Flights to Essen
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Essen is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Dortmund Airport (DTM, 42 km), Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport (NRN, 62 km), Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN, 66 km), Münster Osnabrück Airport (FMO, 89 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Düsseldorf Airport | DUS | 25 km (16 mi) | 9,842 ft | 147 ft |
| Dortmund Airport | DTM | 42 km (26 mi) | 6,562 ft | 425 ft |
| Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport | NRN | 62 km (39 mi) | 8,005 ft | 106 ft |
| Cologne Bonn Airport | CGN | 66 km (41 mi) | 12,516 ft | 302 ft |
| Münster Osnabrück Airport | FMO | 89 km (55 mi) | 7,119 ft | 160 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 9,842 ft, DUS handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 147 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Essen
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essen to London | United Kingdom | 494 km (307 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Essen to Berlin | Germany | 454 km (282 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Essen to Madrid | Spain | 1,478 km (918 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Essen to Rome | Italy | 1,142 km (710 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Essen to Paris | France | 440 km (274 mi) | about 1 h 19 min |
| Essen to Hamburg | Germany | 308 km (191 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Essen to Minsk | Belarus | 1,407 km (874 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Essen to Budapest | Hungary | 973 km (604 mi) | about 2 h |
| Essen to Warsaw | Poland | 964 km (599 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Essen to Vienna | Austria | 762 km (473 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Essen to Barcelona | Spain | 1,179 km (733 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Essen to Stockholm | Sweden | 1,117 km (694 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Essen to Munich | Germany | 493 km (306 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Essen to Milan | Italy | 685 km (426 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Essen to Belgrade | Serbia | 1,239 km (770 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Essen to Prague | Czechia | 542 km (337 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Essen to Birmingham | United Kingdom | 621 km (386 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Essen to Copenhagen | Denmark | 595 km (370 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Essen to Oslo | Norway | 969 km (602 mi) | about 2 h |
| Essen to Dublin | Ireland | 922 km (573 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Essen to Brussels | Belgium | 198 km (123 mi) | about 1 h |
| Essen to Naples | Italy | 1,303 km (810 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Essen to Beijing | China | 7,776 km (4,832 mi) | about 10 h 43 min |
| Essen to Istanbul | Turkey | 2,036 km (1,265 mi) | about 3 h 22 min |
| Essen to Tianjin | China | 7,884 km (4,899 mi) | about 10 h 51 min |
| Essen to Moscow | Russia | 2,057 km (1,278 mi) | about 3 h 23 min |
| Essen to Seoul | South Korea | 8,528 km (5,299 mi) | about 11 h 41 min |
| Essen to Harbin | China | 7,762 km (4,823 mi) | about 10 h 42 min |
| Essen to Shenyang | China | 7,969 km (4,952 mi) | about 10 h 58 min |
| Essen to New York City | United States | 6,035 km (3,750 mi) | about 8 h 29 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Essen?
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) is the closest large airport at 25 km (16 mi). The others, DTM, NRN, CGN, FMO, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is DUS from Essen city centre?
25 km (16 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Essen on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.