Flying from Istanbul to Dusseldorf: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports to choose from in Istanbul. Check out your options leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) when planning your flight from Istanbul to Dusseldorf.
Step off your plane in Dusseldorf at Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) or Weeze Airport (NRN).
A direct flight from Istanbul to Dusseldorf takes an average of 3 hours 24 minutes. The timezone in Dusseldorf is UTC+1, which is 2 hours behind Istanbul.
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) is the most popular route between these two cities. There are 118 weekly departures to pick from. If you prefer a later start to the day, the last flight from Istanbul to Dusseldorf is with Turkish Airlines at 20:55. Choose the first IST to DUS departure operated by Turkish Airlines at 06:55 if you're more of an early bird.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Istanbul to Dusseldorf.
Travelling over a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You will need an embassy visa for Germany if you hold a passport from Türkiye (Turkey) and are visiting for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can be subject to change. So before you book your cheap flights from Istanbul to Dusseldorf, check with your airline as well as the destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest updates.
Flying from Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
If you're searching for a direct flight from Istanbul to Dusseldorf, you can depart from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Get from IST to Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) without any stops.
Turkish Airlines is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Istanbul to Dusseldorf departing from IST.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight from Istanbul to Dusseldorf that includes a stopover. To see all your options leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
Located around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul, IST can be reached in approximately 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from Istanbul to Dusseldorf? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near Istanbul Ataturk Airport:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Rather fly from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)? This terminal also offers direct flights from Istanbul to Dusseldorf — you can travel straight to Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS).
Pegasus offers direct flights from Istanbul to Dusseldorf departing from SAW. Book your preferred seat and reach your destination in a single journey.
Break up your flight from Istanbul to Dusseldorf with a stop so you can recharge or cross a new place off your list. Some great stopovers between Istanbul Ataturk Airport and Dusseldorf are:
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
SAW is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It takes 57 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not book an additional night away? Consider kicking back in one of these accommodation options near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your flight from Istanbul to Dusseldorf:
Arriving in Dusseldorf
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) to central Dusseldorf is roughly 10 kilometres. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes roughly 38 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Istanbul to Dusseldorf, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near DUS:
Weeze Airport (NRN)
Weeze Airport (NRN) is about 80 kilometres from the centre of Dusseldorf. After your flight from Istanbul to Dusseldorf, expect a drive time of approximately 1 hour and 4 minutes to reach the heart of the city.
Travelling by public transport will take about 2 hours and 18 minutes.
You'll find some comfortable hotels to park your luggage (and yourself) near NRN. Tuck yourself in after your flight from Istanbul to Dusseldorf at one of these well-located options:
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Dusseldorf
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Dusseldorf is RM172. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM406. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Book 4 months before you want to travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from Istanbul to Dusseldorf.
December is the cheapest month for tickets from Istanbul to Dusseldorf. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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Best time to go to Dusseldorf
June is the most popular month for flights from Istanbul to Dusseldorf. To avoid the crowds, head to Dusseldorf in February.
Schedule your flight from Istanbul to Dusseldorf for August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Dusseldorf to range from 12ºC to 28ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Dusseldorf in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -3ºC and 7ºC on average.
More about Dusseldorf
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Dusseldorf right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from Istanbul to Dusseldorf:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Rhine Tower, Konigsallee and K21, Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen are top attractions which should feature on every Dusseldorf itinerary.
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