Flying from Frankfurt to Dusseldorf: what you need to know
Many great adventures start from Frankfurt's main airport, Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Explore your options for booking a flight from Frankfurt to Dusseldorf leaving from this terminal.
Get off the plane at Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS). This is the primary arrival point in Dusseldorf.
The average length of a direct Frankfurt to Dusseldorf flight is 45 minutes.
Frankfurt and Dusseldorf are both in the UTC+1 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
With 33 weekly flights between the two airports, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) is the busiest route. Hop on the first flight from Frankfurt to Dusseldorf with Lufthansa at 06:50. If you'd like to make the most of your day before leaving, the latest flight from FRA to DUS is with Lufthansa 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. That way, you won't have to rush to board your Frankfurt to Dusseldorf flight.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Dusseldorf
Score cheap Frankfurt to Dusseldorf flights by booking four months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding the biggest deals.
The best month for scoring cheap plane tickets from Frankfurt to Dusseldorf is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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Flying from Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
You can catch a direct flight from Frankfurt to Dusseldorf jetting off from Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Begin your journey at FRA and land at Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS).
Lufthansa is a leading airline that offers direct Frankfurt to Dusseldorf plane tickets from FRA.
The journey from central Frankfurt to FRA takes around 35 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a stress-free start to your break? Stay near Frankfurt Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Frankfurt to Dusseldorf or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
67.47% of flights that take off from Frankfurt Airport land at their destination on time.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
With public transport, you can travel from central Frankfurt to HHN in around 2 hours 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 105 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 1 hour 30 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not extend it with an additional night away? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Frankfurt - Hahn Airport the day before your flight from Frankfurt to Dusseldorf:
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport has an on-time performance rate of 53.13%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights departing from this airport arrive on schedule.
Arriving in Dusseldorf
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
The distance from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) to central Dusseldorf is roughly 6 kilometres. It takes about 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes.
Book a hotel near DUS if you're coming in on a late flight from Frankfurt to Dusseldorf. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Dusseldorf International Airport rental car and explore Dusseldorf and beyond with your own set of wheels. Wheego, Alamo and Enterprise are leading providers you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Dusseldorf International Airport about four weeks ahead of your departure.
Weeze Airport (NRN)
As soon as your flight from Frankfurt to Dusseldorf has landed, you can reach the city centre in around 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Central Dusseldorf is roughly 64 kilometres from Weeze Airport (NRN).
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take approximately 2 hours 20 minutes.
You'll find some comfortable places to lay your head close to NRN. Settle in and get cosy after your Frankfurt to Dusseldorf flight at one of these well-located options:
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Weeze Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Enterprise, Sixt or Alamo and set off in the blink of an eye.
Avoid paying extra. Securing your ride one week ahead of your arrival at NRN will save you money.
Best time to go to Dusseldorf
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Frankfurt to Dusseldorf. June is the most popular month to visit Dusseldorf. If you want a more peaceful vibe, go in January.
Book a Frankfurt to Dusseldorf ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Dusseldorf to range from 12ºC to 28ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Frankfurt to Dusseldorf in January when temperatures average between -3ºC and 7ºC.
More about Dusseldorf
Once you've booked your flight from Frankfurt to Dusseldorf, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Dusseldorf:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Rhine Tower, Konigsallee and K21, Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen are leading attractions which should be on any good Dusseldorf itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
Dusseldorf has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Germany waiting to be explored. Around 483 kilometres east of Dusseldorf, a visit to Berlin will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Hamburg is another standout destination in Germany and is around 338 kilometres north-east of Dusseldorf. No journey is complete without seeing Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
