Travelling from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Athens International Airport to Dusseldorf International Airport.
Dusseldorf's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Dusseldorf one hour behind Athens.
Flights from ATH to DUS start from 08:00 — the first with Sky Express. The latest departure is at 19:55 with Eurowings. Overall, you can choose from 18 weekly Athens International Airport to Dusseldorf International Airport flights.
Your ATH to DUS flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
You can travel nonstop to Dusseldorf, Germany. Take to the skies with one of these carriers that operate direct flights from Athens International Airport to Dusseldorf International Airport:
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Aegean Airlines on this route.
SKY express is the most punctual carrier operating ATH to DUS flights. A reliable 86.0% of its services on this route arrive as planned.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Athens International Airport to Dusseldorf International Airport. These are the top stopovers between ATH and DUS:
Munich Airport
Vienna Airport
Budapest Airport
Handy information about Athens International Airport (ATH)
76% of flights that take off from Athens International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Athens to Athens International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Athens International Airport to Dusseldorf International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to ATH:
Arriving at Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
Consider booking a hotel close to DUS if you have a late Athens International Airport to Dusseldorf International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Explore without limits with a Dusseldorf International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or Enterprise and discover more of Dusseldorf and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Dusseldorf International Airport around four weeks in advance.
Getting from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) to central Dusseldorf
From Dusseldorf International Airport, Dusseldorf is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Athens International Airport to Dusseldorf International Airport. September is the busiest month to head to Dusseldorf. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
When booking your flight from Athens International Airport to Dusseldorf International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Dusseldorf, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ATH to DUS sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Germany
Dusseldorf has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Germany you'll want to see. Around 483 kilometres east of Dusseldorf, a visit to Berlin will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall and Parliament Building.
Hamburg is another essential stop in Germany and is around 338 kilometres north-east of Dusseldorf. No trip is complete without visiting Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
