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Cheapest return flight
£100
Typical prices: £131-£200
Condor
Mon 26/2Thu 1/3
LGW - FRA • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
£46
Typical prices: £78-£125
easyJet
Sun 18/11
LGW - FRA • 1 stop
Direct flights
You can fly direct with Condor. Average duration is 1h 31m
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Most punctual • 84% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 26 weeks in advance save around 48% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 28% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg £135 (return)
Shortest trip • 4h 27m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Gatwick to Frankfurt (LGW-FRA)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Gatwick to Frankfurt

Fri, 26 Feb - Mon, 1 Mar
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20:15 - 22:45LGW  London Gatwick-FRA Frankfurt am Main
1h 30mdirect
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09:00 - 09:35FRA  Frankfurt am Main-LGW London Gatwick
1h 35mdirect
£100Condor
Mon, 22 Feb - Thu, 25 Feb
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10:25 - 12:55LGW  London Gatwick-FRA Frankfurt am Main
1h 30mdirect
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09:00 - 09:35FRA  Frankfurt am Main-LGW London Gatwick
1h 35mdirect
£100Condor
Thu, 21 Jan - Mon, 25 Jan
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10:25 - 12:55LGW  London Gatwick-FRA Frankfurt am Main
1h 30mdirect
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18:50 - 19:25FRA  Frankfurt am Main-LGW London Gatwick
1h 35mdirect
£100Condor
Thu, 28 Jan - Mon, 1 Feb
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16:10 - 18:40LGW  London Gatwick-FRA Frankfurt am Main
1h 30mdirect
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18:50 - 19:25FRA  Frankfurt am Main-LGW London Gatwick
1h 35mdirect
£100Condor
Fri, 20 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
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21:00 - 08:20LGW  London Gatwick-FRA Frankfurt am Main
10h 20m1 stop Milan Malpensa
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09:00 - 09:35FRA  Frankfurt am Main-LGW London Gatwick
1h 35mdirect
£124Multiple Airlines
Wed, 18 Nov - Sat, 12 Dec
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19:50 - 08:20LGW  London Gatwick-FRA Frankfurt am Main
11h 30m1 stop Milan Malpensa
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14:25 - 15:00FRA  Frankfurt am Main-LGW London Gatwick
1h 35mdirect
£124Multiple Airlines
Wed, 18 Nov - Wed, 9 Dec
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19:50 - 08:20LGW  London Gatwick-FRA Frankfurt am Main
11h 30m1 stop Milan Malpensa
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18:50 - 19:25FRA  Frankfurt am Main-LGW London Gatwick
1h 35mdirect
£124Multiple Airlines
Fri, 6 Nov - Sun, 8 Nov
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18:40 - 20:50LGW  London Gatwick-FRA Frankfurt am Main
25h 10m1 stop Zurich
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07:20 - 17:50FRA  Frankfurt am Main-LGW London Gatwick
11h 30m1 stop Zurich
£140SWISS
Fri, 20 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
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18:40 - 20:50LGW  London Gatwick-FRA Frankfurt am Main
25h 10m1 stop Zurich
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07:20 - 07:50FRA  Frankfurt am Main-LGW London Gatwick
25h 30m1 stop Zurich
£140SWISS
Fri, 6 Nov - Sun, 8 Nov
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18:40 - 20:50LGW  London Gatwick-FRA Frankfurt am Main
25h 10m1 stop Zurich
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07:20 - 17:50FRA  Frankfurt am Main-LGW London Gatwick
11h 30m1 stop Zurich
£140SWISS
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Price, demand, and travel trends for London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights

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How much is a return flight from London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

Return flights from London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport typically range from £131 to £200. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £100 on Condor.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport. It's 7% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 12% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

•November is the cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport at £115 return.
•August (£191) and September (£184) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 65% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport the cheapest?

Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport are cheapest 26 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 48% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from Gatwick to Frankfurt

 
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Blane Bachelor

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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specialising in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favourite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history.

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Duncan Madden

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Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

Key details for London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

£46
Beat the crowds with an average 90% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 91% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport

When to book flights from Gatwick to Frankfurt

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Your London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport:

    • Earliest: departs at 10:20 and lands at 11:51
    • Latest: departs at 20:15 and lands at 21:46.

    The flight takes about 1h 31m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport:

    • Economy class
    • Business Class

  • How long is a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    A direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport takes 1h 31m, covering 390 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport flight?

    Return flights from London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport range from £131 to £200, with an average of £161 over the past 12 months. Anything below £131 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 33% above the £161 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £135 return via Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI), compared with £160 for direct.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £32–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    The Embraer 190 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Condor and Lufthansa. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

  • How are flight departures from London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 33%, and Night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £100 to £827. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £60, which is 39% below the typical average for this route.

  • Which car hire options are available at Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)?

    Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £8 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Wheego
    • Alamo
    • Europcar
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car
    • Hertz

  • Which airports can I use when flying from London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport usually depart from London Gatwick (LGW) and arrive at Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 54m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport pass through?

    One-stop flights from London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport most commonly connect through:

    • Zurich (ZRH) – 78% of one-stop connections
    • Milan Linate (LIN) – 16% of one-stop connections
    • Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 3% of one-stop connections
    • Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI) – 3% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £150 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £181, a difference of £31.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • Which airlines fly from London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Only Condor operates flights between London Gatwick Airport and Frankfurt am Main Airport.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Flying via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 27m, compared to 8h via Zurich (ZRH) and 12h 27m via Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI).

  • What is the time difference between London Gatwick Airport and Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Frankfurt am Main Airport is 1 hour ahead of London Gatwick Airport (Central European Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in Frankfurt am Main Airport are Römerberg, Opernturm, and English Theatre. These are among the most viewed places in Frankfurt am Main Airport on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights?

    Among airlines operating London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights:

    • Condor: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Condor: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

    Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Wednesday flights average £150, about £31 less than Saturday fares (17% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 26 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 48% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport trip for November. Fares historically average £115 return in that month – typically £76 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with Condor. Over the past three months, 84% of Condor flights from London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 81%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 1h 54m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest stopover option averages £135 return on this route – about £25 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Frankfurt am Main Airport.

    • Intercityhotel Frankfurt Airport Terminal 3
    • Holiday Inn Frankfurt Airport By IHG
    • Meininger Hotel Frankfurt Main / Airport

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Direct departures

London Gatwick to Frankfurt am Main

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Direct returns

Frankfurt am Main to London Gatwick

Monday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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