Book a trip from Sydney to Frankfurt with Cathay Pacific , fares from AUD2,309

Flight route information

Cathay Pacific offers flights to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD), with a layover in Hong Kong. Fly in award-winning comfort and enjoy the ultimate Cathay Pacific experience on flights from SYD to FRA, which take around 22 hours 30 minutes, including the layover, and bring you to Terminal 1 in Frankfurt.

Upon your arrival in Frankfurt

Taxis are the most convenient way to get to the city centre from the airport as it takes approximately 20 minutes. Another option is to use the train or S-Bahn (light rail). The ICE train will transport you directly to Frankfurt’s Hauptbahnhof (main railway station) in around 12 minutes, while the S8 and S9 trains, travelling in the direction of Offenbach or Hanau, arrive in around 16 minutes.

A brief introduction to Frankfurt

Brimming with incredible architecture, fascinating museums, and lush natural beauty, Frankfurt is a captivating modern metropolis with echoes of its historical past.

Begin your journey by visiting the Römer, which has withstood the testament of time by being Frankfurt’s city hall for over 600 years. While here, be sure to see the three-peaked façade and medieval timber houses that provide a gorgeous view of the quaint town square.

Frankfurt is home to an intriguing range of museums, with some of the most popular being the Schirn Kunsthalle, Historisches Museum, and Archäologischer Garten. We also recommend going to the 16th century Goethe House museum as it is the birthplace and former home of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and the location where he wrote some of his most famous novels.

Nature lovers should pay a visit to the Taunus mountain range, which is situated north of the city, as it is awash with dense forests and mountain trails. Venture on a hike on the high trails around Feldberg or explore Saalburg to learn more about the Roman history of the region. Alternatively, you can visit the Kubacher Kristallhöhle, a 30-metre high cave full of crystals and surrounded by limestone that dates back 350 million years.

Those interested in taking a day trip can head to Heidelberg, a scenic town located an hour away from Frankfurt. While there, take the funicular up to Heidelberg Castle, which is home to the world’s largest wine barrel - the Heidelberg Tun - and offers spectacular views of the Neckar River and the town below.

Transit in style

Passengers who book flights from Sydney (SYD) to Frankfurt (FRA) can enjoy bespoke experiences when transiting through Hong Kong International Airport in Cathay Pacific’s award-winning lounge facilities. Our First Class and Business Class passengers are welcome to indulge in the delightful delicacies available before cleansing their palates with a thoughtful selection of refreshing beverages. The gateway to a multitude of signature experiences starts at Cathay Pacific’s lounges.

Premium Economy and Economy passengers can enjoy exceptional dining and shopping experiences whilst completing their transit. Our accommodating staff are always available to help with any enquiries you may have, while our handy virtual assistant on the Cathay Pacific mobile app is one click away. We wish you a pleasant stopover in Hong Kong and hope you have a smooth journey ahead.

Flying to Frankfurt with Cathay Pacific

Book your Sydney to Frankfurt flight with Cathay Pacific today to experience our signature standards of hospitality and service. During your flight, you can also sample the culinary delights of our inflight dining menu, which has been carefully curated with flavours from around the world. Be sure to pair your meal with a glass of wine from our award-winning wine list – each bottle has been handpicked to complement our dishes.

Why you should book directly with Cathay Pacific

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Inflight experiences

Discover a world of entertainment during your flight with our inflight content library which features a wide selection of Hollywood movies, TV box sets, Asian cinema classics, podcasts, and more. We are one of the first airlines to offer multi-season box sets, meaning you can binge-watch award-winning drama series starting from the pilot episode through to the latest season finale. Find out what’s playing on your flight.