Travelling from Washington DC to Dusseldorf: what you need to know
Planning your flight from Washington DC to Dusseldorf begins with finding the best airport to start your trip. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are the main terminals in Washington DC.
When choosing where to land in Dusseldorf, Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) and Weeze Airport (NRN) are the major entry points.
Dusseldorf is five hours ahead of Washington DC and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you board your Washington DC to Dusseldorf flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
If you're getting away during a popular month like February, arrive at the terminal even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Check-in and security lines will be longer during high seasons like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Dusseldorf
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Flying from Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Located around 6 kilometres from central Washington DC, DCA can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 45 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Ronald Reagan National Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Washington DC to Dusseldorf, these accommodation options will have you nice and close to your departure gate:
Of the departures from Ronald Reagan National Airport, 76.44% land on time at their destination.
You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your Washington DC to Dusseldorf flight, browse these options when departing from Washington Dulles International Airport:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
IAD is about 40 kilometres from central Washington DC. It'll take 50 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not book an additional night away? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Washington Dulles International Airport the day before your flight from Washington DC to Dusseldorf:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 74.39%.
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
When organising your ticket from Washington DC to Dusseldorf out of Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall 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 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 50 minutes to cover the 40 kilometres or so.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your Washington DC to Dusseldorf flight with time to spare. These hotels near Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out early:
The on-time performance record of BWI is 77.13%. In other words, that's how often flights that depart this airport arrive as planned.
Arriving in Dusseldorf
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
The distance from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) to central Dusseldorf is approximately 6 kilometres. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 40 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel near DUS if you're coming in on a late flight from Washington DC to Dusseldorf. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Dusseldorf International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or Enterprise and experience the lesser-explored corners of Dusseldorf and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Dusseldorf International Airport about four weeks in advance of your Washington DC to Dusseldorf flight.
Weeze Airport (NRN)
Weeze Airport (NRN) is around 64 kilometres from central Dusseldorf. Once you've hopped off your flight from Washington DC to Dusseldorf, it takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you travel by public transport, the journey will take you 2 hours 20 minutes or so.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to NRN. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from Washington DC to Dusseldorf:
Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or slow-moving cab lines. Pick up a Weeze Airport rental car and go in any direction that inspires you. Check out the availability and rates from Enterprise, Sixt and Alamo.
Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Securing your ride from NRN one week in advance often means lower prices and a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Dusseldorf
June is the most popular month for flights from Washington DC to Dusseldorf. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Dusseldorf in January.
Book a Washington DC to Dusseldorf ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Dusseldorf to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap flights from Washington DC to Dusseldorf in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
More about Dusseldorf
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Dusseldorf right here. Browse these options after you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Dusseldorf:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Rhine Tower, Konigsallee and K21, Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen are leading attractions which should feature on any good Dusseldorf itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be explored once you've seen Dusseldorf. Around 483 kilometres to the east, its top attractions include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in Germany, head for Hamburg, about 338 kilometres north-east of Dusseldorf. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are highlights.