Frankfurt am Main or Frankfurt (as it is more commonly known) is the fifth largest city in Germany and the largest in the German state of Hessen. It is a city rich with culture and history and is also ranked amongst the world’s leading financial centres. Frankfurt offers tourists a view of times past and present and is considered a ‘must visit’ destination for those exploring Germany.
If this city is your next destination ensure that you book your direct flights to Frankfurt with South African Airways. By choosing SAA you are assured comfortable seating, a wide selection of in-flight entertainment, a range of some of the best wines available and three course meals that are prepared by some of the best chefs in the world.
Have you booked your transport and accommodation yet? If not, let SAA help you. On this page you can book both through SAA’s partners.
If you’re planning to holiday in Frankfurt have a look at these great holiday packages from SAA Holidays.
For direct flights to Frankfurt and to arrange all other aspects of your journey choose South African Airways.
Check-in for flights to Frankfurt
Check-in times
- Check-in time for all regional flights is 2 hours and 30 minutes prior to departure.
- Online check-in for e-ticket holders opens 24 hours before flight departures and closes 2 hours prior to international flight departures.
Online check-in
SAA offers an internet check-in service. Check-in online
This service enables you to:
- Print your boarding pass up to 24 hours prior to flight departure.
- Select or change your seat.
Mobile check-in
SAA’smobile check-in service allows you to check in from your internet-enabled mobile phone. Go to m.flysaa.com and:
- Submit your e-ticket number or booking reference number on the check-in screen.
- Download your online boarding pass including Apple's Passbook.
- On arrival at the airport show your online boarding pass to security for scanning.
Self check-in kiosks
Our self-service check-in kiosks are available at the O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg and King Shaka International Airport in Durban.
Use these user-friendly touchscreen devices to:
- Print your boarding pass; and
- Select your seat.
Please note that:
- This check-in option is available to all passengers with confirmed flight tickets on South African Airways.
- All self-service check-in kiosks close 90 minutes before departure time.
Bag drop counter
- Bag drop counters are for passengers with checked baggage who have checked in using flysaa.com or a self-service check-in kiosk.
- After you’ve printed your online boarding pass, proceed to the bag drop counter where your baggage will be tagged and sent to the aircraft.
SAA Flights
Frankfurt Car Rental and Airports Transfers
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Frankfurt Hotels
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Things to do in Frankfurt
- Berger Strasse. 2.9km of shops, restaurants and clubs. Everything is within walking distance and this street is where you go if you want to get a feel for what Frankfurt is all about. There is always something happening on Berger Street - both day and night.
- German Film Museum. A museum dedicated to the history of German filmmaking. There are loads of interactive displays, a floor dedicated to the machinery of moving pictures and even a cinema that shows the classics. Definitely worth a visit.
- Goetheturm. This 43m high wooden tower offers some great views of the city and surrounding forest. There are 196 steps to climb to the top, but the climb is definitely worth it. Up until 1999 this was the highest accessible wooden structure in the whole of Germany.