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Fly intoDusseldorf International Airport
Distance to Essen26.9 km
Average flight time4 hrs, 42 mins
Most popular airlineEurowings
Cheapest flight found$219
Cheapest month to flyMay

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There are three (3) airports near Essen: Dusseldorf International Airport, Dortmund Airport, and Dusseldorf Monchengladbach Airport.
Eurowings, Israir, Eurowings Europe (Malta), and Blue Bird Airways all offer direct flights to Dusseldorf International Airport.
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Yes – you can fly direct to Dusseldorf International Airport or Cologne Airport, and the average flight time is 4 hours and 42 minutes.
The best price we found for a roundtrip flight to Essen is $219. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers flying to Dusseldorf International Airport over the last four (4) days and is subject to change and availability.
The cheapest airport near Essen is Dusseldorf International – which is 26.9 km away from the center of Essen. We've found flights to this airport from $219.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Dusseldorf International Airport, the closest airport to Essen, is Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Essen is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Dusseldorf International Airport is 26.9km from Essen, Dortmund Airport is 41.4km from Essen, and Dusseldorf Monchengladbach Airport is 43.5km from Essen.
The average temperature in Essen in April is around 9°C. The warmest month in Essen is typically July, which averages 23°C. The coolest month is January, with temperatures averaging -2°C. The rainiest month is December, and it usually rains the least in April.
Currently, the cheapest airline that flies to Dusseldorf International Airport – the closest airport to Essen – is Eurowings.
Dusseldorf International Airport is 26.9km from Essen which is approximately 31 minutes driving time. Check out the options for car rental at Dusseldorf International Airport.
Dortmund Airport is 41.4km from Essen which is approximately 46 minutes driving time. Check out the options for car rental at Dortmund Airport.