Travelling from Melbourne to Dusseldorf: what you need to know
Planning your vacation starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Dusseldorf departing from here.
Touch down in Dusseldorf at Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) or Weeze Airport (NRN).
Dusseldorf is ten hours behind Melbourne and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
For a relaxed travel experience, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your Melbourne to Dusseldorf flight.
During popular months like January, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Dusseldorf
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap Melbourne to Dusseldorf flights if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
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Flying from Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save money on your Melbourne to Dusseldorf flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
MEL is about 19 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Melbourne to Dusseldorf? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Arriving in Dusseldorf
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) is approximately 6 kilometres from the centre of Dusseldorf. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 15 minutes.
It usually takes 40 minutes to get there on public transport.
If you have a late flight from Melbourne to Dusseldorf, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near DUS:
Hit the road running by picking up a Dusseldorf International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Wheego, Alamo or Enterprise to explore Dusseldorf and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Dusseldorf International Airport about four weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Weeze Airport (NRN)
Once your flight from Melbourne to Dusseldorf has touched down, you can reach the city centre in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Central Dusseldorf is roughly 64 kilometres from Weeze Airport (NRN).
The trip will take approximately 2 hours 20 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some great places to lay your head close to NRN. Unwind after your Melbourne to Dusseldorf flight at any of these well-located options:
The fastest way to reach your destination is with a Weeze Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from Enterprise, Sixt or Alamo and get going in the blink of an eye.
Snap up the best price by reserving your ride from NRN one week in advance. You can also expect to have a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Dusseldorf
June is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne to Dusseldorf. To avoid the crowds, visit Dusseldorf in January.
Before locking in your Melbourne to Dusseldorf tickets, 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 average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap flights from Melbourne to Dusseldorf around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Dusseldorf
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne 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:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Rhine Tower, Konigsallee and K21, Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen are must-visits when exploring Dusseldorf.
Explore more of Germany
You've done Dusseldorf, now it's time to explore other corners of Germany. Travel about 483 kilometres east to Berlin to tick off its popular sights. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 338 kilometres north-east of Dusseldorf, Hamburg is another essential stop in Germany. No visit is complete without checking out Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.