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DUS Düsseldorf Airport

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Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) serves Düsseldorf, about 7 km north of Düsseldorf. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATADUS
ICAOEDDL
ServesDüsseldorf
From centre7 km
Non-stop147
Airlines57
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Elevation45 m

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The airport in numbers

Düsseldorf Airport — facts & history

We pulled Düsseldorf Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 16M passengers in 2022, against a peak of 26M in 2019.

Passengers / year
16M
as of 2022
Peak traffic
26M
in 2019
Elevation
45 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Düsseldorf Airport GmbH
Passengers per year, 1991–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Official links

Düsseldorf Airport — official sites

Airport to city

Getting from Düsseldorf Airport to Düsseldorf

The airport is about 7 km north of Düsseldorf, about 22 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Almost every German airport (FRA, MUC, BER, DUS, HAM, CGN, STR) has an S-Bahn or mainline train directly beneath the terminal.

Taxi & apps: Metered taxis, regulated tariff. Uber operates only through licensed taxi firms; Bolt and FreeNow are active in big cities. Estimated fare to the centre: €17–€26.

Tipping: 5–10% or round to the nearest euro.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~22 min€17–€26
Private transfer~22 minfixed upfront
Car rental~22 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From DUS to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Cologne42 km58 min€78–€124
Beilstein135 km142 min€244–€388
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Düsseldorf Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~€17–€26 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Duesseldorf ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Düsseldorf Airport

Non-stop flights to about 147 destinations, operated by 57 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Air Berlin · Lufthansa · Germanwings · Condor Flugdienst · TUIfly · Meridiana · American Airlines · Finnair · Germania · Aegean Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Düsseldorf Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Düsseldorf Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Duesseldorf shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Düsseldorf Airport to the centre of Düsseldorf?
Almost every German airport (FRA, MUC, BER, DUS, HAM, CGN, STR) has an S-Bahn or mainline train directly beneath the terminal. The airport is about 7 km north of Düsseldorf, about 22 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Düsseldorf Airport to Düsseldorf?
Roughly €17–€26 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Düsseldorf Airport?
Metered taxis, regulated tariff. Uber operates only through licensed taxi firms; Bolt and FreeNow are active in big cities.
What's the cheapest way from Düsseldorf Airport to Düsseldorf?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Almost every German airport (FRA, MUC, BER, DUS, HAM, CGN, STR) has an S-Bahn or mainline train directly beneath the terminal.
Can I get from Düsseldorf Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Almost every German airport (FRA, MUC, BER, DUS, HAM, CGN, STR) has an S-Bahn or mainline train directly beneath the terminal. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Düsseldorf Airport?
About 147 destinations, including Chicago, Heraklion, Catania, Antalya. 57 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Düsseldorf Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Düsseldorf Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Düsseldorf Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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