Travelling from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Dusseldorf: what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Dusseldorf and you'll be travelling for an average of 55 minutes.
Dusseldorf and Amsterdam (where Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is located) share the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
With 35 flights a week between the two airports, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) is the busiest route. KLM operates the earliest flight at 06:55. If you'd like to get more out of your day before leaving, the last flight from AMS to DUS is with KLM at 21:40.
To avoid missing your AMS to Dusseldorf flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Heading away during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You can book a direct Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Dusseldorf ticket. Start your journey at AMS and end it at Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS).
KLM is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Dusseldorf.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight ticket from AMS to Dusseldorf. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your journey by stopping at one of these connection hubs:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
The journey from central Amsterdam to AMS takes around 1 hour 5 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a hotel near AMS? If you're catching an early flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Dusseldorf, these stays set you up for a seamless send-off:
67.93% of flights leaving from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol touch down at their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Dusseldorf
The best price we've seen for a one-way Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Dusseldorf flight is Rs27,704. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs62,396. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book one month before you want to fly. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from AMS to Dusseldorf.
Plan your trip for May. That's the best month for landing a bargain on Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Dusseldorf tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to access the cheapest price across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you when there's an even bigger deal on cheap flights from AMS to Dusseldorf.
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Airports in Dusseldorf
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) to central Dusseldorf takes around 15 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 10 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Dusseldorf. Stay at one of these accommodation options near DUS instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Dusseldorf International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or Enterprise and find adventure across Dusseldorf and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Dusseldorf International Airport around four weeks before your flight from AMS to Dusseldorf.
Weeze Airport (NRN)
Central Dusseldorf is located around 80 kilometres from Weeze Airport (NRN). After your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Dusseldorf has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should take about 1 hour 5 minutes.
The journey will take about 2 hours 20 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel near NRN. Here are a few options where you can check in after your AMS to Dusseldorf flight:
Enterprise, Sixt and Alamo make collecting a Weeze Airport rental car quick and easy. These trusted companies are located in or around the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Avoid potential price surges. Securing your ride one week ahead of your arrival at NRN can help you lock in a better rate.
Best time to go to Dusseldorf
Visit Dusseldorf during high season if you want a busy atmosphere, but remember that prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Dusseldorf in the low season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
The warmest month in Dusseldorf is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Dusseldorf flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between -3ºC and 7ºC. Search for a cheap ticket from AMS to Dusseldorf around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Dusseldorf
Once you've booked your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Dusseldorf, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Dusseldorf:
Konigsallee and Rhine Tower are just a couple of the major attractions to add to your Dusseldorf travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to K21, Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Dusseldorf. Around 483 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Hamburg is another sought-after destination in Germany and is around 338 kilometres north-east of Dusseldorf. No trip is complete without seeing Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
