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Frankfurt

Frankfurt Airport

EDDF
876
Flights/Day
21:11
Local Time
Berlin
Timezone
364ft
Elevation
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Current Conditions
EDDF
VFR
19°C
Clear • 5kt • 1019.00"
Observed: 18:20 UTC
VFR — Visual Flight Rules: Clear conditions, no weather delays expected.
Cloud Forecast
12k 8k 4k 0
20:00
CLR
11:00 BECMG
CLR
19:00 BECMG
CLR
Few (1-2 oktas) Scattered (3-4) Broken (5-7) Overcast (8) | CLR = Clear 25k = 25,000 ft ceiling
FM = From (abrupt change) BECMG = Becoming (gradual) TEMPO = Temporary PROB = Probability %
TAF valid until 02:00 local time
About Frankfurt Airport

Frankfurt experiences typical Central European weather with winter fog and occasional storms. Crosswind landings are common during gusty conditions.

Is Frankfurt Airport turbulent?

Frankfurt, Germany's busiest airport, faces typical continental European weather challenges: fog in autumn and winter, summer thunderstorms, and occasional winter snow. The airport's enormous capacity (61+ million passengers annually) means any weather disruption affects thousands of travelers. Fog is the most frequent weather issue, while severe thunderstorms occasionally halt operations entirely.

  • August 2023 flooding cancelled 70 flights in one event
  • Frankfurt handled 61.6 million passengers in 2024
  • Thunderstorms are the most dangerous weather for aviation operations
How does fog affect Frankfurt operations?

The Rhine-Main region frequently experiences radiation fog during autumn and winter. Frankfurt has CAT-III landing systems allowing low-visibility operations, but reduced visibility still forces greater spacing between aircraft, cutting capacity. Morning fog typically lifts by late morning, but delays early in the day cascade through afternoon schedules.

When is the best time to fly from Frankfurt?

Late spring (May-June) and early autumn (September) offer optimal conditions. Summer is generally good but afternoon thunderstorms occasionally cause disruptions. Winter brings fog and occasional snow, with November being particularly fog-prone. Frankfurt's central European location means it sees weather from Atlantic, Mediterranean, and continental sources.

Is turbulence at Frankfurt dangerous?

No. Modern aircraft are designed to withstand forces far stronger than turbulence. While bumps can feel uncomfortable, they do not pose a safety risk. Pilots actively avoid rough air whenever possible. Learn more about turbulence

Best seats to reduce turbulence when flying from Frankfurt?

Seats near the wings feel the least movement because they are closest to the aircraft's center of gravity. Seats at the back of the aircraft feel turbulence more strongly. Learn more about seat selection

