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Cheapest return flight
£436
Typical prices: £469-£679
Gulf Air
Fri 7/12Thu 1/3
DEL - FRA • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£635
Typical prices: £511-£763
Lufthansa
Sat 22/12Sat 6/1
DEL - FRA • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with Air India and Lufthansa. Average duration is 10h 15m
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Most punctual • 90% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 23 weeks in advance save around 31% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 11% price drop
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Top stopover airports
Cheapest • Avg £412 (return)
Shortest trip • 11h 12m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from New Delhi to Frankfurt am Main (DEL-FRA)

 
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Recent return flight deals from New Delhi to Frankfurt am Main

Mon, 7 Dec - Mon, 1 Mar
Gulf Air Logo
05:40 - 06:15DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
29h 05m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
Gulf Air Logo
10:45 - 04:50FRA  Frankfurt am Main-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
13h 35m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
£436Gulf Air
Mon, 7 Dec - Sun, 28 Feb
Gulf Air Logo
05:40 - 06:15DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
29h 05m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
Gulf Air Logo
10:45 - 04:50FRA  Frankfurt am Main-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
13h 35m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
£436Gulf Air
Tue, 15 Dec - Mon, 4 Jan
Gulf Air Logo
05:40 - 06:15DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
29h 05m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
Gulf Air Logo
10:45 - 04:50FRA  Frankfurt am Main-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
13h 35m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
£436Gulf Air
Tue, 22 Dec - Sun, 3 Jan
Gulf Air Logo
05:40 - 06:15DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
29h 05m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
Gulf Air Logo
10:45 - 04:50FRA  Frankfurt am Main-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
13h 35m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
£436Gulf Air
Thu, 3 Dec - Mon, 1 Mar
Etihad Airways Logo
04:35 - 12:15DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
12h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
21:30 - 19:20FRA  Frankfurt am Main-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
17h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
£440Etihad Airways
Mon, 30 Nov - Sun, 28 Feb
Etihad Airways Logo
04:35 - 18:15DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
18h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
21:30 - 14:10FRA  Frankfurt am Main-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
12h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
£440Etihad Airways
Mon, 30 Nov - Mon, 1 Mar
Etihad Airways Logo
04:35 - 12:15DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
12h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
21:30 - 19:20FRA  Frankfurt am Main-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
17h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
£440Etihad Airways
Wed, 16 Dec - Sat, 2 Jan
Air India Logo
03:00 - 09:45DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
11h 15mdirect
Air India Logo
20:30 - 10:10FRA  Frankfurt am Main-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
9h 10mdirect
£664Air India
Wed, 16 Dec - Sat, 2 Jan
Air India Logo
03:00 - 09:45DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
11h 15mdirect
Air India Logo
20:20 - 19:45FRA  Frankfurt am Main-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
18h 55m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
£673Air India
Thu, 17 Dec - Sat, 2 Jan
Air India Logo
03:00 - 09:45DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
11h 15mdirect
Air India Logo
20:20 - 17:15FRA  Frankfurt am Main-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
16h 25m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
£700Air India
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Price, demand, and travel trends for New Delhi to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights

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How much is a return flight from New Delhi to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

Return flights from New Delhi to Frankfurt am Main Airport typically range from £469 to £679. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £436 on Gulf Air.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from New Delhi to Frankfurt am Main Airport. It’s 7% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 15% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New Delhi to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

•December is the cheapest month to fly from New Delhi to Frankfurt am Main Airport at £480 return.
•January (£664) and March (£653) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 38% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from New Delhi to Frankfurt am Main Airport the cheapest?

Flights from New Delhi to Frankfurt am Main Airport are cheapest 23 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 31% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from New Delhi to Frankfurt am Main

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Expert on Lufthansa

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has travelled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on Air India

An avid traveller and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg, among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Duncan Madden

Expert on FRA

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.

