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4 Oct — 11 Oct1
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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Essen in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Essen

Sun 18/1022:05 -
2 stops28h 20m
Sun 25/1018:15 -
2 stops39h 10m
Deal found 3/9$1,610
Wed 14/1022:05 -
1 stop44h 00m
Wed 21/1020:20 -
1 stop38h 50m
Deal found 30/8$1,634
Sat 14/1121:35 -
2 stops34h 55m
Fri 20/1110:45 -
2 stops46h 40m
Deal found 31/8$1,660
Sun 8/1121:35 -
2 stops29h 25m
Tue 24/1110:45 -
2 stops46h 40m
Deal found 3/9$1,682
Sun 8/1115:50 -
1 stop31h 20m
Tue 24/1108:40 -
1 stop36h 10m
Deal found 3/9$1,688
Sat 14/1121:30 -
1 stop43h 05m
Fri 20/1109:40 -
1 stop34h 50m
Deal found 31/8$1,711
Sun 11/1022:05 -
2 stops32h 35m
Sun 18/1018:45 -
2 stops40h 25m
Deal found 3/9$1,730

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Return from

$1,610

One-way from

$797

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,112
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 18/10-25/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 67h 30m total
  • Sydney to Düsseldorf
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28/11-31/12
  • 28/11-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 30m total
  • Sydney to Essen
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($372 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($99 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in September 2026
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SydneyDüsseldorf

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DUS Duesseldorf Intl

SYDDUS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 2/12

21:30-10:30

2 stops47h 00m

Duesseldorf Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$863
Fastest return journey

SydneyDüsseldorf

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DUS Duesseldorf Intl

SYDDUS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 1/12

12:00-14:05

3 stops36h 05m

Duesseldorf Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,017

SydneyDüsseldorf

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DUS Duesseldorf Intl

SYDDUS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 30/11

21:30-06:35

1 stop43h 05m

Duesseldorf Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,414

SydneyDüsseldorf

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DUS Duesseldorf Intl

SYDDUS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 27/11

21:30-06:35

1 stop43h 05m

Duesseldorf Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,447

SydneyDüsseldorf

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DUS Duesseldorf Intl

SYDDUS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 28/11

21:30-06:35

1 stop43h 05m

Duesseldorf Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,447

SydneyDüsseldorf

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DUS Duesseldorf Intl

SYDDUS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 14/10

22:05-09:05

1 stop44h 00m

Duesseldorf Intl

Wed 21/10

20:20-20:10

1 stop38h 50m

$1,634

SydneyDüsseldorf

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DUS Duesseldorf Intl

SYDDUS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 29/10

15:50-13:10

1 stop31h 20m

Duesseldorf Intl

Mon 2/11

14:45-06:50

1 stop30h 05m

$1,909

SydneyDüsseldorf

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DUS Duesseldorf Intl

SYDDUS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 29/10

16:20-11:05

2 stops28h 45m

Duesseldorf Intl

Mon 2/11

07:10-06:55

2 stops37h 45m

$1,938

SydneyDüsseldorf

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DUS Duesseldorf Intl

SYDDUS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 29/10

21:30-06:35

1 stop43h 05m

Duesseldorf Intl

Mon 2/11

09:40-06:30

1 stop34h 50m

$2,008

SydneyDüsseldorf

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DUS Duesseldorf Intl

SYDDUS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 14/10

08:35-09:05

3 stops33h 30m

Duesseldorf Intl

Wed 21/10

20:20-20:10

2 stops38h 50m

$2,097

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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 26 hours 35 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 $1,592
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From $1,539
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From $1,800
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From $1,301

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Essen?

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

Rainfall in Essen 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

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

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
3,656 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,656 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,656 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,731 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,656 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,480 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,656 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,532 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,656 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
236 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,656 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

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 $139, however they can be found for as little as $139.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Essen depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Essen, Melbourne offers the quickest one-way flight (23 hours 0 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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