Flying from Dusseldorf to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know
Dusseldorf has two main airports where you can set off on your adventure. Check out your options for booking a flight from Dusseldorf to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) leaving from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) or Weeze Airport (NRN).
Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 41 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct flight from Dusseldorf to Edinburgh Airport.
Edinburgh is 1 hour behind Dusseldorf. Edinburgh Airport is located in Edinburgh, which operates on the UTC+0 timezone.
The busiest route is from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), with 19 direct weekly services. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from DUS to EDI is the 06:15 Ryanair service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 19:15 with Ryanair.
To ensure you get on your flight from Dusseldorf to EDI, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like June and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Airports in Dusseldorf
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Dusseldorf to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) can be booked from this terminal.
You can get away on a direct flight from Dusseldorf to Edinburgh Airport with Eurowings. This top airline operates services from DUS.
We make it a cinch to find a flight from Dusseldorf to EDI with a stopover. To see your options departing from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between DUS and EDI include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
DUS is approximately 10 kilometres from the centre of Dusseldorf. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy travel app will give you the best route and available public transport options.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Dusseldorf International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Dusseldorf to Edinburgh Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Weeze Airport (NRN)
Weeze Airport (NRN) offers direct flights from Dusseldorf to Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
Board your direct flight from Dusseldorf to EDI with Ryanair. This is one of the leading airlines that operates this route out of NRN.
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Dusseldorf to Edinburgh Airport, here's where you can stop when heading out from Weeze Airport:
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
You can reach NRN from the centre of Dusseldorf in about 1 hour and 4 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 2 hours and 18 minutes to travel the 80 kilometres or so.
You're off on holiday, so why not spend an extra night away from home? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Weeze Airport the day before your flight from Dusseldorf to EDI:
About Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Dusseldorf to Edinburgh Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near EDI instead:
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport to central Edinburgh is about 31 minutes by car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
It'll take around 40 minutes to get there by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dusseldorf to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Dusseldorf to Edinburgh Airport is R 297. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 691. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
7 months before your departure is the best time to find cheap tickets from Dusseldorf to EDI.
The cheapest month for tickets from Dusseldorf to Edinburgh Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the most affordable day to fly if you're flexible with your plans.
Set up a Price Alert and keep an eye on changes on this route through email or push notifications. We'll let you know when prices drop. The right timing can be the key to finding cheap tickets from Dusseldorf to EDI.
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The best time to fly from Dusseldorf to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
June is the busiest month for flights from Dusseldorf to Edinburgh Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Edinburgh in February when things are quieter.
Think about the type of weather that'll work with your plans for Edinburgh. The warmest month is July. Lock in your flights from Dusseldorf to EDI sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 9ºC and 20ºC.
For cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from Dusseldorf to Edinburgh Airport in January when temperatures average between -1ºC and 7ºC.
More about Edinburgh
After booking your flight from Dusseldorf to Edinburgh Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Edinburgh:
Edinburgh Castle and Arthur's Seat are just a couple of the leading attractions to add to your Edinburgh to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at National Museum of Scotland.
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