Travelling from Frankfurt to Seattle: what you need to know
Frankfurt has two main airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for booking a flight from Frankfurt to Seattle leaving from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN).
When choosing where to land in Seattle, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE) are the major entry points.
Around 10 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Frankfurt to Seattle flight.
Seattle is eight hours behind Frankfurt and follows the UTC-7 timezone.
The busiest route for flights from Frankfurt to Seattle is from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). You can select from 12 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to maximise your time on arrival, the earliest flight from FRA to SEA is the 10:20 Lufthansa option. If you prefer to travel later, the latest available service is at 15:10 with Condor.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your Frankfurt to Seattle flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
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Flying from Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Set out from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) on a nonstop flight from Frankfurt to Seattle. From FRA, you can fly directly into Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
Lufthansa is a well-known carrier that offers direct Frankfurt to Seattle plane tickets leaving from FRA.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and perhaps even explore another city. When browsing Frankfurt to Seattle flights leaving from Frankfurt Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
FRA is about 11 kms (7 miles) from central Frankfurt. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Frankfurt Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Frankfurt to Seattle, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Of the flights that depart from Frankfurt Airport, 67.47% land on schedule at their destination.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Give yourself some time to stretch your legs during your Frankfurt to Seattle flight with a stopover. Dublin Airport (DUB) is one of the options between Frankfurt - Hahn Airport and Seattle.
You can get to HHN from the centre of Frankfurt in about 1 hour 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport takes roughly 2 hours 40 minutes to travel the 105 kms (65 miles) or so.
It's your holiday, so why not spend another night away? Consider kicking back in one of these hotels near Frankfurt - Hahn Airport the day before your flight from Frankfurt to Seattle:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Frankfurt - Hahn Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 53%.
Arriving in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to central Seattle takes around 20 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 19 kms (12 miles) away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 55 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Frankfurt to Seattle, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near SEA:
Explore without limits with a Seattle-Tacoma International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Thrifty, Europcar or Budget and chase adventure across Seattle and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport around one week in advance of your Frankfurt to Seattle flight.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
Once your flight from Frankfurt to Seattle has arrived, you can reach the city centre in about 10 minutes by car. Central Seattle is approximately 3 kms (2 miles) from Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 25 minutes.
There are some great places to lay your head close to LKE. Tuck yourself in after your Frankfurt to Seattle flight at one of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Seattle
July is the most popular month for flights from Frankfurt to Seattle. To escape the crowds, go to Seattle in May.
The warmest month in Seattle is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your Frankfurt to Seattle ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
February sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap flights from Frankfurt to Seattle around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Seattle
Start your Seattle trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Frankfurt to Seattle, explore our selection of hotels including:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Greyhound: Bus Station, LMN Architects and Boeing Radiation Effects Lab are must-visits when exploring Seattle.
Explore more of United States
Portland is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Seattle. Around 150 miles to the south, top sights here include Pioneer Courthouse Square, Portland Japanese Garden and Pittock Mansion.
If there's time to check out another corner of United States, head for Spokane, about 230 miles east of Seattle. Manito Park, Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture and Spokane Falls are among its highlights.