Travelling from Milan to Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS): What you need to know
When organising your flight from Milan to Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS), there's a good selection of airports you can jet off from. Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN) are Milan's major terminals.
Around 1 hour 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Milan to Dusseldorf International Airport flight.
Dusseldorf International Airport is located in Dusseldorf. The city's timezone is UTC+1 — the same as Milan.
The busiest route is from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS), with 23 direct weekly services. If you're eager to be on your way, the earliest flight from MXP to DUS is the 6:40am easyJet option. If a later flight fits your day better, the final departure is at 8:55pm with Eurowings.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from Milan to DUS.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
You can find a direct flight from Milan to Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) leaving from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP).
You can lock in a direct flight from Milan to Dusseldorf International Airport with Eurowings. This well-known airline offers services from MXP.
The most frequently booked airline between MXP and DUS is Eurowings.
With a dependable 86.21% of services arriving as scheduled, Eurowings leads the way in punctuality on this route.
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of Milan, MXP can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 55 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Milan to Dusseldorf International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to Milano Malpensa Airport:
When it comes to Milano Malpensa Airport's on-time performance, 68.23% of flights complete their journey on time.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Think about setting out from Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY). You can book a direct Milan to Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) plane ticket from this hub.
Eurowings has direct flights from Milan to DUS leaving from BGY. Book your favourite aisle (or window) seat and reach your destination in one go.
Eurowings has the largest share of bookings on the BGY to DUS route.
Want the most on-time carrier? Choose Eurowings. 80.0% of its flights between Orio al Serio International Airport and Dusseldorf International Airport arrive as scheduled.
On public transport, you can travel from central Milan to BGY in about 2 hours 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 64 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 1 hour.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Milan to DUS flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Orio al Serio International Airport:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Orio al Serio International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 67.49%.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
One flight, no fuss. You can book a direct flight from Milan to Dusseldorf International Airport departing from Milano Linate Airport (LIN).
You can fly out of LIN with ITA Airways. This leading carrier offers direct Milan to DUS plane tickets.
Most travellers choose to book seats with ITA Airways from LIN to DUS.
ITA Airways ranks highest for on-time performance. An impressive 85.26% of its services on this route complete the journey on schedule.
LIN is roughly 11 kilometres from central Milan. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 30 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
Make catching an early Milan to Dusseldorf International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels close to Milano Linate Airport and get to your boarding gate with time to spare:
Flights departing from LIN make it to their destination within the expected time frame 79.56% of the time.
About Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
Consider booking a hotel near DUS if you're catching a late flight from Milan to Dusseldorf International Airport. Choose one of these options and end the night sooner:
Pick up a Dusseldorf International Airport rental car and discover Dusseldorf and beyond with your own wheels. Wheego, Alamo and Enterprise are popular outlets you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Milan to Dusseldorf International Airport flight.
Getting from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) to central Dusseldorf
The centre of Dusseldorf is about 6 kilometres from Dusseldorf International Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research ahead of time.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
19 € is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Milan to Dusseldorf International Airport. Return flights start from 57 €. These prices may change depending on availability.
Book one month before travelling. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Milan to DUS.
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The best time to fly from Milan to Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
June is when most people book flights from Milan to Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS). Plan your visit to Dusseldorf in February if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in Dusseldorf is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your Milan to DUS plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Milan to Dusseldorf International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Dusseldorf
Start your Dusseldorf trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Milan to Dusseldorf International Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
Your visit to Dusseldorf wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Big-name attractions that belong on your itinerary include Tonhalle Concert Hall, Rhine Tower and German Oper am Rhein.
Explore more of Germany
You've done Dusseldorf, now it's time to explore more of Germany. Travel around 241 kilometres north-east to Bremen to tick off its popular sights. From Schnoorviertel to Старый квартал Schnoor and Musical Theatre Bremen, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Hannover is another must-experience destination in Germany and is around 241 kilometres north-east of Dusseldorf. No trip is complete without experiencing Holocaust Mahnmal, The Old Town and Erlebnis Zoo Hannover.