Flying from Dubai to Dusseldorf: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can start your trip from in Dubai. Explore your options departing from Dubai Airport (DXB) or Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) when reserving your flight from Dubai to Dusseldorf.
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) and Weeze Airport (NRN) are Dusseldorf's chief entry points.
The average duration of a direct flight from Dubai to Dusseldorf is 7 hours. Dusseldorf's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Dusseldorf 3 hours behind Dubai.
With 20 weekly flights between the two airports, Dubai Airport (DXB) to Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) is the busiest route. Hop on the first flight from Dubai to Dusseldorf with Emirates at 08:30. If you prefer to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight from DXB to DUS is with Emirates at 14:40.
To ensure you get on your flight from Dubai to Dusseldorf, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You won't need a visa for Germany if you have a passport from United Arab Emirates and are visiting for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can be subject to change. So before reserving your cheap flights from Dubai to Dusseldorf, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the most up-to-date information.
Flying from Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
If you're searching for a direct flight from Dubai to Dusseldorf, you can leave from Dubai Airport (DXB). Travel from DXB to Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) without making any stops.
Emirates is a well-known carrier that offers direct flights from Dubai to Dusseldorf leaving from DXB.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save money on your flight from Dubai to Dusseldorf. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Dubai Airport. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
DXB is around 14 kilometres from central Dubai. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 16 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 49 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to Dubai Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Dubai to Dusseldorf, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Break up your flight from Dubai to Dusseldorf with a stop so you can stretch your legs or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Top stopovers between Dubai Airport and Dusseldorf include:
Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
DWC is around 56 kilometres from central Dubai. It'll take 45 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours and 5 minutes.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before your flight from Dubai to Dusseldorf? Kick back in a hotel near Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport before your holiday officially begins. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
Arriving in Dusseldorf
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) to central Dusseldorf is approximately 10 kilometres. It'll take you around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 38 minutes to get there using public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Dubai to Dusseldorf. Stay at one of these accommodation options near DUS instead:
Weeze Airport (NRN)
Once your flight from Dubai to Dusseldorf has arrived, you can make your way to the city centre in around 1 hour and 4 minutes by car. Central Dusseldorf is roughly 80 kilometres from Weeze Airport (NRN).
You can expect the journey to take approximately 2 hours and 18 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to NRN. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from Dubai to Dusseldorf:
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Dusseldorf
Currently, R 2,911 is the best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Dusseldorf. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 5,991. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from Dubai to Dusseldorf by booking at least 8 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
April is the cheapest month for tickets from Dubai to Dusseldorf. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Best time to go to Dusseldorf
February is the quietest month for flights from Dubai to Dusseldorf, while June is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Dusseldorf based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book your flight from Dubai to Dusseldorf for August if you want to head to the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Dusseldorf to range from 12ºC to 28ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Dubai to Dusseldorf in January when temperatures average between -3ºC and 7ºC.
More about Dusseldorf
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Dusseldorf right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from Dubai to Dusseldorf:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Rhine Tower, Konigsallee and K21, Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Dusseldorf itinerary.
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