Travelling from Seattle to Dusseldorf: what you need to know
Seattle has two main airports where you can kick off your travels. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Seattle to Dusseldorf flying out of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) or Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE).
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) and Weeze Airport (NRN) are Dusseldorf's chief entry points.
The timezone in Dusseldorf is UTC+1, which is eight hours ahead of Seattle.
To ensure you make it on your Seattle to Dusseldorf flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Dusseldorf
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap Seattle to Dusseldorf flights if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
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Flying from Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and maybe even tour another city. When browsing Seattle to Dusseldorf flights leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Located around 18 kilometres from central Seattle, SEA can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Seattle to Dusseldorf? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport maintains a strong on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from SEA land at their destination as scheduled 81.27% of the time.
Arriving in Dusseldorf
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) is approximately 8 kilometers from the centre of Dusseldorf. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 15 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 20 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Seattle to Dusseldorf. Stay at one of these accommodation options near DUS instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Dusseldorf International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or Enterprise and chase adventure across Dusseldorf and beyond.
Booking your ride from Dusseldorf International Airport around four weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Weeze Airport (NRN)
Weeze Airport (NRN) is about 64 kilometres from central Dusseldorf. After your flight from Seattle to Dusseldorf, it takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you choose to travel on public transport, the journey will take you 2 hours 20 minutes or so.
There are some comfortable places to lay your head close to NRN. Settle in and get cosy after your Seattle to Dusseldorf flight at one of these well-located options:
Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or slow-moving cab lines. Grab a Weeze Airport rental car and go in any direction that inspires you. Check out the availability and rates from Enterprise, Sixt and Alamo.
Get the lowest price by booking your ride from NRN one week ahead of time. You can also expect to have a bigger selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Dusseldorf
June is the busiest month for flights from Seattle to Dusseldorf. To travel when it's less crowded, head to Dusseldorf in January.
Book a Seattle to Dusseldorf ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Dusseldorf to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap flights from Seattle to Dusseldorf around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Dusseldorf
Once you've booked your flight from Seattle to Dusseldorf, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Dusseldorf:
Rhine Tower and Konigsallee are a couple of top-rated attractions to put on your Dusseldorf itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to K21, Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Dusseldorf. Around 483 kilometres to the east, popular attractions include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Germany, consider Hamburg, roughly 338 kilometres north-east of Dusseldorf. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are key reasons to visit.
