Travelling from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Dusseldorf International Airport is 1 hour 10 minutes.
Munich and Dusseldorf follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Take your pick of 130 weekly Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Dusseldorf International Airport flights. The 06:30 departure with Lufthansa is the earliest flight available. Lufthansa operates the latest service of the day at 21:30.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your MUC to DUS flight.
Travelling during a peak month like April? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
A variety of airlines offer direct flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Dusseldorf International Airport, so jetting to Dusseldorf (and then seeing more of Germany!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Eurowings is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Lufthansa is the most punctual carrier that operates MUC to DUS flights. An exceptional 84.5% of its departures on this route land on time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Dusseldorf International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between MUC and DUS:
Frankfurt Airport
Hamburg Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
47 € is currently the best price for a one-way Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Dusseldorf International Airport flight. Return flights start at 97 €. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Book six months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MUC to DUS.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Dusseldorf International Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from MUC to DUS.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Dusseldorf International Airport.
Handy information about Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
71.34% of flights departing from Franz Josef Strauss Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Franz Josef Strauss Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Munich. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to MUC? If you're boarding an early flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Dusseldorf International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Dusseldorf International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near DUS instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Dusseldorf International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or Enterprise and explore beyond Dusseldorf's main sights.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Dusseldorf International Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) to central Dusseldorf
Dusseldorf International Airport to the centre of Dusseldorf has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
June is the most popular month for flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Dusseldorf International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Dusseldorf in January.
The warmest month in Dusseldorf is August, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Dusseldorf International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MUC to DUS in January. Temperatures average between -3ºC (27ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Germany
Dusseldorf has loads to offer, 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. Start with attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Hamburg is another well-known destination in Germany and is around 338 kilometres north-east of Dusseldorf. No trip is complete without experiencing Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
