Travelling from London to Dusseldorf: what you need to know
When organising your flight from London to Dusseldorf, you'll have a good range of airports to take off from. Consider London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) and Weeze Airport (NRN) are Dusseldorf's primary gateways.
The average length of a direct London to Dusseldorf flight is 1 hour 25 minutes.
The timezone in Dusseldorf is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) is the most traveled route that connects these two cities. There are 52 departures a week to pick from. If you prefer a later start to the day, 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.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your London to Dusseldorf flight.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Dusseldorf
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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 catch a direct flight from London to Dusseldorf leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Start your journey at LHR and end it at Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS).
Eurowings is a well-known carrier that offers direct London to Dusseldorf plane tickets from LHR.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and maybe even explore a different city. When browsing London to Dusseldorf flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The journey from central London to LHR takes about 1 hour by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from London to Dusseldorf? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to London Heathrow Airport:
68.18% of flights that take off from London Heathrow Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can catch a direct flight from London to Dusseldorf leaving from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Kick off your travels at LGW and step off the plane at Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS).
easyJet offers direct London to Dusseldorf plane tickets from LGW. Book your favourite aisle (or window) seat and reach your destination without any detours.
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your London to Dusseldorf flight, here's where you can stop when leaving from London Gatwick Airport:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Geneve Airport (GVA)
LGW is around 40 kilometres from central London. It'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not book an additional night away? Consider staying at one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your flight from London to Dusseldorf:
As far as flight punctuality goes, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Lock in a ticket from London to Dusseldorf out of Stansted Airport (STN) with one or more stops. Popular stopovers between STN and Dusseldorf are:
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
STN is roughly 48 kilometres from central London. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Make taking an early London to Dusseldorf flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels close to Stansted Airport and get to your check-in counter with time to spare:
Flights that leave from STN touch down at their destination within the expected time frame 64.73% of the time.
Arriving in Dusseldorf
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) to central Dusseldorf takes about 15 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 6 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 40 minutes.
If you have a late flight from London to Dusseldorf, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near DUS:
Follow your own route with a Dusseldorf International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Wheego, Alamo or Enterprise and chase adventure across Dusseldorf and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Dusseldorf International Airport around four weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Weeze Airport (NRN)
Weeze Airport (NRN) is around 64 kilometres from central Dusseldorf. Following your flight from London to Dusseldorf, it'll take you approximately 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
You can expect the journey to take approximately 2 hours 20 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel close to NRN. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from London to Dusseldorf:
Enterprise, Sixt and Alamo make picking up a Weeze Airport rental car easy and quick. These reliable suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Lock in the best price by securing your ride from NRN one week in advance. You can also expect to have a wider range of vehicles.
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 (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). 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 looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Dusseldorf right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from London to Dusseldorf:
Rhine Tower and Konigsallee are a couple of top attractions to put on your Dusseldorf itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at 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.