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Düsseldorf Airport

Düsseldorf, Germany

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Düsseldorf Airport

Düsseldorf, Germany

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Germany's third-busiest airport serving the Rhine-Ruhr region.

Opened

1927

Location

Düsseldorf, Germany

Düsseldorf Airport (IATA: DUS, ICAO: EDDL) is Germany's third-largest airport by passenger volume and the primary gateway for the densely populated Rhine-Ruhr metropolitan area. It serves tens of millions of passengers annually and offers connections to destinations across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia. The airport is located approximately 7 kilometres north of Düsseldorf city centre and has been a key hub for Eurowings, Lufthansa's leisure subsidiary. It features a modern terminal infrastructure and a SkyTrain automated people mover connecting the terminal to the long-stay car parks and the local railway station. Düsseldorf Airport plays a significant role in the regional economy, supporting trade fair traffic associated with Messe Düsseldorf, one of the world's largest exhibition centres. The airport has capacity for around 25–26 million passengers per year.

Terminals

The airport operates a single integrated terminal complex divided into three concourses (A, B, and C) handling all passenger traffic.

Getting to & from

The airport is connected to Düsseldorf city centre and the wider rail network via S-Bahn line S11 and regional trains from the on-site Düsseldorf Flughafen railway station, with the SkyTrain people mover linking the terminal to the station.

Airlines here

Eurowings uses Düsseldorf as its primary hub, while Lufthansa, Ryanair, Turkish Airlines, and numerous other European and intercontinental carriers operate services here.

Notable facts

›A major fire in 1996 killed seventeen people and led to significant safety and structural renovations.
›The automated SkyTrain has operated since 2002, connecting the terminal to the car parks and train station.
›Düsseldorf Airport serves as a key access point for Messe Düsseldorf, one of the world's largest trade fair venues.
›The airport handled a record approximately 25.5 million passengers in 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic.
›Three parallel runways allow for high operational capacity, though only two can be used simultaneously under certain conditions.

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Gateway to the Rhine-Ruhr, where fashion meets flight

Düsseldorf Airport, known locally as Flughafen Düsseldorf, is Germany's third-busiest airport and the primary gateway to the densely populated Rhine-Ruhr metropolitan region. Founded in 1927, it has grown into a modern hub serving over 25 million passengers annually with connections across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and the Middle East. Its central role in North Rhine-Westphalia makes it a critical commercial and leisure travel hub for western Germany.

Terminals

Terminal A — Handles Schengen flights primarily for Lufthansa Group and partner carriers, featuring compact gates and efficient connections.
Terminal B — Serves a mix of Schengen and non-Schengen flights including major European and international carriers.
Terminal C — Primarily used for charter, low-cost, and overflow traffic, offering a more basic but functional passenger experience.

Ground Transport

SkyTrain automated people mover connecting terminals to the airport's own long-distance railway station
Düsseldorf Airport train station with S-Bahn (S11) direct service to Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof in about 12 minutes
Regional and intercity trains (RE, IC) accessible from the airport rail station
Rheinbahn bus routes connecting the airport to surrounding districts
Taxi and ride-hailing services (Uber, local taxi firms) available at designated ranks outside arrivals
Car rental counters from major providers including Hertz, Avis, Europcar, and Sixt in the terminal

Nearby Hotels

Hyatt Regency Düsseldorf
Mövenpick Hotel Düsseldorf Airport
Hilton Düsseldorf
Courtyard by Marriott Düsseldorf Hafen
Holiday Inn Express Düsseldorf City North

Dining

Inside the terminals, travellers will find a solid mix of German and international options including Ditsch bakeries, Burger King, Alex bistro, and various coffee chains such as Starbucks. Airside dining is more limited than in larger hubs, so arriving early for a meal is advisable during peak hours. Just outside the airport, the Düsseldorf Altstadt is only a short train ride away and offers renowned Rhine cuisine, schnitzel, and the city's famous Altbier.

Traveller Tips

Use the free SkyTrain to move between terminals and reach the rail station — it runs every few minutes and saves considerable walking.
Book S-Bahn or regional rail tickets in advance via the Deutsche Bahn app to avoid queues at ticket machines.
Düsseldorf Airport has a dedicated Quiet Zone lounge area — ask at the information desk if you need a calm space during long layovers.
Non-EU passengers should allow extra time at passport control, particularly on peak travel days involving long-haul arrivals.

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Route map (146 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Rossiya-Russian Airlines

Four Star Aviation / Four Star Cargo

Yangon Airways

China United Airlines

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

Swiss International Air Lines

African Safari Airways

Travel Service

Smartwings

S7 Airlines

Scandinavian Airlines System

Germania

Aeroflot Russian Airlines

Turkish Airlines

TAP Portugal

Tunisair

Routes

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Aircraft operating here

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