Flights to Germany
Castles, bread, beer, and Berlin. Essentially, the four words that pop up in your head when you think about Germany. But with a history of over two millennia, we assure you. The country has a lot more than just these things to offer its visitors.
Germany is generally described in superlatives. It is commonly believed that most Germans are stoic and stern with hardly any sense of humour. That all they do is drive around in their fast, modern cars, drinking beer, and narrating war stories.
In this guide, we will bust a few of these myths and help you know Germany truly well before you jump on your flights to Germany for an unforgettable vacation.
When the Alps, the North Sea, and German’s forested land come together, the picturesque Germania blooms. Most of the country has a temperate climate; summers can be hot and dry or rainy and cold. The Alps are calm and pleasant all year round and hence make the perfect tourist hotspot.
Germany also has a rich and brutal history that might intrigue and interest you. If either of these things makes you want to know more and book your plane tickets to Germany, bookmarking this article right now would be a good idea!
Airport Guide
The most popular route from the USA to Germany is the New York JFK Airport to the Frankfurt Am Main Airport in Frankfurt, the capital and commercial hub of Germany’s Hesse state. The city is a central metropolitan region and the fifth-largest city in Germany, making it capable enough to handle all your traveling needs.
The FRA airport is vast and challenging to navigate through. With four concourses - A, B, C, and Z in Terminal 1 and the concourses D and E in Terminal 2, to catch your Flights to Germany, you may even have to travel inside the airport. Luckily for you, there are several shuttle buses and a skyline train to assist movement.
Facilities
- The airport has a free and unlimited wi-fi connection. Just connect to the ’Frankfurt Airport’ network and choose between the free Wi-Fi and free Wi-Fi+. The remarkable Wi-Fi speed ensures that you stay entertained throughout your journey.
- If you’re looking for something more than the Wi-Fi, try the internet lounges. Available in the Hall A and B of Terminal 1.
- Germany’s bureaucracy is world-famous. Perhaps that’s why you’ll find a business conference hall for rent at the airport. You can even avail of the interpreter service!
- For some reason, the Germans don’t want you to miss out on sending handwritten letters. And so they’ve set up a last-minute Post Office in Terminal 1, Area B.
- The Airport has several lounges in the two terminals. Some of them are available through one-time-use passes while others are part of the Airlines’ Lounge memberships. Terminal 1 has two lounges, while Terminal 2 has five, located both in the landside and the airside.
- Showers are available in both the terminals for a simple fee of 8 US$. The best part? You’ll be getting a mat, shower gel, towel, and hairdryer for that price. But they’re only available in the airside, so adjust your schedule accordingly.
Airlines and Currency exchange
To get an idea of Germany Flights from the USA, we have compiled a list of all airlines operating from America to the Frankfurt Airport.
Air Canada, Ethiopian Airlines, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Condor, Vietnam Airlines, Air France, Air Portugal, British Airways, Washington Air, etc.
The airport has several ATMs, in case you have to withdraw money urgently. Make sure to check your withdrawal limits and ATM fees before you do that.
There are 20 different currency exchange centres at the airport. Most of them operate 24 hours a day, on both landside and airside.
Airfare to Germany
From the JFK New York Airport to the Frankfurt Airport, the cheapest one-way ticket is 229$ US via Air Portugal. Other cheap flights to Germany range from 800$ US to 1000$ US.
Ethiopian Air, which frequently drops off Americans from JFK to Frankfurt - charges 769$ US for one-way airline tickets to Germany.
American Airlines offers a much cheaper option at 639$ for JFK-Frankfurt roundtrip plane tickets to Germany.
Sleeping in the Frankfurt Airport
The airport is said to be dead silent after midnight, ensuring that you get your uninterrupted beauty sleep. However, you may be woken up in the night for a random document inspection since the airport is famous for its high security.
You can find cots in Terminal C, but chances are, you would have to approach the airport staff if you need it. Concourse A, C, and Z closest night, making Terminal 1’s concourse B - the most popular sleeping spot in the airport.
The seating areas have an assortment of chairs with armrests and no armrests. Some reclining lounge-style seats are also available, but you’ll hardly ever find them unoccupied.
