Travelling from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Frankfurt: what you need to know
Around 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Stuttgart Airport to Frankfurt.
Frankfurt and Stuttgart (where Stuttgart Airport is located) are both in the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
With 34 weekly flights between the two airports, Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is the most popular route. Lufthansa operates the earliest flight at 06:05. If you're eager to make the most of your day before taking off, the latest flight from STR to FRA is with Lufthansa at 18:55.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your STR to Frankfurt flight.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. A good rule of thumb for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Direct Stuttgart Airport to Frankfurt tickets are available for booking. Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is where you'll arrive.
Book your ticket with Lufthansa. This well-known airline offers direct flights from Stuttgart Airport to Frankfurt.
Travelling from central Stuttgart to STR takes around 55 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 6 miles in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near STR. Whether you're catching an early flight from Stuttgart Airport to Frankfurt or just don't like being rushed, these hotels put convenience first:
77.15% of flights departing from Stuttgart Airport land at their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Frankfurt
£45 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Stuttgart Airport to Frankfurt flight. A return plane ticket right now is £129. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from STR to Frankfurt, book your trip one month before your departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the best month for landing the biggest deals on Stuttgart Airport to Frankfurt tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to access the lowest price across each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's an extra saving on cheap flights from STR to Frankfurt.
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Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to the centre of Frankfurt takes about 20 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 9 miles away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Stuttgart Airport to Frankfurt. Book one of these accommodation options near FRA instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Frankfurt Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and see more of Frankfurt and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Frankfurt Airport about three weeks ahead of your flight from STR to Frankfurt.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Once your flight from Stuttgart Airport to Frankfurt has arrived, you can get to the city centre in around 1 hour 30 minutes by car. Central Frankfurt is roughly 75 miles from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN).
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 2 hours 40 minutes or so.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel near HHN. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your STR to Frankfurt flight:
Forget about public transport timetables or slow-moving cab lines. Grab a Frankfurt - Hahn Airport rental car and go in any direction that inspires you. Check out the availability and rates from Flex To Go, Alamo and Keddy By Europcar.
Lock in the lowest price by securing your ride from HHN four weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Frankfurt
Carefully consider your travel dates before locking in your flight from Stuttgart Airport to Frankfurt. The city comes alive in peak season, but hotel prices are generally higher and major attractions can be busy. Go to Frankfurt in low season if you want a quieter vibe.
The warmest month in Frankfurt is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your Stuttgart Airport to Frankfurt plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from STR to Frankfurt in January when temperatures average between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Frankfurt
Start your Frankfurt trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Stuttgart Airport to Frankfurt, check out our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Goethe House, Palmengarten and Frankfurt Cathedral are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Frankfurt itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
You've done Frankfurt, now it's time to explore other parts of Germany. Journey about 260 miles north-east to Berlin to check off its leading sights. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Germany, head for Hamburg, roughly 240 miles north of Frankfurt. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are the start of reasons to visit.
