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✈️ DUS · Duesseldorf, Germany

Traveling Through DUS — Düsseldorf International Airport

Düsseldorf International Airport serves 3 terminals, 72 airlines. Everything you need to know before you fly — terminals, transit, tips, and more.

25M passengers/year (2017) · Updated March 2026


📋 Key Facts for Your Trip

Essential info before you fly through DUS

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Terminals
3 terminals (Piers A, Piers B, Piers C)
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Domestic Check-in
Recommended to arrive 90 minutes before departure. Check-in counters generally open around 4:00 AM, exact times vary by airline and schedule.
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International Check-in
Recommended to arrive 2-3 hours before departure. Check-in counters generally open around 4:00 AM, exact times vary by airline and schedule.
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WiFi
Free Wi-Fi for the first 30 minutes, paid options available for longer use.
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Power Outlets
Charging points available throughout terminal areas, including USB sockets on internet posts and plug sockets near seats or structural pillars.
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Annual Passengers
25M passengers/year (2017)

✈️ Airlines at DUS

Terminal assignments — always confirm with your airline before travel

Airline Terminal(s)
Plus Ultra Lineas Aereas Confirm with airline
Aegean Airlines Confirm with airline
Aer Lingus Confirm with airline
Air Anka Confirm with airline
Air Baltic Confirm with airline
Air Cairo Confirm with airline
Air Dolomiti Confirm with airline
Air France Confirm with airline
Air Serbia Confirm with airline
A Jet Confirm with airline
Alba Star Confirm with airline
Austrian Airlines Confirm with airline
Avanti Air Confirm with airline
Bluebird Airways Confirm with airline
British Airways Confirm with airline
Condor Confirm with airline
Copenhagen Air Taxi Confirm with airline
Corendon Airlines Confirm with airline
Corendon Airlines Europe Confirm with airline
Croatia Airlines Confirm with airline
Easy Jet Europe Confirm with airline
Easy Jet Confirm with airline
Egypt Air Confirm with airline
Emirates Confirm with airline
Enter Air Confirm with airline
Etihad Airways Confirm with airline
Eurowings Confirm with airline
Finnair Confirm with airline
Fly One Confirm with airline
Freebird Airlines Confirm with airline
Freebird Airlines Europe Confirm with airline
GP Aviation Confirm with airline
Hahn Air Lines Confirm with airline
Hi Sky Europe Confirm with airline
Iberia Confirm with airline
Israir Confirm with airline
ITA Airways Confirm with airline
KLM Confirm with airline
KM Malta Airlines Confirm with airline
Leav Aviation Confirm with airline
LOT Polish Airlines Confirm with airline
Lufthansa Confirm with airline
Lufthansa City Airlines Confirm with airline
Mavi Gök Aviation Confirm with airline
Middle East Airlines Confirm with airline
Nesma Airlines Confirm with airline
Nile Air Confirm with airline
Norwegian Confirm with airline
Nouvelair Confirm with airline
Pegasus Airlines Confirm with airline
Qantas Airways Confirm with airline
Qatar Airways Confirm with airline
Red Sea Airlines Confirm with airline
Royal Air Maroc Confirm with airline
Royal Jordanian Confirm with airline
Scandinavian Airlines Confirm with airline
Sky Up MT Confirm with airline
Sky Alps Confirm with airline
Sky Express Confirm with airline
Smartwings (Tschechien) Confirm with airline
Star East Airlines Confirm with airline
Sun Express Confirm with airline
Sundair Confirm with airline
Swiss Confirm with airline
Tailwind Airlines Confirm with airline
TAP Portugal Confirm with airline
Test-Airline für OZ Confirm with airline
Tuifly Confirm with airline
Tunisair Confirm with airline
Turkish Airlines Confirm with airline
UR Airlines Confirm with airline
Vueling Confirm with airline

🚗 Getting To & From DUS

Ground transportation options for Duesseldorf

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Rail / Train

S-Bahn S11 directly from the terminal building (underneath the main terminal) to Düsseldorf Central Station. Journey time is approximately 12 minutes. Cost is around €3.60. Frequency is every 20 minutes. The SkyTrain connects the terminal to the Düsseldorf Flughafen Fernbahnhof (long-distance train station).

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Bus / Shuttle

Direct bus services from D-Flughafen Term. A/B/C to Düsseldorf Hbf (Central Station). Services depart every 30 minutes.

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Rideshare

Uber and other rideshare services are available.

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Taxi

Approximate fare to city center is €20-€30. Journey time is 15-20 minutes. Taxi stands are available on both Departures and Arrivals levels.

