Cheap flights London to Dusseldorf

December is when fares on this route tend to sit at their lowest, and the price calendar shows it clearly against the rest of the year. Spring and autumn are pleasant and moderate, while the summer school holidays and the Christmas and New Year weeks push demand up, so book those well ahead. Midweek departures are usually calmer than Friday evenings and Sunday nights, and early morning or late evening flights often cost less. If your dates are flexible, compare a few days either side before you commit.

Easyjet, Eurowings, Norwegian and TUI Airways cover the low-cost end of the route, where the fare usually buys a seat and a small cabin bag and not much else. British Airways, LOT Polish Airlines, Air France and KLM fly full-service, so a checked bag and a drink often come with the ticket. KLM Cityhopper and APG Airlines also appear in the results. Some of these airlines fly nonstop; the others connect through a hub, which adds time but can bring the fare down. Compare what each one includes before you pick the lowest headline number.

Dusseldorf International Airport sits close to the city, and trains, buses and taxis run from there into the centre, so the transfer into town is short and simple. Weeze Airport is the other option, much further out and slower to reach, so check which one your fare uses before you book a transfer or a hotel. If you land late, see how the last train or bus lines up with your flight and keep a taxi as a fallback. For the return, leave extra time at the airport on Friday afternoons and Sunday evenings, when the roads and the terminals are busiest.

Currency

EUR (€)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 230 V

Language

German

Emergency number

112, 110

Driving side

right

Calling code

+49

Internet domain

.de

EU / Schengen

EU member, Schengen area

Time zone

UTC+01 (Europe/Berlin)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check which London airport your fare uses, because Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, Stansted and London City are nowhere near each other.
• Confirm whether you land at Dusseldorf International or Weeze, since the second one is a long way from the city.
• On Easyjet, Eurowings, Norwegian and TUI Airways, add a checked bag to the fare before you compare totals.
• If your itinerary connects, make sure both legs sit on one ticket so a delay does not leave you stranded.
• Bring a valid passport or identity card for Germany, and check the entry rules that apply to your nationality.
• Book early for December if you want the low fares, and avoid the days right around Christmas and New Year.