Flying from Frankfurt to Dusseldorf: what you need to know
Start your adventure at Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA), the main airport in Frankfurt. Search for flights from Frankfurt to Dusseldorf that leave from this terminal.
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) is the major arrival point in Dusseldorf.
The average time for a direct Frankfurt to Dusseldorf flight is 45 minutes.
Frankfurt and Dusseldorf are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) is the most traveled route. When looking for a flight from Frankfurt to Dusseldorf, you can select from 37 services a week between FRA and DUS.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your Frankfurt to Dusseldorf flight.
Flying over a peak time such as September? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Dusseldorf
To score cheap Frankfurt to Dusseldorf flights, book your journey two months before your departure.
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Flying from Frankfurt
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
You can book a direct flight from Frankfurt to Dusseldorf departing from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA). Start your journey at FRA and land at Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS).
Choose from a variety of airlines that offer direct Frankfurt to Dusseldorf plane tickets out of FRA. Reserve your trip with one of these:
FRA is around 11 kilometres from central Frankfurt. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 20 minutes.
Want a handy hotel close to Frankfurt am Main Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Frankfurt to Dusseldorf, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Of all flights departing from Frankfurt am Main Airport, 74% land on time at their destination.
Hahn Airport (HHN)
On public transport, you can travel from central Frankfurt to HHN in around 2 hours 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 105 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your flight from Frankfurt to Dusseldorf? Unwind in a hotel near Hahn Airport before your adventure officially starts. Consider one of these stays:
Hahn Airport has a strong track record for reliability and timeliness. 84% of flights out of here arrive right when they're supposed to.
Arriving in Dusseldorf
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
The distance from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) to central Dusseldorf is approximately 6 kilometres. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 20 minutes.
Reserve a hotel near DUS if you're coming in on a late flight from Frankfurt to Dusseldorf. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Dusseldorf International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Wheego, Alamo or Enterprise and explore beyond Dusseldorf's usual tourist stops.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Dusseldorf International Airport around four weeks in advance of your Frankfurt to Dusseldorf flight.
Weeze Airport (NRN)
After your flight from Frankfurt to Dusseldorf has arrived, you can make your way to the city centre in around 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Central Dusseldorf is approximately 64 kilometres from Weeze Airport (NRN).
The journey will take about 2 hours on public transport.
After your flight from Frankfurt to Dusseldorf, unwind at a hotel close to NRN. These are some great options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or taxi lines. Grab a Weeze Airport rental car and go in any direction that inspires you. Compare offers from Enterprise, Sixt and Alamo.
Score the best price by reserving 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
September is the busiest month for flights from Frankfurt to Dusseldorf. To travel when it's less crowded, go to Dusseldorf in January.
The warmest month in Dusseldorf is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 28ºC. Book your Frankfurt to Dusseldorf ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Look for cheap flights from Frankfurt to Dusseldorf in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC and 7ºC on average.
More about Dusseldorf
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Dusseldorf right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from Frankfurt to Dusseldorf:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Tonhalle Concert Hall, Rhine Tower and German Oper am Rhein are essential stops on your Dusseldorf itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
Dusseldorf will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Germany waiting to be discovered. About 483 kilometres east of Dusseldorf, a trip to Berlin will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag Building and Berlin Philharmonic.
Around 338 kilometres northeast of Dusseldorf, Hamburg is another favourite stop in Germany. Start your sightseeing at Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.