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Frankfurt.RM3,108 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Jul, returning Sun, 31 Aug.Return flight with Thai Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Thai Airways, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Tue, 1 Jul, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with Thai Airways, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Sun, 31 Aug, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM3,108, select.
Frankfurt.RM3,124 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 May, returning Tue, 10 Jun.Return flight with Thai Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Thai Airways, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Tue, 20 May, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with Thai Airways, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Tue, 10 Jun, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM3,124, select.
Frankfurt.RM3,431 per passenger.Departing Fri, 7 Nov, returning Fri, 21 Nov.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Fri, 7 Nov, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Fri, 21 Nov, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM3,431, select.
Frankfurt.RM3,449 per passenger.Departing Fri, 10 Oct, returning Fri, 24 Oct.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Fri, 10 Oct, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Fri, 24 Oct, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM3,449, select.
Frankfurt.RM3,450 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 May, returning Wed, 28 May.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Wed, 14 May, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Wed, 28 May, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM3,450, select.
Frankfurt.RM3,450 per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Jun, returning Fri, 20 Jun.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Fri, 13 Jun, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Fri, 20 Jun, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM3,450, select.
Frankfurt.RM3,450 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Feb, returning Fri, 27 Feb.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Wed, 18 Feb, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Fri, 27 Feb, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM3,450, select.
Frankfurt.RM3,571 per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Jun, returning Tue, 9 Sep.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Fri, 13 Jun, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Tue, 9 Sep, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM3,571, select.

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Chengdu to Frankfurt: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRM3,108
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time11 hrs, 32 mins
Most popular airlineLufthansa
Average flights per week13

Finding cheap flights from Chengdu to Frankfurt: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Frankfurt: Frankfurt am Main, Mannheim and Frankfurt Hahn.
The best price we found for a return flight from Chengdu to Frankfurt is RM3,108. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
11 hours and 32 minutes is the average flight time from Chengdu to Frankfurt.
Lufthansa, Air China and TAP Air Portugal fly direct from Chengdu to Frankfurt.
As of April 2025, there are 13 flights per week flying from Chengdu to Frankfurt.
The cheapest month to fly from Chengdu to Frankfurt is usually April 2025.
If you're flying from Chengdu, the cheapest airport near Frankfurt is Frankfurt am Main – which is 11.8 km away from the centre of Frankfurt. We've found flights into this airport from RM3,108.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Chengdu to Frankfurt on Tuesday, 1 July 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 32 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Frankfurt but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Frankfurt is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 9°C. July is typically the warmest month in Frankfurt, when it usually averages around 25°C. You can expect the least rain in April. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -3°C. The rainiest month is July.
The cheapest airline that flies to Frankfurt is Thai Airways. And the cheapest airline that flies to Mannheim Airport is Air China.

Travelling from Chengdu to Frankfurt: what you need to know

  • Chengdu is home to a couple of airports that could be the jumping-off point for your adventure. Check out your options for booking a flight from Chengdu to Frankfurt departing from Tianfu International Airport (TFU) or Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).

  • When it comes to working out where to land in Frankfurt, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) are the major entry points.

  • Hop on a direct Chengdu to Frankfurt flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 10 hours 55 minutes.

  • The timezone in Frankfurt is UTC+1, which is seven hours behind Chengdu.

  • The most popular route for flights from Chengdu to Frankfurt is from Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA). You can select from three services every week between these two airports. If you want to be on your way as soon as possible, the earliest flight from TFU to FRA is the 01:35 Air China service. If you prefer to travel later, the final departure is at 01:35 with Air China.

  • Leave plenty of time to get on your Chengdu to Frankfurt flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • You can expect longer queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.

How to find the cheapest flights from Chengdu to Frankfurt

  • Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap Chengdu to Frankfurt flights if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.

  • If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when looking for your plane ticket from Chengdu to Frankfurt.

  • Snapping up a cheap flight from Chengdu to Frankfurt is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a better deal is available.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' Chengdu to Frankfurt flights.

Flying from Chengdu

Tianfu International Airport (TFU)

  • Depart from Tianfu International Airport (TFU) on a nonstop flight from Chengdu to Frankfurt. From TFU, you can fly directly into Frankfurt Airport (FRA).

  • Air China is a leading airline that offers direct Chengdu to Frankfurt plane tickets from TFU.

  • TFU is about 48 kilometres from central Chengdu. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • Booked an early flight from Chengdu to Frankfurt? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near Tianfu International Airport:

  • 86.59% of flights leaving Tianfu International Airport reach their destination as planned. With its reliable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when jetting out of TFU.

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)

  • Visit family or friends or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your Chengdu to Frankfurt flight, check out these options when taking off from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport:

    • Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

    • Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

    • Shenyang Taoxian International Airport (SHE)

  • Depending on traffic, you can drive to CTU from the centre of Chengdu in around 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 11 kilometres away.

  • Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your flight from Chengdu to Frankfurt? Unwind in a hotel near Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays are calling your name:

  • Most flights that depart Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport touch down at their destination as planned. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 89.89%.

  • CTU is located at Airport Expressway Entrance.

Arriving in Frankfurt

Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

  • Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is approximately 11 kilometres from central Frankfurt. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 20 minutes.

  • It usually takes 35 minutes to get there on public transport.

  • If you're arriving on a late flight from Chengdu to Frankfurt, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near FRA:

  • Get your adventure underway by picking up a Frankfurt Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and explore beyond Frankfurt's main sights.

  • Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Frankfurt Airport about three weeks before your trip.

Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)

  • Once your flight from Chengdu to Frankfurt has hit the tarmac, you can make your way to the city centre in about 1 hour 30 minutes by car. Central Frankfurt is roughly 105 kilometres from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN).

  • You can expect the trip to take about 2 hours 40 minutes on public transport.

  • Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near HHN. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from Chengdu to Frankfurt:

  • The quickest way to reach your destination is with a Frankfurt - Hahn Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Flex To Go, Alamo or Keddy By Europcar and be on your way in a flash.

  • Snap up the best price by booking your ride from HHN four weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a wider selection of vehicles.

Best time to go to Frankfurt

  • It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Chengdu to Frankfurt. April is the most popular month to visit Frankfurt. If you like a quieter vibe, go in January.

  • Book a Chengdu to Frankfurt ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Frankfurt to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).

  • If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Chengdu to Frankfurt in January when temperatures average between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).

More about Frankfurt

  • Once you've booked your flight from Chengdu to Frankfurt, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Frankfurt:

  • All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Palmengarten, Goethe House and Frankfurt Cathedral are must-do's during your Frankfurt adventure.

Explore more of Germany

  • Frankfurt has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Germany waiting to be explored. Around 418 kilometres north-east of Frankfurt, a trip to Berlin will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.

  • If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in Germany, head for Hamburg, about 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are highlights.

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