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$702+ Cheap flights to Essen

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— DUS
5 Sep — 12 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Essen in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Essen
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Essen. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 6 August 2026.

Tue 18/811:00 -
2 stops40h 55m
Fri 21/816:15 -
2 stops36h 20m
Deal found 3/8$1,445
Tue 8/921:05 -
2 stops28h 20m
Tue 15/910:30 -
2 stops24h 40m
Deal found 3/8$1,557
Tue 15/921:05 -
2 stops28h 20m
Tue 22/910:30 -
2 stops24h 40m
Deal found 2/8$1,590
Tue 8/921:05 -
2 stops44h 00m
Tue 15/908:50 -
3 stops37h 25m
Deal found 3/8$1,730
Sun 8/1121:35 -
2 stops45h 45m
Tue 24/1114:10 -
2 stops43h 15m
Deal found 5/8$1,740
Tue 15/921:05 -
2 stops44h 00m
Tue 22/908:50 -
3 stops37h 25m
Deal found 1/8$1,754
Wed 12/811:00 -
2 stops38h 10m
Thu 3/913:40 -
2 stops35h 20m
Deal found 3/8$1,768
Thu 10/921:05 -
2 stops28h 20m
Sat 19/910:30 -
2 stops24h 40m
Deal found 1/8$1,787

Find flight deals to Essen

Find the latest flights to Essen in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 6 August 2026.

Return from

$1,445

One-way from

$702

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,371
18/8-21/8
  • 18/8-21/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 77h 15m total
  • Sydney to Düsseldorf
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16/8
  • 16/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 40m total
  • Sydney to Essen
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($444 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($104 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

SydneyDüsseldorf

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DUS Duesseldorf Intl

SYDDUS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 15/9

07:35-09:05

3 stops33h 30m

Duesseldorf Intl

Tue 22/9

07:20-19:10

2 stops27h 50m

$1,818

SydneyDüsseldorf

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DUS Duesseldorf Intl

SYDDUS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 31/8

19:45-21:45

2 stops34h 00m

Duesseldorf Intl

Mon 7/9

20:30-14:50

2 stops58h 20m

$1,957
Fastest return journey

SydneyDüsseldorf

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DUS Duesseldorf Intl

SYDDUS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/11

16:50-06:35

1 stop23h 45m

Duesseldorf Intl

Sun 8/11

09:40-06:30

1 stop34h 50m

$1,968

SydneyDüsseldorf

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DUS Duesseldorf Intl

SYDDUS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/11

21:30-06:35

1 stop43h 05m

Duesseldorf Intl

Mon 9/11

09:40-06:30

1 stop34h 50m

$1,975

SydneyDüsseldorf

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DUS Duesseldorf Intl

SYDDUS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 1/9

19:40-09:20

2 stops45h 40m

Duesseldorf Intl

Tue 8/9

15:10-14:50

2 stops39h 40m

$1,998

SydneyDüsseldorf

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DUS Duesseldorf Intl

SYDDUS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 14/9

07:35-09:05

3 stops33h 30m

Duesseldorf Intl

Sun 20/9

20:30-19:10

2 stops38h 40m

$2,004

SydneyDüsseldorf

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DUS Duesseldorf Intl

SYDDUS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/11

15:15-11:50

2 stops30h 35m

Duesseldorf Intl

Tue 24/11

15:55-06:55

2 stops29h 00m

$2,060

SydneyDüsseldorf

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DUS Duesseldorf Intl

SYDDUS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 7/11

11:15-19:40

2 stops42h 25m

Duesseldorf Intl

Tue 24/11

12:30-06:55

2 stops32h 25m

$2,072

SydneyDüsseldorf

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DUS Duesseldorf Intl

SYDDUS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/11

07:55-09:20

3 stops35h 25m

Duesseldorf Intl

Tue 24/11

18:25-07:55

2 stops27h 30m

$2,177

SydneyDüsseldorf

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DUS Duesseldorf Intl

SYDDUS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 7/11

07:55-09:20

3 stops35h 25m

Duesseldorf Intl

Tue 24/11

18:25-07:55

2 stops27h 30m

$2,191

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Essen

How long is the flight to Essen?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Essen takes 25 hours 20 minutes. Flights to Essen from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Essen?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Essen are Etihad Airways, Emirates and Turkish Airlines.

Emirates
Emirates
From $1,622
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From $1,559
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From $1,755
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From $1,325

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Essen?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Essen are Etihad Airways, China Eastern and Turkish Airlines.

Rainfall in Essen by month

Plan your trip to Essen by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Essen ranges from 30.0 - 80.0 mm per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 80.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Essen when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Essen by month

Plan your trip to Essen by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Essen, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 18.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 1.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Essen

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Essen. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Essen. Reviews last updated 6 August 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates,Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines to Germany to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,646 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,646 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,646 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,739 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,646 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,468 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,646 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,498 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,646 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
231 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,646 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

FAQs about flying to Essen

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Essen if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Essen on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Essen?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Turkish Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Essen.

  • How much is a return flight to Essen?

    A return flight to Essen will typically cost around $142, however they can be found for as little as $141.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Essen depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Essen, Perth offers the quickest one-way flight (21 hours 10 minutes).

  • Does Duesseldorf Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Duesseldorf Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Duesseldorf Intl?

    Yes. Duesseldorf Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sheraton Düsseldorf Airport Hotel is the closest property to Duesseldorf Intl (0.0 km away from Duesseldorf Intl).

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