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AED 577+ Cheap flights to Essen

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1 Oct — 8 Oct1
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Flights to Essen in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Essen

Mon 14/903:05 -
1 stop14h 40m
Thu 15/1020:15 -
1 stop27h 40m
Deal found 29/8AED 984
Mon 12/1003:05 -
1 stop11h 05m
Tue 20/1016:45 -
1 stop31h 10m
Deal found 29/8AED 1,013
Sun 13/903:05 -
1 stop14h 40m
Sun 20/920:15 -
1 stop27h 40m
Deal found 30/8AED 1,017
Sun 13/903:05 -
1 stop14h 40m
Mon 21/916:45 -
1 stop31h 10m
Deal found 28/8AED 1,021
Thu 17/903:05 -
1 stop10h 50m
Sat 26/916:45 -
1 stop31h 10m
Deal found 28/8AED 1,024
Wed 9/903:05 -
1 stop14h 40m
Wed 30/912:45 -
1 stop11h 10m
Deal found 28/8AED 1,028
Tue 15/903:05 -
1 stop10h 20m
Wed 16/916:45 -
1 stop31h 10m
Deal found 30/8AED 1,039
Sat 3/1003:05 -
1 stop11h 05m
Tue 13/1013:10 -
1 stop10h 45m
Deal found 28/8AED 1,043
Tue 8/903:05 -
1 stop14h 40m
Sat 12/913:10 -
1 stop10h 45m
Deal found 29/8AED 1,050
Wed 14/1003:05 -
1 stop14h 40m
Wed 21/1012:45 -
1 stop11h 10m
Deal found 27/8AED 1,054

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AED 984

One-way from

AED 577

Popular in

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Cheapest in

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Average price

AED 2,758
Ajet
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  • 14/9-15/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 20m total
  • Dubai to Düsseldorf
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25/10
  • 25/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 20m total
  • Dubai to Essen
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (AED 301 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (AED 64 potential savings vs. average return price).
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DubaiDüsseldorf

DXB Dubai Intl - DUS Duesseldorf Intl

DXBDUS

Dubai Intl

Wed 7/10

03:05-15:45

1 stop14h 40m

Duesseldorf Intl

Thu 15/10

16:45-01:55

1 stop31h 10m

AED 1,076

DubaiDüsseldorf

DXB Dubai Intl - DUS Duesseldorf Intl

DXBDUS

Dubai Intl

Fri 16/10

03:05-15:45

1 stop14h 40m

Duesseldorf Intl

Sat 31/10

14:05-03:15

1 stop10h 10m

AED 1,300

DubaiDüsseldorf

DXB Dubai Intl - DUS Duesseldorf Intl

DXBDUS

Dubai Intl

Thu 17/9

03:05-11:55

1 stop10h 50m

Duesseldorf Intl

Fri 16/10

06:55-01:55

2 stops17h 00m

AED 1,315

DubaiDüsseldorf

DXB Dubai Intl - DUS Duesseldorf Intl

DXBDUS

Dubai Intl

Sat 10/10

03:05-15:45

1 stop14h 40m

Duesseldorf Intl

Sun 18/10

16:45-01:55

1 stop31h 10m

AED 1,417

DubaiDüsseldorf

DXB Dubai Intl - DUS Duesseldorf Intl

DXBDUS

Dubai Intl

Sat 10/10

03:05-21:45

2 stops20h 40m

Duesseldorf Intl

Sun 18/10

14:15-03:15

2 stops35h 00m

AED 1,799

DubaiDüsseldorf

DXB Dubai Intl - DUS Duesseldorf Intl

DXBDUS

Dubai Intl

Thu 10/9

04:25-07:20

2 stops52h 55m

Duesseldorf Intl

Thu 17/9

08:30-03:15

1 stop16h 45m

AED 2,042

DubaiDüsseldorf

DXB Dubai Intl - DUS Duesseldorf Intl

DXBDUS

Dubai Intl

Sat 28/11

03:25-11:55

1 stop11h 30m

Duesseldorf Intl

Thu 3/12

15:40-02:15

1 stop31h 35m

AED 2,093

DubaiDüsseldorf

DXB Dubai Intl - DUS Duesseldorf Intl

DXBDUS

Dubai Intl

Sun 29/11

03:25-14:35

1 stop14h 10m

Duesseldorf Intl

Thu 3/12

07:30-02:15

1 stop15h 45m

AED 2,093

DubaiDüsseldorf

DXB Dubai Intl - DUS Duesseldorf Intl

DXBDUS

Dubai Intl

Thu 10/9

04:25-16:00

1 stop13h 35m

Duesseldorf Intl

Sat 19/9

10:40-03:15

1 stop14h 35m

AED 2,111

DubaiDüsseldorf

DXB Dubai Intl - DUS Duesseldorf Intl

DXBDUS

Dubai Intl

Thu 10/9

04:25-07:20

2 stops52h 55m

Duesseldorf Intl

Sun 20/9

10:40-03:15

1 stop14h 35m

AED 2,240

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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 Dubai to Essen takes 6 hours 50 minutes. Flights to Essen from other popular cities in United Arab Emirates 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 Dubai to Essen are Emirates and Ajet.

Emirates
Emirates
From AED 2,263
Ajet
Ajet
From AED 1,533
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From AED 2,059

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Essen?

The cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to Essen are Ajet and Emirates.

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

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates to Germany by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,655 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Milind,Aug 2026

DXB - SFO

Subject: Disappointing Experience Relative to Your Premium Brand I chose your airline because of its reputation as a premium carrier and was willing to pay a significant premium for that experience. Unfortunately, several aspects of my journey fell well short of the standard I expected. Airport Experience At check-in, I was initially directed to the regular line and then told to move to the U.S. line, resulting in unnecessary delays and confusion. I attempted to purchase a Business Class upgrade for my wife, who was traveling in Premium Economy. I was directed to a reservations desk that was unattended. After searching for another service window and waiting approximately 15 minutes, I eventually gave up. This was a frustrating experience that should have been much easier to navigate. Onboard Experience The lounge experience was excellent and is one of the highlights of the journey. Once onboard, I tried again to upgrade my wife to Business Class. I was quoted approximately $1,500 for a single flight segment, which was difficult to justify. What was even more frustrating was discovering later that several Business Class seats remained empty. It seems counterproductive to let seats go unused rather than offer a more reasonable last-minute upgrade option. Had the price been more aligned with market realities, my wife could have traveled with me in Business Class and both the airline and the customer would have benefited. The inflight entertainment was disappointing. The quality of the system and the selection of English-language movies were well below what I would expect from a premium international airline. I spent much of the flight unable to find suitable content. During the final meal service before landing, I was never offered a meal despite being awake and attentive. While I have no doubt the crew would have provided one had I specifically requested it, I do not believe customers should have to ask to receive a standard meal service. What Worked Well The chauffeur/car pickup service at all locations was excellent and consistently met expectations. The lounge experience was also very good. Loyalty Program One factor that makes it difficult for me to remain loyal is that your frequent flyer program is not integrated into one of the major global mileage ecosystems in the same way airlines such as United participate in broader alliances. Given your premium pricing and limited route network relative to larger carriers, consolidating miles and status benefits across multiple airlines is an important consideration for travelers like me. Overall Impression This was not an inexpensive trip. In fact, given recent geopolitical concerns in the region, choosing this routing required a degree of trust and willingness to accept additional travel risk. Unfortunately, the overall experience did not justify either the premium price or that trust. When I combine the airport issues, upgrade frustrations, entertainment shortcomings, missed meal service, and loyalty limitations, I cannot say I received the level of experience your brand promises. As things stand today, I am unlikely to choose your airline again, and my wife is already encouraging me to consider alternatives for my next international trip in December. I share this feedback because I believe your airline has the potential to deliver a truly exceptional experience, but this journey fell significantly short of that expectation.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,655 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,655 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Milind,Aug 2026

DXB - SFO

Subject: Disappointing Experience Relative to Your Premium Brand I chose your airline because of its reputation as a premium carrier and was willing to pay a significant premium for that experience. Unfortunately, several aspects of my journey fell well short of the standard I expected. Airport Experience At check-in, I was initially directed to the regular line and then told to move to the U.S. line, resulting in unnecessary delays and confusion. I attempted to purchase a Business Class upgrade for my wife, who was traveling in Premium Economy. I was directed to a reservations desk that was unattended. After searching for another service window and waiting approximately 15 minutes, I eventually gave up. This was a frustrating experience that should have been much easier to navigate. Onboard Experience The lounge experience was excellent and is one of the highlights of the journey. Once onboard, I tried again to upgrade my wife to Business Class. I was quoted approximately $1,500 for a single flight segment, which was difficult to justify. What was even more frustrating was discovering later that several Business Class seats remained empty. It seems counterproductive to let seats go unused rather than offer a more reasonable last-minute upgrade option. Had the price been more aligned with market realities, my wife could have traveled with me in Business Class and both the airline and the customer would have benefited. The inflight entertainment was disappointing. The quality of the system and the selection of English-language movies were well below what I would expect from a premium international airline. I spent much of the flight unable to find suitable content. During the final meal service before landing, I was never offered a meal despite being awake and attentive. While I have no doubt the crew would have provided one had I specifically requested it, I do not believe customers should have to ask to receive a standard meal service. What Worked Well The chauffeur/car pickup service at all locations was excellent and consistently met expectations. The lounge experience was also very good. Loyalty Program One factor that makes it difficult for me to remain loyal is that your frequent flyer program is not integrated into one of the major global mileage ecosystems in the same way airlines such as United participate in broader alliances. Given your premium pricing and limited route network relative to larger carriers, consolidating miles and status benefits across multiple airlines is an important consideration for travelers like me. Overall Impression This was not an inexpensive trip. In fact, given recent geopolitical concerns in the region, choosing this routing required a degree of trust and willingness to accept additional travel risk. Unfortunately, the overall experience did not justify either the premium price or that trust. When I combine the airport issues, upgrade frustrations, entertainment shortcomings, missed meal service, and loyalty limitations, I cannot say I received the level of experience your brand promises. As things stand today, I am unlikely to choose your airline again, and my wife is already encouraging me to consider alternatives for my next international trip in December. I share this feedback because I believe your airline has the potential to deliver a truly exceptional experience, but this journey fell significantly short of that expectation.

FAQs about flying to Essen

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    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, Pegasus Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Essen.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Essen depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Essen, Dubai Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (6 hours 50 minutes).

  • Does Duesseldorf Intl have rental cars?

    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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