Flying from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Frankfurt: what you need to know
Frankfurt is five hours ahead of Lexington, where Blue Grass Airport is located. Frankfurt observes the UTC+1 timezone.
For a relaxed start to your LEX to Frankfurt flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Taking off during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially land a cheaper plane ticket from LEX to Frankfurt. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your journey by stopping at one of these connection hubs:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Located around 8 kilometres from the centre of Lexington, LEX can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Looking for a hotel near LEX? If you've booked an early flight from Blue Grass Airport to Frankfurt, these stays put the terminal practically at your doorstep:
Of the flights that depart from Blue Grass Airport, 77.12% touch down on time at their destination.
You'll find LEX at 4000 Terminal Drive, Suite 206.
How to find the cheapest flights from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Frankfurt
P20,908 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Blue Grass Airport to Frankfurt flight. A round-trip ticket right now is P52,231. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from LEX to Frankfurt if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Blue Grass Airport to Frankfurt ticket.
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Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Frankfurt. If you're grabbing a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 20 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Blue Grass Airport to Frankfurt, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near FRA:
Grab a Frankfurt Airport rental car and discover Frankfurt and beyond with your own wheels. Wheego, Alamo and OK Mobility are leading providers to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Frankfurt Airport about three weeks in advance of your flight from LEX to Frankfurt.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) is about 121 kilometres from central Frankfurt. Once you've disembarked your flight from Blue Grass Airport to Frankfurt, it'll take you around 1 hour 30 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the journey to take roughly 2 hours 40 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some great places to park your luggage (and yourself) near HHN. Kick back and get cosy after your LEX to Frankfurt flight at any of these well-located options:
Forget about public transport schedules or slow-moving cab lines. Pick up a Frankfurt - Hahn Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Compare rates and availability from Flex To Go, Alamo and Keddy By Europcar.
Score the best price by booking your ride from HHN four weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Frankfurt
Carefully consider your trip dates before securing your flight from Blue Grass Airport to Frankfurt. The city buzzes in peak season, but hotel prices are generally higher and major attractions can be busy. Go to Frankfurt in low season if you prefer a quieter vibe.
Book a Blue Grass Airport to Frankfurt plane ticket with a departure in July to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from LEX to Frankfurt around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Frankfurt
Once you've booked your flight from Blue Grass Airport to Frankfurt, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Frankfurt:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Goethe House, Palmengarten and Frankfurt Cathedral are must-visits when exploring Frankfurt.
Explore more of Germany
Frankfurt has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Germany just waiting to be explored. Around 418 kilometres north-east of Frankfurt, a visit to Berlin will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Germany, head for Hamburg, about 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are highlights.
