Flying from Montreal to Dusseldorf: what you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with working out where you'll leave from in Montreal. Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Montreal to Dusseldorf departing from here.
Hop off your plane in Dusseldorf at Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) or Weeze Airport (NRN).
Dusseldorf's timezone is UTC+1, making Dusseldorf five hours ahead of Montreal.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your Montreal to Dusseldorf flight.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Dusseldorf
To pick up cheap Montreal to Dusseldorf flights, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
Getting cheap plane tickets from Montreal to Dusseldorf is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across every month and land a sweet deal.
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Flying from Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Travelling from central Montreal to YUL takes about 45 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a handy hotel close to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Montreal to Dusseldorf, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, 64.89% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
YUL is located at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Arriving in Dusseldorf
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) is approximately 6 kilometres from the centre of Dusseldorf. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 15 minutes.
It usually takes 40 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Montreal to Dusseldorf. Stay at one of these accommodation options near DUS instead:
Follow your own route with a Dusseldorf International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or Enterprise and discover more of Dusseldorf and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Dusseldorf International Airport around four weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Weeze Airport (NRN)
After your flight from Montreal to Dusseldorf has hit the tarmac, you can reach the city centre in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Central Dusseldorf is approximately 64 kilometres from Weeze Airport (NRN).
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre takes 2 hours 20 minutes or so.
There are some comfortable places to call home for the night near NRN. Unwind after your Montreal to Dusseldorf flight at one of these well-located options:
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Weeze Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Enterprise, Sixt or Alamo and get going in the blink of an eye.
Avoid last-minute price surges. Reserving your ride one week before your arrival at NRN will save you money.
Best time to go to Dusseldorf
June is the busiest month for flights from Montreal to Dusseldorf. To skip the crowds, head to Dusseldorf in January.
The warmest month in Dusseldorf is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your Montreal to Dusseldorf ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Montreal to Dusseldorf in January when temperatures average between -3ºC (27ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Dusseldorf
Start your Dusseldorf trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Montreal to Dusseldorf, browse our range of hotels including:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Rhine Tower, Konigsallee and K21, Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen are essential stops on your Dusseldorf itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
You've done Dusseldorf, now it's time to discover other parts of Germany. Journey around 483 kilometres east to Berlin to tick off its top attractions. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Germany, head for Hamburg, about 338 kilometres north-east of Dusseldorf. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are the start of reasons to visit.