Upcoming Flights (next 2 hours) 75
Flight Destination Departure Aircraft Forecast
LH202
Lufthansa
BER 21:15 Local airbus a321-231 Forecast
LH870
Lufthansa
SVG 21:20 Local airbus a319-114 Forecast
LH1138
Lufthansa
BCN 21:20 Local a21n Forecast
LH150
Lufthansa
NUE 21:20 Local airbus a321-231 Forecast
LH1390
Lufthansa
POZ 21:20 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
LH866
Lufthansa (Lovehansa Livery)
OSL 21:20 Local airbus a320-271n Forecast
EY124
Etihad Airways (Greenliner Livery)
AUH 21:20 Local boeing 787-9 dreamliner Forecast
LH810
Lufthansa
ARN 21:20 Local -- Forecast
LH88
Lufthansa
DUS 21:20 Local airbus a321-131 Forecast
LH58
Lufthansa
HAJ 21:20 Local a319 Forecast
PU434
Plus Ultra
HAV 21:20 Local airbus a330-202 Forecast
LH1402
Lufthansa
PRG 21:20 Local airbus a321-131 Forecast
LH1318
Lufthansa
ALG 21:25 Local a321 Forecast
JU353
Airserbia
+1 codeshare FB
BEG 21:25 Local embraer e195lr Forecast
LH36
Lufthansa
HAM 21:25 Local airbus a321-131 Forecast
LH1342
Lufthansa
BUD 21:30 Local airbus a319-114 Forecast
AI2030
Air India
DEL 21:30 Local boeing 787-9 dreamliner Forecast
D0915
Dhl
+1 codeshare LH
LEJ 21:30 Local boeing 777-f Forecast
LH1090
Lufthansa
MRS 21:30 Local airbus a319-112 Forecast
SN2618
Brussels Airlines
BRU 21:30 Local airbus a320-251n Forecast
LH332
Lufthansa
VCE 21:30 Local airbus a320-271n Forecast
EN8112
Air Dolomiti
BSL 21:30 Local embraer e195lr Forecast
LH278
Lufthansa
LIN 21:30 Local airbus a320-214 Forecast
ET707
Ethiopian Airlines
ADD 21:35 Local airbus a350-941 Forecast
LH1108
Lufthansa
SZG 21:35 Local airbus a319-114 Forecast
D0620
Dhl
SGN 21:35 Local boeing 777-f Forecast
EN8884
Air Dolomiti
BLQ 21:35 Local embraer e195lr Forecast
LH360
Lufthansa
BRE 21:40 Local airbus a319-112 Forecast
SQ325
Singapore Airlines
+1 codeshare LH
SIN 21:40 Local boeing 777-312(er) Forecast
LH948
Lufthansa
MAN 21:40 Local airbus a320-214 Forecast
LH922
Lufthansa
LHR 21:40 Local airbus a320-271n Forecast
LH1330
Lufthansa
CMN 21:40 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
LY356
El Al
TLV 21:40 Local boeing 737-85r Forecast
LH982
Lufthansa
DUB 21:40 Local airbus a320-214 Forecast
LH1068
Lufthansa
NCE 21:40 Local airbus a320-214 Forecast
OS220
Austrian Airlines
VIE 21:45 Local airbus a320-214 Forecast
4Y156
Discover Airlines
SEZ 21:45 Local airbus a330-343 Forecast
LH560
Lufthansa
NBJ 21:45 Local airbus a340-313 Forecast
LH796
Lufthansa
HKG 21:50 Local airbus a350-941 Forecast
LH1326
Lufthansa
TUN 21:50 Local a321 Forecast
EN8768
Air Dolomiti
WRO 21:50 Local embraer e190lr Forecast
LH854
Lufthansa
HEL 21:50 Local airbus a320-271n Forecast
3S614
Aerologic
TPE 21:50 Local boeing 777-fzn Forecast
LH506
Lufthansa
GRU 21:55 Local boeing 747-830 Forecast
LH820
Lufthansa
GOT 21:55 Local airbus a320-214 Forecast
LH974
Lufthansa
GLA 21:55 Local airbus a319-112 Forecast
EN8850
Air Dolomiti
TRN 21:55 Local embraer e190lr Forecast
4Y132
Discover Airlines
+1 codeshare 4Y
WDH 21:55 Local airbus a330-343 Forecast
DE2290
Condor (Blue Sea Livery)
+1 codeshare LH
CPT 21:55 Local airbus a330-941 Forecast
LH1414
Lufthansa
BEG 22:00 Local airbus a319-114 Forecast
LH572
Lufthansa
JNB 22:00 Local boeing 747-830 Forecast
LH832
Lufthansa
CPH 22:00 Local airbus a319-114 Forecast
LH1082
Lufthansa
LYS 22:00 Local a320 Forecast
LH1382
Lufthansa
GDN 22:00 Local airbus a319-114 Forecast
4Y138
Discover Airlines
WDH 22:00 Local airbus a330-343 Forecast
LH8346
Lufthansa
IST 22:00 Local -- Forecast
LH842
Lufthansa
BLL 22:00 Local airbus a320-214 Forecast
LH164
Lufthansa (Star Alliance Livery)
LEJ 22:05 Local airbus a319-112 Forecast
LH510
Lufthansa
EZE 22:05 Local boeing 747-830 Forecast
LH964
Lufthansa
EDI 22:10 Local airbus a320-214 Forecast
LH958
Lufthansa
BHX 22:10 Local airbus a319-112 Forecast
GEC8386
Lufthansa Cargo
NRT 22:10 Local -- Forecast
LH136
Lufthansa
STR 22:10 Local airbus a319-112 Forecast
LH124
Lufthansa
MUC 22:15 Local airbus a320-214 Forecast
