Flights from ~$157

Nuremberg (NUE)

Nuremberg Airport is an efficient regional airport with good European connections, easily accessible via motorway or rail.

📍 ~190 km from Frankfurt (reachable by road or rail)

💸 Flights from ~$125

Luxembourg (LUX)

Cheapest

Luxembourg Airport is an international hub with high-quality service, offering a good alternative for travelers heading west.

📍 ~190 km from Frankfurt (reachable by road, crossing an international border)

💸 Flights from ~$95

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Frankfurt

Frankfurt, Germany

42% AI deal score

$1,051

From EDI

Elite

Jul 08

Frankfurt, Germany

42% AI deal score

$1,051

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Frankfurt

Historically, the lowest prices for flights from Edinburgh to Frankfurt are found when booking between 14 and 27 days in advance. During this period, the average price is typically around $243. Booking within 0-6 days of departure usually results in a higher average price of $312. Prices for bookings made 28-59 days out tend to be higher, averaging $434, while bookings made 60+ days in advance average around $252.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Edinburgh to Frankfurt is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $193. The median price for this route has been $252. Prices typically range, with 75% of observed flights costing $297 or less. Keeping an eye out for prices at or below the $193 threshold can help travelers secure a favorable fare.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Edinburgh to Frankfurt are December, with a median price of $177, and January, with a median price of $181. April also offers competitive prices, with a median of $218. The annual median price for this route is $252, indicating that December and January often provide significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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