Travelling from Rome to Dusseldorf: what you need to know
Rome has a couple of airports where you can start your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Rome to Dusseldorf departing from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA).
Touch down in Dusseldorf at Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) or Weeze Airport (NRN).
Around 2 hours 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Rome to Dusseldorf flight.
Rome and Dusseldorf are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) is the most traveled route that connects these two cities. There are nine departures a week to choose from. If you have things to finalize before heading off, the last flight from Rome to Dusseldorf is with Condor at 20:05. Opt for the first FCO to DUS departure with Eurowings at 09:20 to fit in more activities on your first day in Dusseldorf.
To ensure you don't miss your Rome to Dusseldorf flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Dusseldorf
To secure cheap Rome to Dusseldorf flights, reserve your journey two months ahead of your departure date.
The best month for scoring cheap plane tickets from Rome to Dusseldorf is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
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Flying from Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Jet off from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) on a nonstop flight from Rome to Dusseldorf. From FCO, you can fly directly into Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS).
Eurowings is a well-known carrier that offers direct Rome to Dusseldorf plane tickets from FCO.
We make it a breeze to find a Rome to Dusseldorf flight with a stopover. To see all the options leaving from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
The journey from central Rome to FCO takes around 50 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 23 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Rome to Dusseldorf? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, 70.57% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Break up your Rome to Dusseldorf flight with a stop so you can freshen up or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some top stopovers between Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport and Dusseldorf include:
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Tirana International Airport (TIA)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Rome to CIA in around 1 hour 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 13 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 40 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Rome to Dusseldorf, unwind in one of these hotels near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 73%. This figure highlights how frequently flights departing from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
Arriving in Dusseldorf
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) is approximately 8 kilometres from central Dusseldorf. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 15 minutes.
It usually takes 20 minutes to get there on public transport.
Book a hotel close to DUS if you have a late flight from Rome to Dusseldorf. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Dusseldorf International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or Enterprise and discover more of Dusseldorf and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Dusseldorf International Airport around four weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Weeze Airport (NRN)
The centre of Dusseldorf is around 64 kilometres from Weeze Airport (NRN). After your flight from Rome to Dusseldorf has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, 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 Rome to Dusseldorf, kick back at a hotel near NRN. These are some comfortable options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
The quickest 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 be on your way in a flash.
Call dibs on the best options. Booking your ride from NRN one week ahead of time often means better prices and a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Dusseldorf
June is the busiest month for flights from Rome to Dusseldorf. To travel when it's less crowded, go to Dusseldorf in January.
When booking your Rome to Dusseldorf tickets, think about the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Dusseldorf, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 28ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Rome 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
Start your Dusseldorf trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Rome to Dusseldorf, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Rhine Tower and Konigsallee are just a couple of the leading attractions to add to your Dusseldorf to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to K21, Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen.
Explore more of Germany
You've done Dusseldorf, now it's time to discover more of Germany. Travel about 483 kilometres east to Berlin to tick off its leading attractions. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 338 kilometres north-east of Dusseldorf, Hamburg is another essential stop in Germany. Experience major highlights starting with Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.