Flying from Dubai to Dusseldorf Airport (DUS): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports where your trip can begin in Dubai. Explore your options leaving from Dubai International Airport (DXB) or Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) when organising your flight from Dubai to Dusseldorf Airport (DUS).
Book a direct Dubai to Dusseldorf Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 7 hours.
Dusseldorf Airport is located in Dusseldorf. The city operates on the UTC+1 timezone and is three hours behind Dubai.
Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Dusseldorf Airport (DUS) is the most popular route. There are 14 direct weekly departures to pick from. If you prefer starting your day later, hop on the last flight with Emirates at 2:40pm. Choose the first DXB to DUS departure with Emirates at 8:20am if you'd rather get going earlier.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from Dubai to DUS.
During popular months like January, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
You can book a direct flight from Dubai to Dusseldorf Airport (DUS) departing from Dubai International Airport (DXB).
You'll find a direct flight from Dubai to Dusseldorf Airport with Emirates. This well-known airline operates services from DXB.
Emirates is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from DXB to DUS.
Emirates takes the lead in punctuality. An exceptional 87.7% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Dubai to DUS. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Dubai International Airport (DXB). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these popular options:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Erbil International Airport (EBL)
DXB is about 14 kilometres from central Dubai. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Dubai International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Dubai to Dusseldorf Airport, these accommodation options will put you a quick hop from check-in:
Of all flights departing from Dubai International Airport, 74% land on schedule at their destination.
Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
You can book a direct Dubai to Dusseldorf Airport (DUS) plane ticket with departures from Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). Check if flying out of DWC makes more sense for your journey.
Eurowings operates direct flights from Dubai to DUS leaving from DWC. Book your favourite seat and get to your destination without any detours.
On the DWC to DUS route, Eurowings is the airline most travellers rely on.
Split up your flight from Dubai to Dusseldorf Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick another place off your list. Top stopovers between Al Maktoum International Airport and DUS include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
On public transport, you can travel from central Dubai to DWC in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 40 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Dubai to DUS flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Al Maktoum International Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 57%.
About Dusseldorf Airport (DUS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Dubai to Dusseldorf Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near DUS instead:
Grab a Dusseldorf Airport rental car and explore Dusseldorf and beyond with your own wheels. Wheego, Alamo and Enterprise are popular providers to choose from here.
For the lowest price, book your ride around four weeks in advance of your Dubai to Dusseldorf Airport flight.
Getting from Dusseldorf Airport (DUS) to central Dusseldorf
Dusseldorf Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Dusseldorf. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It'll take around 20 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Dusseldorf Airport (DUS)
Currently, R 2,892 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Dusseldorf Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 6,455. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get your hands on cheap flights from Dubai to DUS by booking 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding the biggest deals.
The best month for picking up cheap Dubai to Dusseldorf Airport tickets is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.
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Save on your flight from Dubai to Dusseldorf Airport by using filters. Select your preferred departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Dubai to Dusseldorf Airport (DUS)
September is when most people book flights from Dubai to Dusseldorf Airport (DUS). Visit Dusseldorf in January for a more laid-back experience.
Before locking in your Dubai to DUS plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Dusseldorf, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Dubai to Dusseldorf Airport in January when temperatures are between -3ºC (27ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Dusseldorf
Once you've booked your flight from Dubai to Dusseldorf Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Dusseldorf:
Tonhalle Concert Hall and Rhine Tower are a couple of leading attractions to add to your Dusseldorf travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at German Oper am Rhein.
Explore more of Germany
Bremen is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Dusseldorf. Around 241 kilometres away to the northeast, well-known attractions include Schnoorviertel, Marktplatz and Rathaus.
Hannover is another well-known destination in Germany and is around 241 kilometres northeast of Dusseldorf. No trip is complete without seeing The Old Town, Maschsee and Hannover Maschsee.
