Travelling from Belfast to Dusseldorf: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can fly out of in Belfast. Check out your options departing from Belfast International Airport (BFS) or George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) when organising your flight from Belfast to Dusseldorf.
When it comes to choosing where to land in Dusseldorf, Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) and Weeze Airport (NRN) are the chief entry points.
Dusseldorf is one hour ahead of Belfast and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you don't miss your Belfast to Dusseldorf flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to Dusseldorf
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap Belfast to Dusseldorf flights if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
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Flying from Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
We make it a cinch to find a Belfast to Dusseldorf flight with a stopover. To see your options departing from Belfast International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
BFS is about 19 kilometres from central Belfast. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 2 hours.
After an easy start to your journey? Stay near Belfast International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Belfast to Dusseldorf or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
67.55% of flights taking off from Belfast International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Break up your Belfast to Dusseldorf flight with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick another place off your list. Some top stopovers between George Best Belfast City Airport and Dusseldorf include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
With public transport, you can travel from central Belfast to BHD in around 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 5 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 10 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not enjoy another night away? Consider staying at one of these accommodation options near George Best Belfast City Airport the day before your flight from Belfast to Dusseldorf:
68% of flights leaving George Best Belfast City Airport arrive according to schedule.
Arriving in Dusseldorf
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
The distance from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) to central Dusseldorf is approximately 8 kilometres. It'll take you about 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 20 minutes to get there on public transport.
Consider staying in a hotel close to DUS if you're coming in on a late flight from Belfast to Dusseldorf. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Dusseldorf International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or Enterprise and experience the lesser-explored corners of Dusseldorf and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Dusseldorf International Airport around four weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Weeze Airport (NRN)
Weeze Airport (NRN) is roughly 64 kilometres from the centre of Dusseldorf. Once you've hopped off your flight from Belfast to Dusseldorf, it takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
You can expect the trip to take approximately 2 hours 20 minutes on public transport.
There are some comfortable places to call home for the night near NRN. Kick back after your Belfast to Dusseldorf flight at one of these perfectly located options:
The quickest way to reach your destination is with a Weeze Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from Enterprise, Sixt or Alamo and hit the road in a heartbeat.
Get first dibs on the best options. Booking your ride from NRN one week in advance often means better prices and a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Dusseldorf
June is the most popular month for flights from Belfast to Dusseldorf. To escape the crowds, visit Dusseldorf in January.
When booking your Belfast to Dusseldorf tickets, think about the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Dusseldorf, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 28ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap flights from Belfast to Dusseldorf around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Dusseldorf
After booking your flight from Belfast 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:
Rhine Tower and Konigsallee are just the start of the top-rated attractions to add to your Dusseldorf travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at K21, Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen.
Explore more of Germany
Dusseldorf is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Germany just waiting to be discovered. About 483 kilometres east of Dusseldorf, a trip to Berlin will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Around 338 kilometres north-east of Dusseldorf, Hamburg is another favourite stop in Germany. No visit is complete without checking out Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
