Travelling from Dusseldorf to Melbourne: what you need to know
Dusseldorf has a couple of airports that could be the jumping-off point for your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Dusseldorf to Melbourne departing from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) or Weeze Airport (NRN).
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the primary point of entry to Melbourne.
Melbourne is ten hours ahead of Dusseldorf and follows the UTC+11 timezone.
To ensure you don't miss your Dusseldorf to Melbourne flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying over a peak time like June? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dusseldorf to Melbourne
To find cheap Dusseldorf to Melbourne flights, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
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Flying from Dusseldorf
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling — and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for Dusseldorf to Melbourne flights leaving from Dusseldorf International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Located around 6 kilometres from the centre of Dusseldorf, DUS can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Dusseldorf to Melbourne? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near Dusseldorf International Airport:
When it comes to Dusseldorf International Airport's on-time performance, 78.28% of flights complete their journey on time.
Weeze Airport (NRN)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Dusseldorf to NRN in around 2 hours 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 64 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 1 hour 5 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not extend it with an additional night away? Consider kicking back in one of these hotels near Weeze Airport the day before your flight from Dusseldorf to Melbourne:
The majority of flights that leave Weeze Airport arrive at their destination as planned. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 80.87%.
Arriving in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The distance from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne is approximately 19 kilometres. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Dusseldorf to Melbourne. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt and venture far and wide through Melbourne and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around four weeks in advance of your trip.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Central Melbourne is about 48 kilometres from Avalon Airport (AVV). After your flight from Dusseldorf to Melbourne has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 50 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take about 2 hours 5 minutes on public transport.
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with an Avalon Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Sixt, Kangaroo Rental or yesaway car hire and make a speedy getaway.
Avoid potential price surges. Booking your ride three weeks before your arrival at AVV can land you a better rate.
Essendon Airport (MEB)
Essendon Airport (MEB) is roughly 11 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre by cab or ride-share once you've hopped off your flight from Dusseldorf to Melbourne.
Public transport will get you there in around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Take the guesswork out of the next chapter of your journey by picking up an Essendon Airport rental car. East Coast, Ace Rental Cars and Goldcar make getting on the road effortless.
Rental agencies sometimes offer deals on early bookings, so reserve your ride from MEB well ahead of your flight from Dusseldorf to Melbourne. A little planning can save you money.
Best time to go to Melbourne
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Dusseldorf to Melbourne. January is the busiest month to travel to Melbourne. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your Dusseldorf to Melbourne ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Dusseldorf to Melbourne in July when temperatures average between 4ºC and 13ºC.
More about Melbourne
Start your Melbourne trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Dusseldorf to Melbourne, explore our range of hotels including:
Federation Square and National Gallery of Victoria are just two of the major attractions to add to your Melbourne must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Eureka Skydeck 88.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Melbourne. Around 467 kilometres to the north-east, top sights here include Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Australia, consider Geelong, roughly 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre are among its highlights.