Cheap Flights from Glasgow (GLAS) to Frankfurt (FRAN)

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Glasgow to Frankfurt? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £72. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Glasgow to Frankfurt

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Glasgow to Frankfurt flights are currently cheapest in January.

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Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Glasgow to Frankfurt? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Glasgow to Frankfurt: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£72
Cheapest month to flyJanuary
Average flight time2 hrs
Most popular airlineLufthansa
Average flights per week13

Finding cheap flights from Glasgow to Frankfurt: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Frankfurt: Frankfurt am Main, Mannheim and Hahn.
The best price we found for a return flight from Glasgow to Frankfurt is £72. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours is the average flight time from Glasgow to Frankfurt.
Lufthansa and LOT fly direct from Glasgow to Frankfurt.
As of December 2025, there are 56 flights per week flying from Glasgow to Frankfurt.
The cheapest month to fly from Glasgow to Frankfurt is usually January.
If you're flying from Glasgow, the cheapest airport near Frankfurt is Hahn – which is 63.8 miles away from the centre of Frankfurt. We've found flights into this airport from £72.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Glasgow to Frankfurt on Monday, 12 January 2026.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Frankfurt but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Frankfurt is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In December, the average temperature is usually around 1°C. July is typically the warmest month in Frankfurt, when it usually averages around 25°C. You can expect the least rain in April. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -3°C. The rainiest month is July.
The cheapest airline that flies to Frankfurt is Ryanair. And the cheapest airline that flies to Mannheim Airport is Lufthansa.

Flying from Glasgow to Frankfurt: what you need to know

  • Glasgow is home to a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Glasgow to Frankfurt flying out of Glasgow International Airport (GLA) or Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).

  • Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) are Frankfurt's major gateways.

  • Around 2 hours is how long you'll be in transit on a direct Glasgow to Frankfurt flight.

  • The timezone in Frankfurt is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Glasgow.

  • The most popular route for flights from Glasgow to Frankfurt is from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA). You can select from 12 services every week between these two airports. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from GLA to FRA is the 05:55 Lufthansa service. If you prefer to travel later, the final scheduled service is at 13:10 with Lufthansa.

  • Leave enough time to catch your Glasgow to Frankfurt flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • You can expect longer lines during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.

How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Frankfurt

  • Score cheap Glasgow to Frankfurt flights by booking three months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for landing a bargain.

  • Organise your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring cheap plane tickets from Glasgow to Frankfurt. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.

  • There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a better deal is available on cheap flights from Glasgow to Frankfurt.

  • Tailor your travel plans using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' Glasgow to Frankfurt flights.

Flying from Glasgow

Glasgow International Airport (GLA)

  • Take off from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) on a nonstop flight from Glasgow to Frankfurt. From GLA, you can land directly at Frankfurt Airport (FRA).

  • Check out the deals with Lufthansa. This carrier offers direct Glasgow to Frankfurt plane tickets from GLA.

  • We make it a breeze to book a Glasgow to Frankfurt flight with a stopover. To see all the options leaving from Glasgow International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

    • Dublin Airport (DUB)

  • The journey from central Glasgow to GLA takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 11 kms (7 miles) in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • After a stress-free start to your break? Stay near Glasgow International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Glasgow to Frankfurt or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:

  • When it comes to Glasgow International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 70.07% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.

Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)

  • Visit family or friends or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your Glasgow to Frankfurt flight, browse these options when leaving from Glasgow Prestwick Airport:

    • Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)

    • Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)

    • Malaga Airport (AGP)

  • With public transport, you can travel from central Glasgow to PIK in around 55 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kms (30 miles) away. Driving will take you about 40 minutes.

  • Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Glasgow to Frankfurt, unwind in one of these hotels close to Glasgow Prestwick Airport:

  • Glasgow Prestwick Airport has an on-time performance of 77%. This figure provides insight into how often flights that leave from this airport land at their destination on schedule.

Arriving in Frankfurt

Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

  • Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 11 kms (7 miles) away.

  • Getting to the centre by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.

  • If you're coming in on a late flight from Glasgow to Frankfurt, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near FRA:

  • Hit the road running by picking up a Frankfurt Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and experience the lesser-explored corners of Frankfurt and beyond.

  • Booking your vehicle from Frankfurt Airport around three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.

Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)

  • The centre of Frankfurt is about 105 kms (65 miles) from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN). Once your flight from Glasgow to Frankfurt has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should be around 1 hour 30 minutes.

  • If you travel by public transport, you'll reach the centre in 2 hours 40 minutes or so.

  • After your flight from Glasgow to Frankfurt, kick back at a hotel close to HHN. These are some comfortable options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:

  • No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Frankfurt - Hahn Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from Flex To Go, Alamo or Keddy By Europcar and be off and running.

  • Avoid paying extra. Securing your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at HHN will help you save.

Best time to go to Frankfurt

  • It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Glasgow to Frankfurt. April is the busiest month to travel to Frankfurt. If you prefer a more relaxed atmosphere, go in January.

  • The warmest month in Frankfurt is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your Glasgow to Frankfurt ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.

  • Look for cheap flights from Glasgow to Frankfurt in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.

More about Frankfurt

  • After booking your flight from Glasgow to Frankfurt, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Frankfurt:

  • Palmengarten and Goethe House are just a couple of the major attractions to add to your Frankfurt must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Frankfurt Cathedral.

Explore more of Germany

  • Frankfurt is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Germany waiting to be discovered. About 260 miles north-east of Frankfurt, a visit to Berlin will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.

  • Hamburg is another sought-after destination in Germany and is around 240 miles north of Frankfurt. No trip is complete without seeing Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.

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