Family Facilities
When you travel with your loved ones, the journey always becomes x10 better. But with more people comes more responsibility. Fortunately for every adventurous family taking flights to Germany, the airport is all set to entertain you!
- The Airport Experience Tours - This 45-minute ride into the airport’s hidden gems and emergency services will have you and your family excited! Available on the weekdays from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm and weekends and holidays from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, you can make bookings for the tour last minute at the airport too!
- Casino - If you’d like to spin the wheel before you take off in your Germany Flights, head to the casino in Terminal 1. Make sure you aren’t too late, as the casino shuts down strictly at 10:00 pm.
- Entertainment Games - Try your luck at the slot machine, arcade, or the computer games and win goodies as a well- earned souvenir from Germany.
- Flight Simulator - Experience how to fly a commercial airline under the guidance of a real pilot! The charges are high, sure. But this extraordinary event is definitely worth all the £99 you pay for it.
- Movie World - Let us take a deep breath before we reveal the news to you. The Movie World in Frankfurt Airport is free! Meaning you can relax and enjoy your favourite movie without any charge. Reviewers also tell us that the chairs are super comfortable, just head down to Terminal 1 and relax!
Attractions in Germany
- Brandenburg Gate
Built-in the end of the 18th Century as the replica of Athens’ famous Acropolis, this sandstone monument is one of Germany’s most glorious sights. The Golden Chariot towers the rest of the city at 26 m. It was also a part of the famous Berlin Wall, which earned its reputation as the ’symbolic division’ between East and West Germany.
- The Black Forest
Named so for its dark and densely green hills, the Black Forest is a scenery borrowed straight up from the fairytales. This 160 km area is located in south-west Germany and is also among the most popular upland regions in the continent. The region also has several medieval villages and towns scattered in the vicinity and other lovely castles that moan of Germany’s rich history and beauty.
- Cologne Cathedral
Methinks that the dramatic beauty of this synagogue is enough to leave you breathless and intoxicated, which is precisely what the city of ’Cologne’ does. Located on the banks of the river Rhine, the cathedral is considered the best illustration of traditional gothic architecture.
Built-in the 13th century, the cathedral is a frozen moment in time. To get the best look, climb up 533 stairs, and enjoy the city’s exquisite scenery from the south tower.
- Neuschwanstein - The castle from your dreams!
We know, we know, we’ve already boasted about Germany’s castles multiple times in this travel guide. But trust us, Neuschwanstein deserves all the praises. The inspiration behind Walt Disney’s famous logo, the picturesque palace, is located in the quaint little town of Füssen.
We all may have different opinions on what the world's best castle might look like, but we assure you, Germany’s Neuschwanstein comes pretty darn close. And if not for the beer and bread, take flights to Germany just to see this incredible castle!
- The Rhine Valley
Europe’s most magnificent river, the Rhine, is a crucial element in the history of several countries. Spread over 1300 km, the Rhine flows across Switzerland, Germany, and all the way to the Netherlands.
Here, the UNESCO World Heritage Site, called the Rhine Valley, is a buzzing tourist hotspot. In a stretch of just 70 km, you can find half a hundred elegant castles and a couple of quaint villages.
If you’re a nature enthusiast, looking further. It’s about time you get plane tickets to Germany.
Best Season to visit Germany
Germany’s tourist season begins in May and goes on roughly till September/ October. Hence, summer and fall are your go-to seasons. Let us compare the two for you-
- Summer
The busiest season to visit Germany would be summer. The weather is pleasant and cold, with not a hint of snow up in the Alps. You can easily follow the trail and bear witness to one of the world’s best aerial scenery.
Outdoor activities are also plenty. However, visiting in the summer could be a little heavy on your pockets as the flight and hotel rates usually go up during this time.
- Fall
Fall is just a little colder and a little less heavy on your budget. You can find decently priced hotels in and around the country roads. The ’shoulder season’ also ensures that your trip is a little less outdoorsy and a little more relaxing.
- Winter
Germany is cold in winter. Very, very cold. The cheapest month to fly to Germany would be January.
The Alps are almost inaccessible due to knee-deep snow, and going out in such freezing temperatures would also be quite a task.
So if you’d like to see Germany in all its freezing glory for almost half the price, take flights to Germany in the winters.