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Flying from Frankfurt Airport

At the end of a 5 week trip in Italy and Switzerland, we have a few nights in Germany. Current plan is 2 nights in Heidelberg and 1 night in the Hilton in Mainz the evening before our return flight to the U.S.@ 10:55 AM in business class.

I have read a few comments about being at the airport 3-4 hours before your flight and beginning to question our plan. We do not want to be stressed about adequate time for our flight. We thought we would have a nice breakfast at our hotel in Mainz since it is included in our gold status with Hilton but maybe that isn't feasible.

Please share your advice! Is our current plan ok or should we change it? We could add 1 more night to our trip, spend a night in Mainz and then the last night at an airport hotel--or we could just drop the night in Mainz and stay at the airport.

Posted by
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I think Mainz is fine. 3 hours has always been more than enough time for me.

Posted by
176 posts

Thank you! I think the Hilton in Mainz is not far from the train station but what time do you suggest leaving Mainz to be at the airport 3 hours ahead of time?

Posted by
8934 posts

Just stay in Mainz, there is no reason to change cities or stay at the airport. The city is a quick 30 min. ride to the airport so if you catch the train at 07:30, you will be at the airport in plenty of time.
I would leave some time to go sightseeing in Mainz! The Dom is magnificent, the Chagall windows in St. Stephens are definitely worth seeing, and depending on your interests you could also visit the Gutenburg museum or the Isis Temple ruins.