Travelling from Washington DC to Dusseldorf Airport (DUS): What you need to know
Dusseldorf is six hours ahead of Washington DC. Dusseldorf Airport is located in Dusseldorf, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Washington DC to DUS, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
With more people on the move during peak months like July, get to the terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and as much as four for international journeys will allow for additional wait times. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Thanksgiving.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
The journey from central Washington DC to DCA takes around 25 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Washington DC to Dusseldorf Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by staying at one of these stays near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, 71% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from Washington DC to Dusseldorf Airport. Check out these connections between Washington Dulles International Airport and DUS:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
On public transport, you can travel from central Washington DC to IAD in around 1 hour 10 minutes. The terminal is roughly 40 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 45 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Washington DC to DUS flight? Unwind in a hotel near Washington Dulles International Airport before your trip officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
77% of flights departing Washington Dulles International Airport arrive according to schedule.
The street address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
When reserving your plane ticket from Washington DC to Dusseldorf Airport (DUS) out of Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI), you can choose from a few stopover options. Consider making a detour to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), one of the busiest transit hubs on this route.
The journey to BWI from the centre of Washington DC is around 50 minutes on public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 40 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay close to Baltimore Washington International Airport and know you'll get to your boarding gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Washington DC to Dusseldorf Airport flight:
Flights that leave from BWI land at their destination within the expected time frame 77% of the time.
About Dusseldorf Airport (DUS)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Washington DC to Dusseldorf Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near DUS instead:
Booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Washington DC to Dusseldorf Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
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 drive to the city.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Dusseldorf Airport (DUS)
At the moment, R 4,415 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Dusseldorf Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 11,032. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Washington DC to DUS, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Dusseldorf Airport (DUS)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Washington DC to Dusseldorf Airport (DUS). September is when most people travel to Dusseldorf. If you prefer a quieter vibe, head there in December.
Before locking in your Washington DC 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 want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Washington DC to Dusseldorf Airport in January when temperatures are between -3ºC (27ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Dusseldorf
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Dusseldorf right here. Explore these options after you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Dusseldorf Airport:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Tonhalle Concert Hall, Rhine Tower and German Oper am Rhein are must-do's during your Dusseldorf adventure.
Explore more of Germany
You've done Dusseldorf, now it's time to explore other parts of Germany. Journey about 241 kilometres northeast to Bremen to check off its leading sights. From Marktplatz to Rathaus and Die Glocke - Das Bremer Konzerthaus, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Hannover is another essential stop in Germany and is around 241 kilometres northeast of Dusseldorf. No trip is complete without experiencing Maschsee, Hannover Maschsee and herrenhauser Garten.