Flights Edinburgh → Frankfurt
EDI → FRA
Route overview
The flight route from Edinburgh to Frankfurt is operated using Airbus A321, A320, and A319 aircraft. Frankfurt Airport, the destination, serves over 61.5 million passengers annually, making it one of Europe's busiest hubs.
The Edinburgh (EDI) → Frankfurt (FRA) route is operated by Lufthansa Cargo. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 20.1/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Frankfurt the average ATFM delay is 2.1 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Edinburgh the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Frankfurt: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Edinburgh (EDI) to Frankfurt (FRA) heads south-east for about 1,033 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 43m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Edinburgh the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into Frankfurt it is 2.1 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Cargo (LH) | 76% | 15 min | 7.1% |
Airlines operating EDI-FRA
Airports
Frequently asked questions about EDI-FRA
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: Lufthansa Cargo.
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The Edinburgh-Frankfurt route is about 1,033 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £220, barring extraordinary circumstances.
