Flying from Istanbul to Dusseldorf: what you need to know
Istanbul is home to two main airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for booking a flight from Istanbul to Dusseldorf departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
Step off your plane in Dusseldorf at Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) or Weeze Airport (NRN).
Take a direct Istanbul to Dusseldorf flight and you'll be traveling for an average of 3 hours 20 minutes.
Dusseldorf is two hours behind Istanbul and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) is the most popular route between these two cities. There are 29 departures a week to pick from. If you have things to finalize before heading off, 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 to fit in more activities on your first day in Dusseldorf.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your Istanbul to Dusseldorf flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Traveling over a peak time such as April? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Dusseldorf
Book nine months before flying. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap Istanbul to Dusseldorf flights.
December is the best month for scoring an amazing deal on a plane ticket from Istanbul to Dusseldorf. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Flying from Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
If you're looking for a direct flight from Istanbul to Dusseldorf, you can depart from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Fly from IST to Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) in one continuous trip.
Turkish Airlines is a popular carrier that offers direct Istanbul to Dusseldorf plane tickets leaving from IST.
We make it a breeze to find an Istanbul to Dusseldorf flight with a stopover. To see the options departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
Tivat Airport (TIV)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Located around 32 kilometers from central Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your break? Stay near Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Istanbul to Dusseldorf or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Consider booking your direct flight from Istanbul to Dusseldorf out of Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). Nonstop connections from SAW will take you to Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS).
Pegasus offers direct Istanbul to Dusseldorf plane tickets from SAW. Book your favorite aisle seat and get to your destination without any detours.
Break up your Istanbul to Dusseldorf flight with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Top stopovers between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and Dusseldorf are:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
On public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in around 1 hour 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 31 kilometers away. Driving will take you about 55 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your flight from Istanbul to Dusseldorf? Kick back in a hotel near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your trip officially begins. Check out these accommodation options:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 76.93%.
Arriving in Dusseldorf
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) to central Dusseldorf takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. The center is roughly 6 kilometers away.
Getting there on public transport takes about 40 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Istanbul to Dusseldorf. Stay at one of these accommodation options near DUS instead:
Grab a Dusseldorf International Airport rental car and explore Dusseldorf and beyond with your own wheels. Wheego, Alamo and Enterprise are top outlets to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Dusseldorf International Airport about four weeks before your departure date.
Weeze Airport (NRN)
After your flight from Istanbul to Dusseldorf has arrived, you can make your way to the city center in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Central Dusseldorf is roughly 64 kilometers from Weeze Airport (NRN).
Traveling by public transport will take approximately 2 hours 20 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel near NRN. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from Istanbul to Dusseldorf:
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Weeze Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Enterprise, Sixt or Alamo and be off and running.
Avoid potential price surges. Booking your ride one week ahead of your arrival at NRN will help you save.
Best time to go to Dusseldorf
January is the quietest month for flights from Istanbul to Dusseldorf, while June is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Dusseldorf based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your Istanbul 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 sees average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap flights from Istanbul to Dusseldorf around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Dusseldorf
Start your Dusseldorf trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Istanbul to Dusseldorf, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Rhine Tower, Konigsallee and K21, Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen are major attractions which should be on any good Dusseldorf itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Dusseldorf. Around 483 kilometers to the east, its top attractions include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Around 338 kilometers north-east of Dusseldorf, Hamburg is another favorite stop in Germany. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
