Flying from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): what you need to know
Around 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be traveling on a direct flight from Stuttgart Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
Frankfurt's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Stuttgart.
Flights from STR to FRA start from 05:50 — the first with TUIfly. The latest departure is at 18:50 with Lufthansa. In total, you can choose from 93 weekly Stuttgart Airport to Frankfurt Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your STR to FRA flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're traveling during a peak period in general.
Jetting into Frankfurt (and then exploring more of Germany!) is a breeze with Lufthansa. This popular carrier has direct flights from Stuttgart Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with Lufthansa on this route.
With a reliable 80.0% of services arriving on schedule, Lufthansa has the best on-time record for STR to FRA flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Stuttgart Airport to Frankfurt Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between STR and FRA include:
Zurich Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Hamburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
AED 373 is the best price for a one-way Stuttgart Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight. Return flights start from AED 633. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from STR to FRA, book your trip six months ahead of your departure date.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Stuttgart Airport to Frankfurt Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
Landing cheap flights from STR to FRA is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new discounted fare appears.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Stuttgart Airport to Frankfurt Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Stuttgart Airport (STR)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Stuttgart Airport, 77.15% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Stuttgart Airport is about 16 kilometers from central Stuttgart. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 55 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to STR? If you're catching an early flight from Stuttgart Airport to Frankfurt Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Reserve a hotel near FRA if you're on a late Stuttgart Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Frankfurt Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility to explore Frankfurt and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Frankfurt Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport is roughly 14 kilometers from the center of Frankfurt. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Traveling to the center on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Stuttgart Airport to Frankfurt Airport. April is the most popular month to visit Frankfurt. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Stuttgart Airport to Frankfurt Airport for July if you want to explore Frankfurt during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from STR to FRA in January. Average temperatures are between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Germany
You've visited Frankfurt, now it's time to discover more of Germany. Travel around 418 kilometers north-east to Berlin to check off its top attractions. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Germany, head for Hamburg, roughly 386 kilometers north of Frankfurt. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are the start of reasons to visit.