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Robert Schrader

Expert on DEL

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site, Leave Your Daily Hell, in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

Key details for New Delhi to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights

Low season

November

Cheapest flight

£200
Beat the crowds with an average 32% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 60% increase in traveller numbers.
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When to book flights from New Delhi to Frankfurt am Main

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Your New Delhi 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 New Delhi to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 02:50 and lands at 13:05
    • Latest: departs at 13:05 and lands at 23:20.

    The flight takes about 10h 15m.

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

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from New Delhi to Frankfurt am Main Airport:

    • Economy class
    • Business Class

  • How long is a flight from New Delhi to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    A direct flight from New Delhi to Frankfurt am Main Airport takes 10h 15m, covering 3,801 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from New Delhi 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 New Delhi to Frankfurt am Main Airport flight?

    Return flights from New Delhi to Frankfurt am Main Airport range from £469 to £679, with an average of £540 over the past 12 months. Anything below £469 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute New Delhi to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 16% above the £540 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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

    On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £412 return via Kuwait City (KWI), compared with £635 for direct.

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

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £20–£20 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 New Delhi to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air India and Lufthansa. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

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

    Night is the busiest departure period on New Delhi to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights, with 66% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Morning flights for 1%, and Evening flights for 0%.

  • How are flight prices from New Delhi to Frankfurt am Main Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from New Delhi to Frankfurt am Main Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £271, which is 13% 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 New Delhi to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Flights from New Delhi to Frankfurt am Main Airport usually depart from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) and arrive at Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

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

    Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from New Delhi 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 New Delhi to Frankfurt am Main Airport route, 34% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 27m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from New Delhi to Frankfurt am Main Airport pass through?

    One-stop flights from New Delhi to Frankfurt am Main Airport most commonly connect through:

    • Dubai Intl (DXB) – 33% of one-stop connections
    • Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 19% of one-stop connections
    • Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 13% of one-stop connections
    • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 9% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from New Delhi to Frankfurt am Main Airport. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £505 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £625, a difference of £120.

    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 New Delhi to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    2 airlines operate flights between New Delhi and Frankfurt am Main Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

    • Air India
    • Lufthansa

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

    Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 11h 12m, compared to 12h 19m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 12h 34m via Zurich (ZRH).

  • What is the time difference between New Delhi and Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Frankfurt am Main Airport is 3 hours behind New Delhi (Central European Time vs India 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 New Delhi to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights?

    Among airlines operating New Delhi to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights:

    • Lufthansa: offers extra legroom

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

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

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

    • Air India: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
    • Lufthansa: 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 New Delhi 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 Thursday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Thursday flights average £505, about £120 less than Saturday fares (19% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 23 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 31% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your New Delhi to Frankfurt am Main Airport trip for December. Fares historically average £480 return in that month – typically £184 less than the most expensive month, which is January (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with Lufthansa. Over the past three months, 90% of Lufthansa flights from New Delhi to Frankfurt am Main Airport arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 66%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 2h 27m, 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 Kuwait City Airport (KWI) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest stopover option averages £412 return on this route – about £223 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

Prefer to fly direct from New Delhi to Frankfurt am Main?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to Frankfurt am Main

Monday

Air India,Lufthansa

Air India,Lufthansa

Tuesday

Air India,Lufthansa

Air India,Lufthansa

Wednesday

Air India,Lufthansa

Air India,Lufthansa

Thursday

Air India,Lufthansa

Air India,Lufthansa

Friday

Air India,Lufthansa

Air India,Lufthansa

Saturday

Air India,Lufthansa

Air India,Lufthansa

Sunday

Air India,Lufthansa

Air India,Lufthansa

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Direct returns

Frankfurt am Main to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Monday

Air India,Lufthansa

Air India,Lufthansa

Tuesday

Air India,Lufthansa

Air India,Lufthansa

Wednesday

Air India,Lufthansa

Air India,Lufthansa

Thursday

Air India,Lufthansa

Air India,Lufthansa

Friday

Air India,Lufthansa

Air India,Lufthansa

Saturday

Air India,Lufthansa

Air India,Lufthansa

Sunday

Air India,Lufthansa

Air India,Lufthansa

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