Travelling from Paris to Dusseldorf: what you need to know
Planning your flight from Paris to Dusseldorf begins with finding the right airport to start your trip. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) are the main terminals in Paris.
When it comes to planning your arrival in Dusseldorf, Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) and Weeze Airport (NRN) are the major entry points.
The average time for a direct Paris to Dusseldorf flight is 1 hour 15 minutes.
Dusseldorf's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Paris.
With 33 flights a week between the two airports, Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) is the busiest route. Board the first flight from Paris to Dusseldorf with Air France at 07:10. If you'd like to make the most of your day before leaving, the last flight from CDG to DUS is with Air France at 20:30.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your Paris to Dusseldorf flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Dusseldorf
Book two months before you want to travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap Paris to Dusseldorf flights.
The best month for scoring cheap plane tickets from Paris to Dusseldorf is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
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Flying from Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
You can get a direct flight from Paris to Dusseldorf taking off from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Start your journey at CDG and land at Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS).
Air France is a leading airline that offers direct Paris to Dusseldorf plane tickets leaving from CDG.
We make it a cinch to find a Paris to Dusseldorf flight with a stopover. To see your options departing from Charles de Gaulle Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Located around 23 kilometres from the centre of Paris, CDG can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Paris to Dusseldorf? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near Charles de Gaulle Airport:
When it comes to Charles de Gaulle Airport's on-time performance, data shows 61.46% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
CDG's address is 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your Paris to Dusseldorf flight, check out these options when leaving from Paris Orly Airport:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
You can get to ORY from the centre of Paris in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport takes roughly 55 minutes to cover the 14 kilometres or so.
You're going on holiday, so why not spend an additional night away? Consider staying at one of these accommodation options near Paris Orly Airport the day before your flight from Paris to Dusseldorf:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Paris Orly Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 76%.
You'll find ORY at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
You can book a ticket from Paris to Dusseldorf with one or more stops leaving from Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA). Here are some of the most popular stopovers between BVA and Dusseldorf:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
The journey time to BVA from central Paris is around 2 hours 20 minutes on public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 72 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Paris to Dusseldorf flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these hotels near Beauvais-Tille Airport and get to the check-in counter with plenty of time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights arrive at their destinations when they should. At BVA, that figure is 66.39%.
Beauvais-Tille Airport is located at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Arriving in Dusseldorf
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) is approximately 8 kilometres from central Dusseldorf. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 15 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 20 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Paris to Dusseldorf. Book one of these accommodation options near DUS instead:
Grab a Dusseldorf International Airport rental car and explore Dusseldorf and beyond with your own wheels. Wheego, Alamo and Enterprise are well-known companies you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Dusseldorf International Airport about four weeks in advance of your Paris to Dusseldorf flight.
Weeze Airport (NRN)
Weeze Airport (NRN) is about 64 kilometres from central Dusseldorf. After your flight from Paris to Dusseldorf, it takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 2 hours 20 minutes.
After your flight from Paris to Dusseldorf, kick back at a hotel close to NRN. These are some great options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Enterprise, Sixt and Alamo make collecting a Weeze Airport rental car easy and quick. These providers are located around or in the terminal and will have you ready to go in a flash.
Snap up a deal by booking your ride from NRN one week in advance. You'll also have access to a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Dusseldorf
January is the quietest month for flights from Paris to Dusseldorf, while June is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Dusseldorf based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Dusseldorf is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 28ºC. Book your Paris to Dusseldorf ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Look for cheap flights from Paris to Dusseldorf in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC and 7ºC on average.
More about Dusseldorf
After booking your flight from Paris to Dusseldorf, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Dusseldorf:
Rhine Tower and Konigsallee are a couple of leading attractions to add to your Dusseldorf must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at K21, Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen.
Explore more of Germany
You've visited Dusseldorf, now it's time to explore other parts of Germany. Travel about 483 kilometres east to Berlin to tick off its must-visit sights. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 338 kilometres north-east of Dusseldorf, Hamburg is another favourite stop in Germany. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
