Flights London → Frankfurt
LCY → FRA
Route overview
The flight route connects London to Frankfurt, operating with a mix of aircraft including the Embraer 170, Embraer 190, and Avro RJ85. The destination airport in Frankfurt sees over sixty-one million passengers annually, underscoring its significance as a major travel hub.
The London (LCY) → Frankfurt (FRA) route is operated by British Airways, Lufthansa Cargo. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 15.3/100 (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 London the average ATFM delay is 1.9 minutes.
Heading to Frankfurt: what to expect in this direction
Flying from London (LCY) to Frankfurt (FRA) heads east for about 620 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 12m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing London the average ATFM delay is 1.9 min (ATC pre-departure); 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Airways (BA) | 77% | 17 min | 2.4% |
| Lufthansa Cargo (LH) | 76% | 15 min | 7.1% |
Airlines operating LCY-FRA
Frequently asked questions about LCY-FRA
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The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: British Airways, Lufthansa Cargo.
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The London-Frankfurt route is about 620 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.
