Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Dusseldorf International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 25 minutes.
Dusseldorf's timezone is UTC+1, making Dusseldorf one hour ahead of London.
Every week, there are four London Gatwick Airport to Dusseldorf International Airport flights. If you'd like to take off as early as possible, select the 08:45 easyJet flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 17:25 with easyJet.
Give yourself enough time to catch your LGW to DUS flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
EasyJet offers direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Dusseldorf International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Dusseldorf — and maybe even more of Germany if your schedule allows.
EasyJet is the top choice for travellers on this route.
With a reliable 97.5% of services landing on schedule, easyJet is the most punctual carrier operating LGW to DUS flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Dusseldorf International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between LGW and DUS include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Geneva Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
Currently, R 737 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Dusseldorf International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 1,742. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Book six months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from LGW to DUS.
November is the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Dusseldorf International Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from LGW to DUS by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Dusseldorf International Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 82% of flights that depart LGW land on time.
To reach London Gatwick Airport from central London, it takes around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near LGW. Whether you're boarding an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Dusseldorf International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
If you have a late London Gatwick Airport to Dusseldorf International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near DUS:
Pick up a Dusseldorf International Airport rental car and explore Dusseldorf and beyond with your own set of wheels. Wheego, Alamo and Enterprise are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Dusseldorf International Airport around four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) to central Dusseldorf
Dusseldorf International Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from the centre of Dusseldorf. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Dusseldorf International Airport. September is the most popular month to head to Dusseldorf. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Dusseldorf is August, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Dusseldorf International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LGW to DUS around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be explored after you've seen Dusseldorf. Around 483 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall and Parliament Building.
If you're ready to explore another side of Germany, head for Hamburg, about 338 kilometres north-east of Dusseldorf. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are key reasons to visit.