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$689+ Cheap flights to Essen

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— DUS
8 Aug — 15 Aug1
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 9 July 2026.

Sun 8/1110:30
SYD
-
DUS
2 stops40h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/1108:25
DUS
-
SYD
2 stops38h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7$1,509
Tue 11/819:40
SYD
-
DUS
2 stops45h 40m
Air China
Mon 17/815:10
DUS
-
SYD
2 stops39h 40m
Air China
Deal found 6/7$1,642
Thu 13/819:40
SYD
-
DUS
2 stops46h 00m
Air China
Mon 17/815:10
DUS
-
SYD
2 stops39h 40m
Air China
Deal found 6/7$1,657
Wed 12/819:40
SYD
-
DUS
2 stops46h 00m
Air China
Mon 17/815:10
DUS
-
SYD
2 stops63h 40m
Air China
Deal found 5/7$1,670
Tue 11/819:40
SYD
-
DUS
2 stops45h 40m
Air China
Sun 16/815:30
DUS
-
SYD
2 stops63h 20m
Air China
Deal found 8/7$1,678

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 9 July 2026.

Return from

$1,509

One-way from

$689

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Average price

$2,140
8/11-24/11
  • 8/11-24/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 79h 00m total
  • Sydney to Düsseldorf
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17/7
  • 17/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 53h 40m total
  • Sydney to Essen
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($458 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($103 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

SydneyDüsseldorf

SYD - DUS

SYDDUS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/11

10:30-11:10

2 stops34h 40m

Duesseldorf Intl

Tue 24/11

10:25-08:35

2 stops36h 10m

$1,519

SydneyDüsseldorf

SYD - DUS

SYDDUS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/8

20:50-07:35

1 stop42h 45m

Duesseldorf Intl

Mon 17/8

11:00-06:10

1 stop35h 10m

$2,133
Fastest return journey

SydneyDüsseldorf

SYD - DUS

SYDDUS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/11

15:50-13:10

1 stop31h 20m

Duesseldorf Intl

Tue 24/11

08:40-06:50

1 stop36h 10m

$2,160

SydneyDüsseldorf

SYD - DUS

SYDDUS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/8

07:35-09:05

3 stops33h 30m

Duesseldorf Intl

Mon 17/8

18:45-19:10

2 stops40h 25m

$2,402

SydneyDüsseldorf

SYD - DUS

SYDDUS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 13/11

07:15-09:20

3 stops36h 05m

Duesseldorf Intl

Fri 20/11

10:45-06:15

3 stops33h 30m

$2,480
Cheapest one-way

SydneyDüsseldorf

SYD - DUS

SYDDUS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/8

10:05-10:45

3 stops32h 40m

$738

SydneyDüsseldorf

SYD - DUS

SYDDUS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 26/11

20:05-11:45

2 stops49h 40m

$912

SydneyDüsseldorf

SYD - DUS

SYDDUS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 20/8

21:00-10:30

3 stops45h 30m

$924

SydneyDüsseldorf

SYD - DUS

SYDDUS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 24/11

22:15-12:25

2 stops48h 10m

$987

SydneyDüsseldorf

SYD - DUS

SYDDUS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 28/11

21:25-13:05

2 stops49h 40m

$1,048

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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 29 hours 40 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 $1,724
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From $1,584
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From $1,784
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From $1,347

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 9 July 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates,Turkish Airlines, andQatar Airways 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
3,608 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

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
3,608 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,608 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

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
4,441 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,608 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,742 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,608 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

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
1,477 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,608 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

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
228 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,608 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

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 $144, however they can be found for as little as $144.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Essen depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Essen, Adelaide offers the quickest one-way flight (23 hours 15 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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