London and Frankfurt from Toronto with Star Alliance
A classic European pair with Air Canada and Lufthansa.
Air Canada flies nonstop from Toronto to London-Heathrow. Lufthansa then takes you to Frankfurt, the gateway to the Rhine and Germany's Christmas markets, and Air Canada or Lufthansa fly you nonstop back to Toronto.
The itinerary, leg by leg
Toronto-Pearson → London-Heathrow
Air Canada7 h 10London-Heathrow → Frankfurt
Lufthansa1 h 40Frankfurt → Toronto-Pearson
Air Canada, Lufthansa8 h 40Air CanadaLufthansa
Your stops, in practice
London · 4 to 5 days
Best time: May to July, the longest and brightest days. From the airport: Elizabeth line or Heathrow Express to central London, 15 to 35 minutes. Don't miss: the South Bank on foot, the free national museums, a day trip to Oxford or Windsor.
Frankfurt · 1 to 2 days
Best time: May to September. From the airport: S-Bahn train to the main station, about 15 minutes. Don't miss: the Römerberg, the Museumsufer along the Main, an apple wine in Sachsenhausen.
Length of the trip
Allow 5 to 7 days on the ground for the whole trip, not counting flight days.
Entry requirements
Each country has its own entry rules (visa, electronic travel authorisation, passport valid for several months after your return), depending on your nationality. Check them on the official websites before you book.
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