Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dusseldorf: what you need to know
Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Dusseldorf.
The timezone in Dusseldorf is UTC+1. The city is one hour ahead of Edinburgh, where Edinburgh Airport is located.
The busiest route is from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Weeze Airport (NRN). You can select from seven services every week between these two airports. Ryanair offers a 05:45 departure between EDI and NRN.
To avoid missing your EDI to Dusseldorf flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow a bit more breathing room. A good general rule for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Direct Edinburgh Airport to Dusseldorf tickets are available for booking. Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) is where you'll be landing.
Well-known carriers that offer direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Dusseldorf include:
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EDI is about 11 kilometres from central Edinburgh. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Edinburgh Airport 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 EDI:
When it comes to Edinburgh Airport's on-time performance, 67.94% of flights complete their journey on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dusseldorf
RM79 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Dusseldorf flight. A return flight ticket starts from RM171. These fares may change based on demand.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to locking in a cheap flight from EDI to Dusseldorf. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
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Airports in Dusseldorf
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) to central Dusseldorf takes around 15 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 10 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 40 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Edinburgh Airport to Dusseldorf. Book one of these accommodation options near DUS instead:
Follow your own route with a Dusseldorf International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or Enterprise and see more of Dusseldorf and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Dusseldorf International Airport about four weeks ahead of your flight from EDI to Dusseldorf can help you lock in the lowest rate.
Weeze Airport (NRN)
The centre of Dusseldorf is about 80 kilometres from Weeze Airport (NRN). Once your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Dusseldorf has touched down and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 2 hours 20 minutes.
Following your EDI to Dusseldorf flight, rest your head at a hotel near NRN. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Enterprise, Sixt and Alamo make collecting a Weeze Airport rental car easy and quick. These suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you ready to go in a flash.
Avoid paying extra. Securing your ride one week ahead of your arrival at NRN can get you a lower rate.
Best time to go to Dusseldorf
Travel to Dusseldorf during high season if you want a busy atmosphere, but remember that prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book flights from Edinburgh Airport to Dusseldorf during low season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
Book an Edinburgh Airport to Dusseldorf flight ticket with a departure in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from EDI 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
Once you've booked your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Dusseldorf, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Dusseldorf:
Konigsallee and Rhine Tower are a couple of popular attractions to put on your Dusseldorf must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to K21, Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be explored once you've seen Dusseldorf. Around 483 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Germany, consider Hamburg, about 338 kilometres north-east of Dusseldorf. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are key highlights.