flights.net FRA → LHR
- Distance
- 406 mi
- Carriers
- 2
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is a intra-European route of about 406 miles. Lufthansa and British Airways connect their Frankfurt and London hubs on a dense business corridor. Frankfurt to London carries heavy corporate and onward-connecting traffic between two of Europe's biggest gateways.
Connecting Frankfurt, Germany with London, United Kingdom, this is one of the more travelled intra-European city pairs. Carriers fly the roughly 406-mile sector nonstop in about 1h 19m. Departures use Frankfurt Airport, a 2 terminals airport that is a base for Lufthansa; arrivals land at London Heathrow Airport, which has 4 terminals and anchors British Airways, Virgin Atlantic. With hub operations at both ends, frequencies and schedules on the FRA–LHR sector stay competitive year-round.
Route facts
| Route | Frankfurt Airport (FRA) → London Heathrow Airport (LHR) |
|---|---|
| Distance | 406 miles |
| Nonstop flight time | approximately 1h 19m |
| Nonstop carriers | 2 |
| Aircraft types | Airbus A320, Airbus A321, Embraer E190 |
| Market | intra-European |
Carriers on this route
Lufthansa, British Airways operate nonstop service from Frankfurt to London. On-time performance and cancellation rates appear here once this route's BTS data is baked.
- Lufthansa (LH)
- British Airways (BA)
Aircraft on this route
Carriers typically operate the Airbus A320, Airbus A321, Embraer E190 between Frankfurt and London. The exact type varies by airline, frequency and season.
Best time to fly
Late spring and early fall offer pleasant London weather and steady operations. Avoid peak-summer congestion at both major hubs.
Connecting your trip
Planning departure or arrival logistics? See our airport guides for Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) for terminals, hub airlines and the other routes each airport serves.
Fares & booking
Fares on the Frankfurt to London route move with season and demand; booking roughly two to eight weeks ahead usually beats walk-up prices, and midweek departures tend to be cheaper than weekends. We show indicative cached fares for FRA–LHR where available and link out to live Skyscanner search for current, bookable prices.
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is the flight from Frankfurt to London?
- Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is about 406 miles (653 km) by great-circle distance. A nonstop flight takes approximately 1h 19m.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from Frankfurt to London?
- Lufthansa and British Airways operate nonstop service from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
- What aircraft are used on the FRA to LHR route?
- Carriers typically operate the Airbus A320, Airbus A321 and Embraer E190 on the Frankfurt–London route.
- When is the best time to fly from Frankfurt to London?
- Late spring and early fall offer pleasant London weather and steady operations. Avoid peak-summer congestion at both major hubs.
- Is FRA to LHR a nonstop flight?
- Yes. Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is a directional nonstop route flown by 2 carriers; connecting itineraries via other hubs are also widely available.
- What countries does the FRA to LHR route connect?
- This route links Frankfurt, Germany with London, United Kingdom.
- Which airports does the Frankfurt to London route use?
- Flights depart Frankfurt Airport (FRA/EDDF) in Frankfurt and arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR/EGLL) in London.
Data sources
- Airport identity and geography courtesy of OurAirports (ourairports.com); carriers and aircraft curated editorially.