Paris to Düsseldorf flights
Düsseldorf lies 412 km (256 mi) north-east of Paris, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 17 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Paris | Düsseldorf | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | Germany |
| Population | 2.1 million | 618,685 |
| Elevation | 42 m (138 ft) | 42 m (138 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Nearest large airport | ORY, 14 km out | DUS, 7 km out |
| Postal codes | 75000–75020 | 40210–40629 |
What changes when you arrive in Düsseldorf
Crossing from France into Germany: sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +49; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Airports at each end
Leaving Paris
Paris is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 11,975-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG, 23 km), Beauvais-Tillé airport (BVA, 69 km).
Arriving in Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN, 47 km), Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport (NRN, 61 km), Dortmund Airport (DTM, 66 km), Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST, 79 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Düsseldorf Airport | DUS | 7 km (4 mi) | 9,842 ft | 147 ft |
| Cologne Bonn Airport | CGN | 47 km (29 mi) | 12,516 ft | 302 ft |
| Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport | NRN | 61 km (38 mi) | 8,005 ft | 106 ft |
| Dortmund Airport | DTM | 66 km (41 mi) | 6,562 ft | 425 ft |
| Maastricht Aachen Airport | MST | 79 km (49 mi) | 9,022 ft | 375 ft |
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Staying in Düsseldorf
Our booking partner lists 737 places to stay in Düsseldorf. Of the 437 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (283), and 13 are five-star. Across 295 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 565,443 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Düsseldorf from Paris?
412 km (256 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Paris.
How long does it take to get from Paris to Düsseldorf by air?
About 1 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Paris and Düsseldorf?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Paris to Düsseldorf flights?
Typically Paris-Orly Airport (ORY) to Düsseldorf Airport (DUS); Düsseldorf also has CGN, NRN, DTM, MST.
What currency do I need in Düsseldorf?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Düsseldorf?
Our booking partner lists 737 places to stay in Düsseldorf, bookable on this site.
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.