Düsseldorf to Frankfurt am Main (DUS–FRA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DUS–FRA is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Lufthansa, Air VIA and TUI fly lead the route. The flight covers 117 miles in approximately 0h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LH Lufthansa Also: AC, AI, AZ, ET, MS, NH, OU, SQ, TG | 35 | 319, 321, 32A, 32N | 0h50 | – | – | AC, AI, AZ, ET, MS, NH, OU, SQ, TG |
| VL Air VIA | 6 | 32N | 0h51 | – | – | – |
| X3 TUI fly | 2 | – | – | – | – | – |
| DE Condor | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Frankfurt am Main from Düsseldorf
| Metric | DUS→FRA | CGN→FRA | LGG→FRA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DUS | – | 34 mi | 73 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 165 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 0h 50m | 22h 27m | 1h |
Travel Essentials
DUS: CEST · FRA: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Düsseldorf, it's 6:00 PM in Frankfurt am Main.
S8/S9 S-Bahn to Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (15 min, €5.65) departs from the basement of Terminal 1 Regional station. For long-distance travel to other German cities, the Fernbahnhof (separate building, connected by walkway) has direct ICE services; check if your train stops here before going into the city.Taxis from Terminal 1/2 to Frankfurt city centre cost €25–40. Rental car agencies are at both terminals. Terminal 2 is connected to Terminal 1 via the free SkyLine monorail; allow 5–10 minutes for the transfer. No airport supplement applies to Frankfurt public transit.
Continental climate with moderate continental influence. Winters are cold (−1 to 5°C) with periodic snow and ice. FRA handles de-icing well but heavy snowfall causes delays across the network. Fog along the Rhine Valley is a significant departure risk in November through January, sometimes persisting until midday.
Summers are warm (22–30°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause brief but sharp delays. Spring is mild and damp. Autumn offers the best settled weather. FRA is a major hub. Weather delays cascade through Lufthansa's global network.
DUS–FRA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DUS to FRA
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) and Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) are connected by nonstop service from Lufthansa, Air VIA, TUI fly and Condor. With 165 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DUS to FRA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DUS to FRA is about 0 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 117 miles (189 km). There are approximately 165 weekly flights outbound and 130 return, totaling 295 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hamburg Helmut Schmidt, Amsterdam and Zürich. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Köln (Cologne) (CGN), Grâce-Hollogne (LGG) and Frankfurt am Main (Lautzenhausen) (HHN).