Flying from Colombo to Dusseldorf: what you need to know
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is Colombo's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Colombo to Dusseldorf taking off from here.
Touch down in Dusseldorf at Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) or Weeze Airport (NRN).
For a relaxed travel experience, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your Colombo to Dusseldorf flight.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. A good rule for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Dusseldorf
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap Colombo to Dusseldorf flight. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your plane ticket from Colombo to Dusseldorf.
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Flying from Colombo
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your Colombo to Dusseldorf flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Bandaranaike International Airport. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
CMB is about 27 kilometres from central Colombo. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near Bandaranaike International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Colombo to Dusseldorf, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
When it comes to Bandaranaike International Airport's on-time performance, 75.71% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Arriving in Dusseldorf
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) is approximately 6 kilometres from the centre of Dusseldorf. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 15 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 40 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Colombo to Dusseldorf, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near DUS:
Go where the road takes you with a Dusseldorf International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Wheego, Alamo or Enterprise and chase adventure across Dusseldorf and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Dusseldorf International Airport around four weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Weeze Airport (NRN)
After your flight from Colombo to Dusseldorf has landed, you can reach the city centre in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Central Dusseldorf is approximately 64 kilometres from Weeze Airport (NRN).
You can expect the journey to take approximately 2 hours 20 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places to lay your head close to NRN. Unwind after your Colombo to Dusseldorf flight at any of these perfectly located options:
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Weeze Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Enterprise, Sixt or Alamo and set off in the blink of an eye.
Get the pick of the lot. Securing your ride from NRN one week in advance often means better prices and a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Dusseldorf
June is the busiest month for flights from Colombo to Dusseldorf. To skip the crowds, visit Dusseldorf in January.
Lock in a Colombo to Dusseldorf ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Dusseldorf to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap flights from Colombo to Dusseldorf around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Dusseldorf
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Dusseldorf right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from Colombo to Dusseldorf:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Rhine Tower, Konigsallee and K21, Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen are must-visits when exploring Dusseldorf.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be discovered once you've seen Dusseldorf. Around 483 kilometres to the east, check out popular attractions including Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Around 338 kilometres north-east of Dusseldorf, Hamburg is another essential stop in Germany. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
