Flying from Dubai to Dusseldorf: what you need to know
Dubai has two main airports where you can set off on your adventure. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Dubai to Dusseldorf departing from Dubai Airport (DXB) or Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) and Weeze Airport (NRN) are Dusseldorf's primary gateways.
Hop on a direct Dubai to Dusseldorf flight and you'll be flying for an average of 7 hours.
Dusseldorf is three hours behind Dubai and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
The busiest route for flights from Dubai to Dusseldorf is from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS). There are 14 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to set off at the first opportunity, the earliest flight from DXB to DUS is the 08:30 Emirates service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final scheduled service is at 14:40 with Emirates.
Leave plenty of time to make your Dubai to Dusseldorf flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling over a peak time such as January? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Dusseldorf
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Flying from Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Take off from Dubai Airport (DXB) on a nonstop flight from Dubai to Dusseldorf. From DXB, you can fly directly to Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS).
Emirates is a well-known carrier that offers direct Dubai to Dusseldorf plane tickets leaving from DXB.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling — and possibly even explore another city. When searching for Dubai to Dusseldorf flights leaving from Dubai Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Erbil International Airport (EBL)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Located around 10 kilometres from the centre of Dubai, DXB can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Dubai to Dusseldorf? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near Dubai Airport:
74.31% of flights that leave from Dubai Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Break up your Dubai to Dusseldorf flight with a stop so you can recharge or tick a new place off your list. Some great stopovers between Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport and Dusseldorf include:
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
DWC is about 40 kilometres from central Dubai. It'll take you 45 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not spend an extra night away? Consider kicking back in one of these hotels near Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport the day before your flight from Dubai to Dusseldorf:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 56.64%.
Arriving in Dusseldorf
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
The distance from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) to central Dusseldorf is approximately 6 kilometres. It'll take you about 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Dubai to Dusseldorf, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near DUS:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Dusseldorf International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Wheego, Alamo or Enterprise to explore Dusseldorf and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Dusseldorf International Airport about four weeks in advance of your Dubai to Dusseldorf flight.
Weeze Airport (NRN)
Central Dusseldorf is located around 64 kilometres from Weeze Airport (NRN). Once your flight from Dubai to Dusseldorf has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 1 hour 5 minutes.
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 2 hours 20 minutes or so.
You'll find some great places ready to welcome you near NRN. Unwind after your Dubai to Dusseldorf flight at any of these well-located options:
Enterprise, Sixt and Alamo make picking up a Weeze Airport rental car simple. These trusted companies are located around or in the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.
Get the lowest price by securing your ride from NRN one week in advance. You can also expect to have a bigger selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Dusseldorf
January is the quietest month for flights from Dubai to Dusseldorf, while June is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Dusseldorf based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Dusseldorf is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your Dubai to Dusseldorf ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Look for cheap flights from Dubai 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
Once you've booked your flight from Dubai to Dusseldorf, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these options your base for exploring Dusseldorf:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Rhine Tower, Konigsallee and K21, Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen are essential stops on your Dusseldorf itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
Dusseldorf is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Germany just waiting to be discovered. Around 483 kilometres east of Dusseldorf, a trip to Berlin will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Around 338 kilometres north-east of Dusseldorf, Hamburg is another favourite stop in Germany. Start your sightseeing at Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
