Flying from London to Dusseldorf: what you need to know
When organising your flight from London to Dusseldorf, you'll have a good choice of airports to jet out of. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Touch down in Dusseldorf at Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) or Weeze Airport (NRN).
Take a direct London to Dusseldorf flight and you'll be in transit for an average of 1 hour 25 minutes.
Dusseldorf is one hour ahead of London and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) is the most traveled route between these two cities. There are 52 flights a week to choose from. If you prefer starting your day later, the last flight from London to Dusseldorf is with British Airways at 20:00. Go for the first LHR to DUS departure operated by British Airways at 06:40 to make the most of your arrival in Dusseldorf.
To ensure you don't miss your London to Dusseldorf flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling over a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Dusseldorf
Get cheap London to Dusseldorf flights by booking nine months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for picking up a bargain.
The best month for landing cheap plane tickets from London to Dusseldorf is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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Flying from London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can get a direct flight from London to Dusseldorf taking off from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Begin your journey at LHR and land at Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS).
Be on the lookout for deals with Eurowings. This carrier offers direct London to Dusseldorf plane tickets from LHR.
We make it a cinch to find a London to Dusseldorf flight with a stopover. To see all your options departing from London Heathrow Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The journey from central London to LHR takes around 1 hour on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from London to Dusseldorf? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near London Heathrow Airport:
Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can take a direct flight from London to Dusseldorf departing from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Start your travels at LGW and come in for landing at Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS).
easyJet offers direct London to Dusseldorf plane tickets from LGW. Book your favourite seat and reach your destination in one go.
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your London to Dusseldorf flight, here's where you can stop when setting off from London Gatwick Airport:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
LGW is around 40 kilometres from central London. It'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not book an extra night away? Consider checking in to one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your flight from London to Dusseldorf:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 69%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Reserve a ticket from London to Dusseldorf out of Stansted Airport (STN) with a stop or two. Popular stopovers between STN and Dusseldorf are:
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
The journey time to STN from the centre of London is around 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your London to Dusseldorf flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near Stansted Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights touch down when they should. At STN, that figure is 64.73%.
Arriving in Dusseldorf
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
The distance from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) to central Dusseldorf is approximately 8 kilometres. It takes about 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 20 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from London to Dusseldorf. Book one of these accommodation options near DUS instead:
Explore without limits with a Dusseldorf International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Wheego, Alamo or Enterprise and find adventure across Dusseldorf and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Dusseldorf International Airport about four weeks in advance of your trip.
Weeze Airport (NRN)
As soon as your flight from London to Dusseldorf has arrived, you can get to the city centre in around 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Central Dusseldorf is roughly 64 kilometres from Weeze Airport (NRN).
You can expect the journey to take about 2 hours 20 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near NRN. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from London to Dusseldorf:
Forget about public transport schedules or long cab queues. Grab a Weeze Airport rental car and let the journey unfold your way. Check out the availability and rates from Enterprise, Sixt and Alamo.
Avoid paying extra. Securing your ride one week before your arrival at NRN can get you a lower rate.
Best time to go to Dusseldorf
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from London to Dusseldorf. June is the most popular month to travel to Dusseldorf. If you want a more peaceful vibe, go in January.
Lock in a London to Dusseldorf ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Dusseldorf to range from 12ºC to 28ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap flights from London to Dusseldorf around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Dusseldorf
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Dusseldorf right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from London to Dusseldorf:
Rhine Tower and Konigsallee are a couple of top attractions to add to your Dusseldorf to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out K21, Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be discovered after you've seen Dusseldorf. Around 483 kilometres to the east, its top attractions include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Around 338 kilometres north-east of Dusseldorf, Hamburg is another favourite stop in Germany. No visit is complete without checking out Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.