Flying from Istanbul to Dusseldorf Airport (DUS): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports to choose from in Istanbul. Explore your options departing from Istanbul Airport (IST) or Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) when booking your flight from Istanbul to Dusseldorf Airport (DUS).
3 hours 20 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Istanbul to Dusseldorf Airport flight.
Dusseldorf Airport is located in Dusseldorf. The city runs on the UTC+1 timezone and is two hours behind Istanbul.
The most popular route is from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Dusseldorf Airport (DUS), with 31 direct weekly services. If you'd rather get moving right away, the earliest flight from IST to DUS is the 6:50am Turkish Airlines service. If you prefer travelling later, the final departure is at 9pm with Turkish Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Istanbul to DUS.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and as much as four hours for international flights. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or grab something to eat.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
You can jump on a direct flight from Istanbul to Dusseldorf Airport (DUS) leaving from Istanbul Airport (IST).
You'll find a direct flight from Istanbul to Dusseldorf Airport with Turkish Airlines. This top airline operates services from IST.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between IST and DUS is Turkish Airlines.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Istanbul to DUS. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Istanbul Airport (IST). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
IST is around 40 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your break? Stay near Istanbul Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Istanbul to Dusseldorf Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Consider flying out of Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). You can book a direct Istanbul to Dusseldorf Airport (DUS) plane ticket with departures from here.
Pegasus offers direct flights from Istanbul to DUS departing from SAW. Book your favourite window seat and arrive at your destination in one go.
Pegasus Airlines ranks number one in bookings on the SAW to DUS route.
Flights between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and Dusseldorf Airport see fewer delays with Pegasus Airlines compared to other carriers.
Split up your flight from Istanbul to Dusseldorf Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick a new place off your list. Some great stopovers between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and DUS include:
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
SAW is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 40 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to DUS flight:
68% of flights out of Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport arrive according to schedule.
About Dusseldorf Airport (DUS)
Book a hotel close to DUS if you have a late flight from Istanbul to Dusseldorf Airport. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Istanbul to Dusseldorf Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Dusseldorf Airport (DUS) to central Dusseldorf
From Dusseldorf Airport, central Dusseldorf is around 11 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It takes roughly 20 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Dusseldorf Airport (DUS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Dusseldorf Airport is $96. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $198. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Get cheap flights from Istanbul to DUS by booking ten months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding the biggest deals.
The best month for picking up cheap Istanbul to Dusseldorf Airport tickets is March. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.
You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Istanbul to DUS.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Istanbul to Dusseldorf Airport.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Dusseldorf Airport (DUS)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Istanbul to Dusseldorf Airport (DUS). September is the peak month for travel to Dusseldorf. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in December.
The warmest month in Dusseldorf is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 28ºC. Book your Istanbul to DUS plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Istanbul to Dusseldorf Airport in January when temperatures are between -3ºC and 7ºC.
More about Dusseldorf
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Dusseldorf right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Istanbul to Dusseldorf Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Tonhalle Concert Hall, Rhine Tower and German Oper am Rhein are top attractions which should be on any good Dusseldorf itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
You've visited Dusseldorf, now it's time to discover other corners of Germany. Travel about 241 kilometres northeast to Bremen to check off its popular sights. From Marktplatz to Rathaus and Die Glocke - Das Bremer Konzerthaus, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in Germany, head for Hannover, roughly 241 kilometres northeast of Dusseldorf. Maschsee, Hannover Maschsee and herrenhauser Garten are among its highlights.
