Flying from Mexico City to Dusseldorf: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports to choose from in Mexico City. Check out your options leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) when planning your flight from Mexico City to Dusseldorf.
Hop off your plane in Dusseldorf at Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) or Weeze Airport (NRN).
Dusseldorf is seven hours ahead of Mexico City and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you make your Mexico City to Dusseldorf flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a popular month like July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Dusseldorf
Booking ahead of time is often the key to locking in a cheap Mexico City to Dusseldorf flight. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the nearer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
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Flying from Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling — and perhaps even explore another city. When searching for Mexico City to Dusseldorf flights departing from Benito Juarez International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Located around 6 kilometres from central Mexico City, MEX can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 55 minutes.
After a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near Benito Juarez International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Mexico City to Dusseldorf or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
80.91% of flights leaving Benito Juarez International Airport reach their destination on schedule. With its reliable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when setting off from MEX.
Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU)
You can get to NLU from central Mexico City in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes to travel the 32 kilometres or so.
Getting the crew to the airport on time before your flight from Mexico City to Dusseldorf is so much easier when you stay close to Felipe Ángeles International Airport. Consider booking a room at Verticca Hotel the night before you fly out.
68% of all departures from Felipe Ángeles International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
Arriving in Dusseldorf
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) to central Dusseldorf takes around 15 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 8 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 20 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Mexico City to Dusseldorf, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near DUS:
Go where the road takes you with a Dusseldorf International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or Enterprise and see more of Dusseldorf and beyond.
Booking your ride from Dusseldorf International Airport around four weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Weeze Airport (NRN)
The centre of Dusseldorf is approximately 64 kilometres from Weeze Airport (NRN). Once your flight from Mexico City to Dusseldorf has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
The journey will take roughly 2 hours 20 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from Mexico City to Dusseldorf, tuck yourself in at a hotel near NRN. These are some comfortable options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or long cab queues. Pick up a Weeze Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Check out the availability and rates from Enterprise, Sixt and Alamo.
Score the best price by reserving your ride from NRN one week ahead of time. You'll also have access to a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Dusseldorf
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Mexico City to Dusseldorf. June is the most popular month to travel to Dusseldorf. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Lock in a Mexico City to Dusseldorf ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Dusseldorf to range from 12ºC to 28ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Mexico City to Dusseldorf in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC and 7ºC on average.
More about Dusseldorf
Start your Dusseldorf trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Dusseldorf, browse our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Rhine Tower, Konigsallee and K21, Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen are top sights which should be on any well-planned Dusseldorf itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
Dusseldorf is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Germany just waiting to be explored. Around 483 kilometres east of Dusseldorf, a visit to Berlin will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top 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 journey is complete without seeing Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.