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Parking

Outdoor parking with shuttle service starts from €30.00 for a period (likely per day or multiple days, needs clarification, but using the stated value for now). · P12 near the terminal offers a special rate of €6 for up to 90 minutes. P1 and P2 are 1-minute walk to the terminal, with max daily rates of €42 and €33 respectively.

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Rental Cars

Car rental counters are situated in Arrivals. Major companies include Enterprise, SIXT, Avis, Flex To Go, Hertz, Europcar, Alamo, Wheego, Budget, Dollar.


🍽️ Inside DUS

Food, lounges, and shopping at Düsseldorf International Airport

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Food & Dining

Before security: McCafé (Arrivals Level, 24-hour), McDonald’s (Arrivals Level, 24-hour) · After security: Segafredo (Departures Level, 24-hour), other outlets open around 4:00 AM.

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Lounges

Hugo Junkers Lounge (Airside, Terminal B, Level 2, near Gate B60, access: Pay at door, prepaid passes, membership programs, credit card rewards, select business/first-class passengers on KLM, Air France, Finnair)Open Sky Lounge (Airside, Terminal C, near Gates C80–C90, access: Pay at door, prepaid passes, membership programs, credit card rewards, premium passengers of select non-Schengen carriers like Emirates and Etihad)Emirates Lounge (Airside, Terminal C, near Gate C45, access: Emirates First/Business Class, Emirates Skywards Platinum/Gold)Lufthansa Senator Lounge (Airside, Terminal A, Level 1, near Gates A50–A59, access: Lufthansa/Star Alliance first-class, Star Alliance Gold, Miles & More Senator/HON Circle)Lufthansa Business Lounge (Airside, Terminal A, Level 1, near Gates A50–A59, access: Lufthansa/Star Alliance business-class, Miles & More Frequent Traveller/Senator/HON Circle, Star Alliance Gold)

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Shopping

Heinemann Düsseldorf Duty Free offers exclusive products from international luxury brands and regional specialties. Over 80 shops, bars & restaurants are available, with over 60 exclusive boutiques. There is also a REWE supermarket in the arrivals hall (south end), open daily from 5:00 to 0:00.


💡 Frequent Traveler Tips for DUS

Insider knowledge to make your time at Düsseldorf International Airport smoother

  • 1 Check-in area is more comfortable than arrivals; chairs can be moved for makeshift beds; seats without armrests are available airside; benches in the retail concourse (landside) are good for sleeping; bring snacks for late/early flights as food options may close overnight; tap water is safe to drink and available at water stations.

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Frequently Asked Questions — DUS

How many terminals does DUS (Düsseldorf International Airport) have?

Düsseldorf International Airport has 3 terminals: Piers A, Piers B, Piers C. Always confirm your terminal with your airline before travel, as assignments can change.

Does DUS have free WiFi?

Free Wi-Fi for the first 30 minutes, paid options available for longer use.. For real-time connectivity updates and to stay on top of gate changes, download TripTrack — it tracks your flight automatically.

How early should I arrive at DUS?

For domestic flights, check-in closes Recommended to arrive 90 minutes before departure. Check-in counters generally open around 4:00 AM, exact times vary by airline and schedule.. For international flights, check-in closes Recommended to arrive 2-3 hours before departure. Check-in counters generally open around 4:00 AM, exact times vary by airline and schedule.. As a general rule, arrive at least 2 hours before domestic flights and 3 hours before international flights to allow time for check-in, security, and reaching your gate.

What airlines fly from DUS?

Düsseldorf International Airport is served by 72 airlines, including Plus Ultra Lineas Aereas, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Air Anka, Air Baltic and 67 more. See the full airline and terminal list above.

How do I get from DUS to Duesseldorf?

Ground transportation options from Düsseldorf International Airport include rail/train (S-Bahn S11 directly from the terminal building (underneath the main terminal) to Düsseldorf Central Station. Journey time is approximately 12 minutes. Cost is around €3.60. Frequency is every 20 minutes. The SkyTrain connects the terminal to the Düsseldorf Flughafen Fernbahnhof (long-distance train station).), bus/shuttle service, rideshare apps, taxi. See the Getting To & From section above for details.

Is there parking at DUS?

Yes, Düsseldorf International Airport offers parking options. Outdoor parking with shuttle service starts from €30.00 for a period (likely per day or multiple days, needs clarification, but using the stated value for now). P12 near the terminal offers a special rate of €6 for up to 90 minutes. P1 and P2 are 1-minute walk to the terminal, with max daily rates of €42 and €33 respectively. Rates and availability change — check the airport website for current pricing.

How can I track my flight from DUS in real time?

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