Cheap flights to Düsseldorf

Flights to Dusseldorf

The buzzing city of Dusseldorf has a vibrant and diverse culture that will appeal to any visitor. Dusseldorf is recognised as one of the best places in the world to live, and it is a lively financial and business centre, with a thriving design and exhibitions sector. Dusseldorf Airport is the only airport in the city, and also acts as a gateway to Essen and the wider surrounding area.

Which is the main airport in Dusseldorf?

Dusseldorf Airport is the international hub serving the city and surrounding region. The airport is a base for Eurowings and has three terminals. It handled almost 25 million passengers in 2017. There are two rail stations at the airport, so travelling the five miles into the city centre or taking the Sky Train to any other popular German location is really easy.

Which airlines offer flights to Dusseldorf?

Over 60 airlines provide flights into Dusseldorf Airport, from places such as Tunisia, Turkey, Singapore, Dubai, the United States and the UK. Some popular routes from the UK to Dusseldorf include easyJet flights from London Gatwick, Eurowings flights from Birmingham and Dublin and Flybe flights from Leeds Bradford or Manchester.

Why travel by plane to Dusseldorf?

It's much quicker to fly the 355 miles from London to Dusseldorf than when using any other form of transportation. Direct flights take as little as one hour 20 minutes and are available from a variety of regional hubs in the UK. A variety of internal domestic flights into Dusseldorf mean it's also possible to make a quick hop to the city when flying from cities such as Berlin, Munich or Hamburg.

Before you travel to Dusseldorf by plane - good to know!

Dusseldorf is a major rail hub, so getting to any major German or European destination is fairly easy with the high-speed rail system. Getting around Dusseldorf without a car is the best way to explore the city, as the roads can be very busy. The U-Bahn is the speedy underground system for the inner city area, and tickets can also be used on city trams or buses. Travel around the suburbs and neighbouring areas is quick and relaxing using the S-Bahn train service, with tickets offered on a zone-by-zone basis. Early risers visiting Dusseldorf will enjoy visiting the local Carlsplatz Market to check out all the fresh, locally produced fruit, vegetables and foods.

How to Get to Dusseldorf by Plane

Plane journeys for Dusseldorf from the UK take approximately 80 minutes to complete. A large number of airlines operate regular flights to Dusseldorf including British Airways, Lufthansa, Air France and budget operators such as easyjet and Ryanair. Most of the major airports in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales have flights leaving for this destination. Dusseldorf International Airport is approximately five miles north of the city itself. The highly efficient German transport network makes reaching Dusseldorf centre simple. Transfer options include the Skytrain Shuttle Bus (which runs regularly throughout the day and night), a number of local bus services and taxis. The airport also has its own train station, which provides services to the main terminus in Dusseldorf itself.

Dusseldorf

The city of Dusseldorf is, from an economic standpoint, one of the most important in Germany and is a major business hub. In recent years however, Dusseldorf has increasingly become popular as a city break destination due to the relatively short flight times from the UK. The nightlife here is legendary, with a dazzling array of clubs and pubs to choose from. Dusseldorf is famous for brewing its own beer, Altbier, which can be sampled throughout the city, including at pubs which actually brew it on the premises. During the day, Dusseldorf is renowned as a fine shopping destination. The Konigsallee is one of the best shopping destinations in Europe with exclusive boutiques, independent stores, galleries and a wide selection of pavement cafes. If your tastes are a more traditional, then try the Scadowplatz, which is home to narrow, winding streets lined with wooden stalls selling all manner of craft items and unique gifts.