Flying from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Zurich Airport to Dusseldorf International Airport.
Zurich and Dusseldorf are in the UTC+1 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Each week, there are 42 Zurich Airport to Dusseldorf International Airport flights. If you'd like to take off as early as possible, pick the 06:50 SWISS flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 21:00 with Eurowings.
Your ZRH to DUS flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like July, 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 whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Flying into Dusseldorf (and then seeing more of Germany!) is a cinch with SWISS. This popular carrier has direct flights from Zurich Airport to Dusseldorf International Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with SWISS on this route.
Eurowings is the most punctual carrier operating ZRH to DUS flights. An exceptional 80.59% of its departures on this route land on time.
Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)
76% of flights leaving from Zurich Airport make it to their destination on time.
To get to Zurich Airport from central Zurich, it takes around 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 10 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to ZRH? If you're catching an early flight from Zurich Airport to Dusseldorf International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
If you're coming in on a late Zurich Airport to Dusseldorf International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these accommodation options near DUS:
Pick up a Dusseldorf International Airport rental car and explore Dusseldorf and beyond with your own wheels. Wheego, Alamo and Enterprise are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Dusseldorf International Airport around four weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) to central Dusseldorf
Dusseldorf International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Dusseldorf. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
It takes roughly 20 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
September is the busiest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Dusseldorf International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Dusseldorf in January.
Before locking in your flight from Zurich Airport to Dusseldorf International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Dusseldorf, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ZRH to DUS around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Dusseldorf. Around 483 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall and Parliament Building.
Around 338 kilometres north-east of Dusseldorf, Hamburg is another favourite stop in Germany. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
