Travelling from Washington DC to Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS): What you need to know
You can choose from a few airports when planning your flight from Washington DC to Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS). Explore your options for jetting out of Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).
Dusseldorf International Airport is located in Dusseldorf. The city is in the UTC+1 timezone and is five hours ahead of Washington DC.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Washington DC to DUS.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
DCA is around 8 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 45 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near Ronald Reagan National Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Washington DC to Dusseldorf International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels have you covered:
Of all flights leaving Ronald Reagan National Airport, 76.44% arrive on time at their destination.
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Split up your flight from Washington DC to Dusseldorf International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some popular stopovers between Washington Dulles International Airport and DUS are:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
IAD is about 56 kilometres from central Washington DC. It'll take 50 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 10 minutes.
Got an early start? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Washington Dulles International Airport the day before your Washington DC to DUS flight:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 74.39%.
The street address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
You can reserve a plane ticket from Washington DC to Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) out of Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) with a stopover. London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is a popular transfer point.
The journey to BWI from central Washington DC is around 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 50 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Washington DC to Dusseldorf International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels near Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport and get to your check-in counter without rushing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights land as expected. At BWI, that rate is 77.13%.
About Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Washington DC to Dusseldorf International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near DUS instead:
Fast-track your adventure 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.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Washington DC 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, so do some research ahead of time.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Dusseldorf International Airport is $317. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $704. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from Washington DC to DUS, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Affordable Washington DC to Dusseldorf International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Washington DC to Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS). June is when most people visit Dusseldorf. If you like things a bit more low-key, head there in February.
When booking your Washington DC to DUS plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Dusseldorf, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January has temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Dusseldorf International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Dusseldorf
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Dusseldorf right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Dusseldorf International Airport:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Tonhalle Concert Hall, Rhine Tower and German Oper am Rhein are must-visits when exploring Dusseldorf.
Explore more of Germany
Dusseldorf has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Germany you'll want to see. About 241 kilometres north-east of Dusseldorf, a trip to Bremen will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Schnoorviertel, Старый квартал Schnoor and Musical Theatre Bremen.
Around 241 kilometres north-east of Dusseldorf, Hannover is another essential stop in Germany. Experience major highlights starting with Holocaust Mahnmal, The Old Town and Erlebnis Zoo Hannover.
