Flying from Mexico City to Dusseldorf: what you need to know
Mexico City has two main airports where you can kick off your travels. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Mexico City to Dusseldorf flying out of Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU).
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) and Weeze Airport (NRN) are Dusseldorf's major entry points.
Dusseldorf is seven hours ahead of Mexico City and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you don't miss your Mexico City to Dusseldorf flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling over a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Dusseldorf
Booking ahead of time is often the key to locking in a cheap Mexico City to Dusseldorf flight. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the nearer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
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Flying from Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and perhaps even explore another city. When searching for Mexico City to Dusseldorf flights leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Located around 6 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City, MEX can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Mexico City to Dusseldorf? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to Benito Juarez International Airport:
Benito Juarez International Airport maintains a strong on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from MEX touch down on schedule 80.91% of the time.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
With public transport, you can travel from central Mexico City to NLU in around 1 hour 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 32 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 55 minutes.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your flight from {"defaultCase":"Mexico City","accusativeCase":"Mexico City","nominativeCase":"Mexico City","dativeCase":"Mexico City"} to Dusseldorf is much simpler when you stay near Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport. Think about checking in to Verticca Hotel the night before flying out.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport has an on-time performance rate of 67.58%. This figure reflects how often flights that depart from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
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 typically takes 40 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Mexico City to Dusseldorf. Check in to one of these accommodation options near DUS instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Dusseldorf International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or Enterprise and discover more of Dusseldorf and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Dusseldorf International Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
Weeze Airport (NRN)
Central Dusseldorf is approximately 64 kilometres from Weeze Airport (NRN). Once your flight from Mexico City to Dusseldorf has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 1 hour 5 minutes.
If you hop on public transport, the journey will take you 2 hours 20 minutes or so.
You'll find some comfortable places to call home for the night near NRN. Tuck yourself in after your Mexico City to Dusseldorf flight at any of these well-located options:
The quickest way to reach your destination 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.
Get exactly what you want. Booking your ride from NRN one week ahead of time often means more savings and a bigger choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Dusseldorf
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Mexico City to Dusseldorf. June is the most popular month to travel to Dusseldorf. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Lock in a Mexico City to Dusseldorf 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).
Look for cheap flights from Mexico City to Dusseldorf in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
More about Dusseldorf
After booking your flight from Mexico City to Dusseldorf, take your pick from prime hotels that put you close to the action. Make one of these options your base for exploring Dusseldorf:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Rhine Tower, Konigsallee and K21, Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen are must-do's during your Dusseldorf adventure.
Explore more of Germany
Dusseldorf is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Germany just waiting to be explored. Around 483 kilometres east of Dusseldorf, a visit to Berlin will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Hamburg is another well-known destination in Germany and is around 338 kilometres north-east of Dusseldorf. No journey is complete without seeing Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
