Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS): what you need to know
Around 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Dusseldorf International Airport.
Dusseldorf's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Frankfurt.
Each week, there are 37 Frankfurt am Main Airport to Dusseldorf International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to catch your FRA to DUS flight.
During popular months such as September, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
With direct flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Dusseldorf International Airport operated by a number of airlines, flying to Dusseldorf (and then other corners of Germany) is a cinch. Here's who you can travel nonstop with:
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Lufthansa.
With 78.55% of its services landing as planned, Lufthansa is the most punctual carrier operating FRA to DUS flights.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Dusseldorf International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between FRA and DUS:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Munich Airport
Zurich Airport
Handy information about Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
Of all flights departing from Frankfurt am Main Airport, 74% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Frankfurt am Main Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Frankfurt. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 20 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near FRA? If you're catching an early flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Dusseldorf International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
Reserve a hotel near DUS if you're catching a late Frankfurt am Main Airport to Dusseldorf International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Dusseldorf International Airport rental car and discover Dusseldorf and beyond with your own wheels. Wheego, Alamo and Enterprise are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Dusseldorf International Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
When to fly to Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
September is the busiest month for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Dusseldorf International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Dusseldorf in January.
The warmest month in Dusseldorf is August, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Dusseldorf International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from FRA to DUS in January. Temperatures average between -3ºC (27ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be explored after you've seen Dusseldorf. Around 483 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall and Parliament Building.
Around 338 kilometres north-east of Dusseldorf, Hamburg is another essential stop in Germany. Start your sightseeing at Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.