LH500
Lufthansa
GIG 22:15 Local boeing 787-9 dreamliner Forecast
QR72
Qatar Airways
DOH 22:15 Local boeing 787-8 dreamliner Forecast
D0189
Dhl
BRU 22:35 Local boeing 757-236(pcf) Forecast
3S618
Aerologic
SGN 22:35 Local boeing 777-f Forecast
GEC8460
Lufthansa Cargo
+1 codeshare LH
HKG 22:35 Local -- Forecast
FX36
Fedex
CDG 22:35 Local boeing 767-3s2f Forecast
GEC8300
Lufthansa Cargo
MLA 22:35 Local -- Forecast
GEC8384
Lufthansa Cargo
NRT 22:45 Local -- Forecast
GEC8346
Lufthansa Cargo
IST 22:55 Local -- Forecast
CA1042
Air China Ltd
PEK 22:55 Local -- Forecast
EY916
Etihad Cargo
AUH 23:00 Local boeing 777-ffx Forecast
21:15
Local
FRA BER
LH LH202
airbus a321-231
21:20
Local
FRA SVG
LH LH870
airbus a319-114
21:20
Local
FRA BCN
LH LH1138
21:20
Local
FRA NUE
LH LH150
airbus a321-231
21:20
Local
FRA POZ
LH LH1390
mitsubishi crj-900lr
21:20
Local
FRA OSL
LH LH866
airbus a320-271n
21:20
Local
FRA AUH
EY EY124
boeing 787-9 dreamliner
21:20
Local
FRA ARN
LH LH810
21:20
Local
FRA DUS
LH LH88
airbus a321-131
21:20
Local
FRA HAJ
LH LH58
21:20
Local
FRA HAV
PU PU434
airbus a330-202
21:20
Local
FRA PRG
LH LH1402
airbus a321-131
21:25
Local
FRA ALG
LH LH1318
21:25
Local
FRA BEG
JU JU353 +1
embraer e195lr
21:25
Local
FRA HAM
LH LH36
airbus a321-131
21:30
Local
FRA BUD
LH LH1342
airbus a319-114
21:30
Local
FRA DEL
AI AI2030
boeing 787-9 dreamliner
21:30
Local
FRA LEJ
D0 D0915 +1
boeing 777-f
21:30
Local
FRA MRS
LH LH1090
airbus a319-112
21:30
Local
FRA BRU
SN SN2618
airbus a320-251n
21:30
Local
FRA VCE
LH LH332
airbus a320-271n
21:30
Local
FRA BSL
EN EN8112
embraer e195lr
21:30
Local
FRA LIN
LH LH278
airbus a320-214
21:35
Local
FRA ADD
ET ET707
airbus a350-941
21:35
Local
FRA SZG
LH LH1108
airbus a319-114
21:35
Local
FRA SGN
D0 D0620
boeing 777-f
21:35
Local
FRA BLQ
EN EN8884
embraer e195lr
21:40
Local
FRA BRE
LH LH360
airbus a319-112
21:40
Local
FRA SIN
SQ SQ325 +1
boeing 777-312(er)
21:40
Local
FRA MAN
LH LH948
airbus a320-214
21:40
Local
FRA LHR
LH LH922
airbus a320-271n
21:40
Local
FRA CMN
LH LH1330
airbus a321-271nx
21:40
Local
FRA TLV
LY LY356
boeing 737-85r
21:40
Local
FRA DUB
LH LH982
airbus a320-214
21:40
Local
FRA NCE
LH LH1068
airbus a320-214
21:45
Local
FRA VIE
OS OS220
airbus a320-214
21:45
Local
FRA SEZ
4Y156
airbus a330-343
21:45
Local
FRA NBJ
LH LH560
airbus a340-313
21:50
Local
FRA HKG
LH LH796
airbus a350-941
21:50
Local
FRA TUN
LH LH1326
21:50
Local
FRA WRO
EN EN8768
embraer e190lr
21:50
Local
FRA HEL
LH LH854
airbus a320-271n
21:50
Local
FRA TPE
3S 3S614
boeing 777-fzn
21:55
Local
FRA GRU
LH LH506
boeing 747-830
21:55
Local
FRA GOT
LH LH820
airbus a320-214
21:55
Local
FRA GLA
LH LH974
airbus a319-112
21:55
Local
FRA TRN
EN EN8850
embraer e190lr
21:55
Local
FRA WDH
4Y132 +1
airbus a330-343
21:55
Local
FRA CPT
DE DE2290 +1
airbus a330-941
22:00
Local
FRA BEG
LH LH1414
airbus a319-114
22:00
Local
FRA JNB
LH LH572
boeing 747-830
22:00
Local
FRA CPH
LH LH832
airbus a319-114
22:00
Local
FRA LYS
LH LH1082
22:00
Local
FRA GDN
LH LH1382
airbus a319-114
22:00
Local
FRA WDH
4Y138
airbus a330-343
22:00
Local
FRA IST
LH LH8346
22:00
Local
FRA BLL
LH LH842
airbus a320-214
22:05
Local
FRA LEJ
LH LH164
airbus a319-112
22:05
Local
FRA EZE
LH LH510
boeing 747-830
22:10
Local
FRA EDI
LH LH964
airbus a320-214
22:10
Local
FRA BHX
LH LH958
airbus a319-112
22:10
Local
FRA NRT
GEC8386
22:10
Local
FRA STR
LH LH136
airbus a319-112
22:15
Local
FRA MUC
LH LH124
airbus a320-214
22:15
Local
FRA GIG
LH LH500
boeing 787-9 dreamliner
22:15
Local
FRA DOH
QR QR72
boeing 787-8 dreamliner
22:35
Local
FRA BRU
D0 D0189
boeing 757-236(pcf)
22:35
Local
FRA SGN
3S 3S618
boeing 777-f
22:35
Local
FRA HKG
GEC8460 +1
22:35
Local
FRA CDG
FX FX36
boeing 767-3s2f
22:35
Local
FRA MLA
GEC8300
22:45
Local
FRA NRT
GEC8384
22:55
Local
FRA IST
GEC8346
22:55
Local
FRA PEK
CA CA1042
23:00
Local
FRA AUH
EY EY916
boeing 777-ffx
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