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About flights to Germany

Home to Oktoberfest, historic sites like the Berlin Wall and the fairytale-esque Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany has so much going for it. So there’s no surprise that countless tourists visit the country every year. Whether you can’t wait to sip its famous beer or want to check out Germany’s intriguing history, Traveloka has you sorted for every type of trip. Below, we’ve rounded up everything you need to know before travelling to Germany.

How long is the flight to {destination}

Chances are you’ll be flying into either Berlin or Munich if coming from Australia. Here’s how long you can expect it to take to get to either of those cities:

Flights to Berlin from Australia

• Sydney to Berlin: 25 hours, 45 minutes
• Melbourne to Berlin: 23 hours, 20 minutes
• Brisbane to Berlin: 23 hours, 40 minutes
• Perth to Berlin: 21 hours, 15 minutes
• Adelaide to Berlin: 20 hours, 40 minutes 

Flights to Munich from Australia

• Sydney to Frankfurt: 22 hours, 5 minutes
• Melbourne to Frankfurt: 21 hours, 50 minutes
• Brisbane to Munich: 23 hours, 15 minutes
• Perth to Munich: 19 hours, 15 minutes
• Adelaide to Munich: 20 hours, 40 minutes 

Flights to Frankfurt from Australia

• Sydney to Munich: 22 hours, 40 minutes
• Melbourne to Munich: 22 hours, 20 minutes
• Brisbane to Frankfurt: 24 hours, 5 minutes
• Perth to Frankfurt: 19 hours, 25 minutes
• Adelaide to Frankfurt: 21 hours 

If you’re heading elsewhere in Germany, there are other airports that may get you closer to your destination, but you may need to take a longer journey or an additional stopover. Those airports include Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Cologne and Stuttgart.

Which airlines fly direct to {destination}

There aren’t any direct flights between Australia and Germany, but there are a number of airlines that service the route with one or more stopovers. Below is a list of airlines to consider.

• Emirates: A full-service airline, Emirates includes complimentary meals, drinks and in-flight entertainment in its fare.
• Etihad: Etihad is a full-service airline that offers complimentary meals and snacks as well as free in-flight entertainment. On-board WiFi is available for a fee.
• Qantas:  Earn frequent flyer points via Qantas Points on Qantas, which is a full-service airline. It provides complimentary meals, drinks and entertainment onboard with its fares.

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Where you can fly direct to {destination} from

No airlines fly direct from Australia to Germany – all flights servicing this route require one or more stopovers during travel.

Where is the airport in {destination}?

Frankfurt Airport is the biggest and busy international airport in Germany and is located 12km southwest of central Frankfurt. However, there are also other international airports in Germany including Munich Airport, Berlin Brandenberg Airport, Düsseldorf Airport and Hamburg Airport. From Frankfurt Airport, there are several transport options available once you arrive.

• Train: The airport’s train station has direct connections to Frankfurt, Hanau, Aschaffenburg, Mainz, and Wiesbaden via the RMV (Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund). There are also long-distance trains, which can take you to other areas in Germany or Europe. Lufthansa Express Rail also services the airport from select stations in Frankfurt.
• Bus/Shuttles: There are a number of affordable bus options, including public buses that service Frankfurt, long-distance buses that can take you further afield as well as the Lufthansa Express bus, which promises to be “fast and convenient”. Some hotels also offer complimentary shuttle buses so it pays to double check this with your accommodation provider.
• Taxi/ ride share: Taxis are available and have an estimated cost of around  €35-€45 ($AU62 to $80) to get from Frankfurt Airport to Frankfurt’s city centre. Ride share such as Uber is also available and there is a designated pick-up and drop-off zone for this, located in the short-term parking lot P31, on the departure level at Terminal 1.
• Car rental: It is possible to rent a car from Frankfurt Airport, with many major car rental companies including Hertz, Europcar and Avis servicing this site.

When is the cheapest time to fly to {destination}

The cheapest times to fly to Germany are generally the colder months, such as January, February and March, but consider the weather when planning activities. Like much of Europe, the summer months (June to August) are the most expensive as travellers make the most of the appealing weather. The shoulder season, which includes May, September and October may be ideal times to travel when the weather is still pleasant enough and prices are slightly cheaper.

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Visa/Passport requirements when flying to {destination}

Australians travelling to Germany don’t need a visa if they are visiting for less than three months as a tourist. The country is considered part of the Schengen Area. If you’re visiting for a reason than tourism, you may need to contact the nearest embassy or consulate of Germany.

How early to arrive at the airport

Flights to Germany are international long haul flights and most airlines advise passengers to arrive at their home airport at least three hours before their departure time. This allows enough time to sort out check-in and bag drop and to get through the security line.

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