Diyarbakır to Düsseldorf (DIY–DUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
XQ1360
XQ SunExpress
73H
3:55 PM
+03
7:25 PM
CEST
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
XQ1361
XQ SunExpress
73H
8:30 PM
CEST
1:45 AM+1
+03
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Diyarbakır to Düsseldorf
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 1,865 mi 4h 30m nonstop -1h behind 6 1-stop hubs

DIY–DUS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. SunExpress leads the route. The flight covers 1,865 miles in approximately 4h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DIY–DUS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
XQ SunExpress 3 73H 4h30
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – XQ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: XQ (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DIY to DUS direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DIY to DUS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
307
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Düsseldorf from Diyarbakır

Nearby airports with service to Düsseldorf Airport.
Metric DIY→DUS EZS→DUS
Distance from DIY 70 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 3 2
Flight time 4h 30m 4h 20m
Airports within 200 miles of DIY with service to Düsseldorf Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Düsseldorf is 1 hour behind Diyarbakır.
DIY: +03 · DUS: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Diyarbakır, it's 5:00 PM in Düsseldorf.
Distance & Flight Time
1,865 mi / 3,001 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 30m.
Visa & Entry

Turkish passport holders need a Schengen visa to enter Germany. Apply at the German Embassy in Ankara, one of the Consulates General (Istanbul, Izmir, Antalya), or a VFS Global / iDATA center. The visa allows stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the entire Schengen area. Required documents include passport photos, bank statements, flight bookings, hotel reservations or a host invitation letter (Verpflichtungserklarung), and travel insurance covering at least EUR 30,000. The fee is EUR 90 for adults. Processing takes 2 to 4 weeks. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area.

Germany has the largest Turkish diaspora community in the world, with over 3 million people of Turkish origin. Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt, Munich, Hamburg, and Stuttgart all have established Turkish neighborhoods with restaurants, markets, and cultural centers. If visiting family, the Verpflichtungserklarung (formal obligation letter) from the host is processed at their local Auslanderbehorde and carries significant weight in the application. Apply at least 6 weeks before travel during summer as German consulates in Turkey handle the highest volume of Schengen visa applications globally.

Direct flights from Istanbul (IST or SAW) to German cities run 3 to 3 hours 30 minutes on Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, Lufthansa, SunExpress, and others. Frankfurt (FRA), Munich (MUC), Berlin (BER), Dusseldorf (DUS), Hamburg (HAM), Stuttgart (STR), and Cologne (CGN) all have direct Istanbul service. Germany uses the euro, trading at roughly 38 TRY per EUR 1. The Deutschland-Ticket costs EUR 58 per month (TRY 2,204) for unlimited regional and local transit across all of Germany. Single city tickets range from EUR 2.50 to EUR 4 depending on the zone.

DIY–DUS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Diyarbakır to Düsseldorf route.
Route details
Distance1,865 mi / 3,001 km
Flight time4h 30m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections6 hubs
Origin: DIY
IATA / ICAODIY / LTCC
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Elevation2,251 ft / 686 m
Destination: DUS
IATA / ICAODUS / EDDL
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Passengers/yr20.0M
Elevation147 ft / 45 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DIY to DUS flights.
Nonstop flights from Diyarbakır Airport to Düsseldorf Airport take approximately 4h 30m. The route covers 1,865 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: SunExpress.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from DIY to DUS. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JED, ADB, IST, SAW, AYT and ESB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Düsseldorf is 1 hour behind Diyarbakır.
Yes, return flights from DUS to DIY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include EZS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DIY to DUS

Diyarbakır Airport (DIY) and Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) are connected by nonstop service from SunExpress. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DIY to DUS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DIY to DUS ranges from 4 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,865 miles (3,001 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via JED. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Elazığ (EZS).