Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS): what you need to know
The timezone in Dusseldorf is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to board your LGW to DUS flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Dusseldorf International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LGW and DUS:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Geneve Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Dusseldorf International Airport flight is ₹ 4,222. A round-trip fare right now is ₹ 8,489. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from LGW to DUS, book ahead. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Dusseldorf International Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from LGW to DUS by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Dusseldorf International Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Of the departures from London Gatwick Airport, 69.26% land on schedule at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport is about 80 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to LGW? If you're boarding an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Dusseldorf International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
Consider staying in a hotel close to DUS if you're catching a late London Gatwick Airport to Dusseldorf International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Dusseldorf International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or Enterprise and chase adventure across Dusseldorf and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Dusseldorf International Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) to central Dusseldorf
From Dusseldorf International Airport, Dusseldorf is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes around 40 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
The quietest month for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Dusseldorf International Airport is January, while June is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Dusseldorf based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When reserving your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Dusseldorf International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Dusseldorf, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 28ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from LGW to DUS in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC and 7ºC on average.
Explore more of Germany
You've done Dusseldorf, now it's time to discover more of Germany. Journey about 483 kilometres east to Berlin to check off its must-visit sights. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Hamburg is another standout destination in Germany and is around 338 kilometres north-east of Dusseldorf. No trip is complete without a visit to Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.