Travelling from Melbourne to Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) jetting off from here.
Dusseldorf is ten hours behind Melbourne. Dusseldorf International Airport is located in Dusseldorf, which runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Melbourne to DUS.
If you're flying during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Melbourne to DUS. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these popular airports:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 40 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Dusseldorf International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Of all flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% land on schedule at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is around 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take 50 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 5 minutes.
Kick back before your Melbourne to DUS flight at a hotel near Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can jump out of bed and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
Avalon Airport has a strong track record for reliability and timeliness. 80.09% of flights out of here meet their scheduled arrival times without fail.
About Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Melbourne to Dusseldorf International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near DUS:
Pick up a Dusseldorf International Airport rental car and explore Dusseldorf and beyond with your own wheels. Wheego, Alamo and Enterprise are top outlets to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride around four weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Dusseldorf International Airport flight.
Getting from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) to central Dusseldorf
The centre of Dusseldorf is around 6 kilometres from Dusseldorf International Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary based on traffic conditions, so do some research before your trip.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Dusseldorf International Airport is 373 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 982 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to DUS. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Melbourne to Dusseldorf International Airport ticket.
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Filters make it easier to track down a bargain for your flight from Melbourne to Dusseldorf International Airport. Pick the flight times, carriers and stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne to Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS). June is when most people travel to Dusseldorf. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in February.
Book a Melbourne to DUS plane ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Dusseldorf to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January has temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Dusseldorf International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Dusseldorf
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Dusseldorf International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Dusseldorf:
Tonhalle Concert Hall and Rhine Tower are just two of the popular attractions to put on your Dusseldorf must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at German Oper am Rhein.
Explore more of Germany
Bremen is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be discovered once you've seen Dusseldorf. Around 241 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Schnoorviertel, Старый квартал Schnoor and Musical Theatre Bremen.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Germany, head for Hannover, about 241 kilometres north-east of Dusseldorf. Holocaust Mahnmal, The Old Town and Erlebnis Zoo Hannover are key reasons to visit.
