Düsseldorf to Frankfurt am Main (DUS–FRA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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117 mi airlines 58/wk
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AC9238
AC Air Canada
321
6:20 AM
CET TA
7:10 AM
CET
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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LH73
LH Lufthan
321
6:20 AM
CET
7:10 AM
CET
0h 50m
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AI8846
AI Air India
319
8:30 AM
CET TA
9:20 AM
CET
0h 50m
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DE2314
DE Condor
339
10:40 AM
CET
11:40 AM
CET
1h
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LH77
LH Lufthan
319
10:50 AM
CET TA
11:40 AM
CET
0h 50m
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LH81
LH Lufthan
CR9
2:30 PM
CET
3:20 PM
CET
0h 50m
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AZ4749
AZ ITA
319
2:40 PM
CET
3:30 PM
CET
0h 50m
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LH87
LH Lufthan
319
6:45 PM
CET
7:35 PM
CET
0h 50m
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VL87
VL Lufthansa City
32N
6:45 PM
CET
7:35 PM
CET
0h 50m
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ET1556
ET Ethiopian
320
6:55 PM
CET TA
7:45 PM
CET
0h 50m
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X36743
X3 TUI fly
73H
9:40 PM
CET
10:30 PM
CET
0h 50m
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LH72
LH Lufthan
320
6:45 AM
CET T1
7:30 AM
CET
0h 45m
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VL72
VL Lufthansa City
32N
7:05 AM
CET T1
7:50 AM
CET
0h 45m
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DE2315
DE Condor
339
8:35 AM
CET T1
9:35 AM
CET
1h
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ET1563
ET Ethiopian
32A
9:00 AM
CET T1
9:45 AM
CET
0h 45m
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LH74
LH Lufthan
319
9:10 AM
CET T1
9:55 AM
CET
0h 45m
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LH78
LH Lufthan
CR9
12:50 PM
CET T1
1:35 PM
CET
0h 45m
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LH84
LH Lufthan
32A
5:20 PM
CET T1
6:05 PM
CET
0h 45m
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AZ4726
AZ ITA
321
9:20 PM
CET T1
10:05 PM
CET
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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LH88
LH Lufthan
321
9:20 PM
CET T1
10:05 PM
CET
0h 45m
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Düsseldorf to Frankfurt am Main
8 carriers, 58 flights/week nonstop.
8 Airlines 58 Flights/wk 117 mi 0h 50m nonstop 90 1-stop hubs

DUS–FRA is served by 8 airlines with nonstop service. Lufthansa, Air Canada and Air India lead the route. The flight covers 117 miles in approximately 0h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 90 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DUS–FRA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LH Lufthansa 23 319, 321, CR9 0h50 Star Alliance
AC Air Canada 7 321 0h50 Star Alliance
AI Air India 7 319 0h50 Star Alliance
AZ ITA Airways 7 319 0h50 SkyTeam
ET Ethiopian Airlines 7 320 0h50 Star Alliance
VL Lufthansa City 5 32N 0h50
DE Condor 1 339 1h
X3 TUI fly 1 73H 0h50
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AI, AZ, LH
320 Airbus A320 – ET
321 Airbus A321 – AC, LH
32N Airbus A320neo – VL
339 Airbus A330-900neo – DE
73H Boeing 737-800 – X3
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – LH
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC + AI + ET + LH (44 flights/wk, 76%)
SkyTeam: AZ (7 flights/wk, 12%)
Unaffiliated: DE + VL + X3 (7 flights/wk, 12%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DUS to FRA direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
11
Nonstop flights
58
Outbound / wk
52
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DUS to FRA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
90
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
5,017
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 Frankfurt am Main from Düsseldorf

Nearby airports with service to Frankfurt Main Airport.
Metric DUS→FRA LGG→FRA
Distance from DUS 73 mi
Nonstop airlines 8 2
Weekly flights 58 2
Flight time 0h 50m 0h 50m
Airports within 200 miles of DUS with service to Frankfurt Main Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Frankfurt am Main is 0 hours the same as Düsseldorf.
DUS: CET · FRA: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in Düsseldorf, it's 6:00 PM in Frankfurt am Main.
Distance & Flight Time
117 mi / 189 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 50m to 1h 0m.
Getting from FRA

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.

Frankfurt am Main Climate

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

Key statistics for the Düsseldorf to Frankfurt am Main route.
Route details
Distance117 mi / 189 km
Flight time0h 50m to 1h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)8
Weekly flights58 out / 52 return
1-stop connections90 hubs
Origin: DUS
IATA / ICAODUS / EDDL
TimezoneEurope/Busingen
Passengers/yr20.0M
Elevation147 ft / 45 m
Destination: FRA
IATA / ICAOFRA / EDDF
TimezoneEurope/Busingen
Passengers/yr61.5M
Elevation364 ft / 111 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DUS to FRA flights.
Nonstop flights from Düsseldorf Airport to Frankfurt Main Airport take approximately 0h 50m to 1h. The route covers 117 miles.
There are approximately 58 nonstop flights per week from DUS to FRA. The return direction has about 52 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SPU, GWT, PRN, KTT, ALC, EDI, CTA, IBZ, RVN, SVQ, BLQ, GVA, AGP, NAP, GZT, BEG, DRS, HRG, TFS, FNC, LPA, FUE, LHR, AMS, VCE, BHX, AMM, CDG, PRG, MUC, BUD, MXP, ESB, RAK, SZG, HAM, RIX, ARN, BCN, VNO, MAN, LIN, NCL, BER, ZRH, VIE, DUB, FCO, PMI, ADB, TUN, BEY, CPH, GRZ, NCE, WAW, OPO, OSL, MAD, GOT, ATH, IST, BIO, HEL, LYS, SKG, SPC, VLC, KRK, DJE, RMF, DXB, AYT, RMO, LRM, FDF, LIS, BGI, CAI, OTP, TIA, SAW, MBJ, DOH, FAO, MIR, XRY, ACE, LCA and AUH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from FRA to DUS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LGG. 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 DUS to FRA

Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) and Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, Air India, ITA Airways, Condor, Ethiopian Airlines, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City and TUI fly. With 58 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DUS to FRA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DUS to FRA ranges from 0 hours 50 minutes to 1 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 117 miles (189 km). There are approximately 58 weekly flights outbound and 52 return, totaling 110 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

90 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SPU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Grâce-Hollogne (LGG).