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R5 700+ Cheap flights to Essen

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— DUS
Jun 29 — Jul 61
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 30 May 2026.

Mon 15/613:30
JNB
-
DUS
2 stops29h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 19/610:30
DUS
-
JNB
2 stops23h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 30/5R10 946
Wed 2/913:30
JNB
-
DUS
2 stops24h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 10/910:30
DUS
-
JNB
2 stops23h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 29/5R11 416
Thu 23/79:50
JNB
-
DUS
1 stop21h 45m
Etihad Airways
Wed 5/811:00
DUS
-
JNB
1 stop21h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 29/5R11 464
Thu 18/613:30
JNB
-
DUS
2 stops29h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 25/620:20
DUS
-
JNB
2 stops37h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 25/5R11 756
Wed 2/99:50
JNB
-
DUS
1 stop33h 35m
Etihad Airways
Thu 10/921:30
DUS
-
JNB
1 stop34h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 29/5R11 934
Mon 15/612:40
JNB
-
DUS
1 stop19h 10m
Qatar Airways
Fri 19/615:25
DUS
-
JNB
1 stop17h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 30/5R12 128
Thu 16/712:40
JNB
-
DUS
1 stop25h 05m
Qatar Airways
Wed 29/715:25
DUS
-
JNB
1 stop17h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 27/5R12 161
Sun 13/912:40
JNB
-
DUS
1 stop25h 05m
Qatar Airways
Sat 26/99:20
DUS
-
JNB
1 stop18h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 27/5R12 436

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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 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 30 May 2026.

Return from

R10 946

One-way from

R5 700

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R12 857
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 15/6-19/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 52h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Düsseldorf
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 2/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Essen
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R936 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R496 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgDüsseldorf

JNB - DUS

JNBDUS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

13:30-19:15

2 stops29h 45m

Duesseldorf Intl

Fri 19/6

10:30-9:40

2 stops23h 10m

R10 946

JohannesburgDüsseldorf

JNB - DUS

JNBDUS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/6

13:30-19:15

2 stops29h 45m

Duesseldorf Intl

Thu 25/6

20:20-9:40

2 stops37h 20m

R11 756

JohannesburgDüsseldorf

JNB - DUS

JNBDUS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/9

13:30-13:50

2 stops24h 20m

Duesseldorf Intl

Sat 26/9

10:30-9:40

2 stops23h 10m

R12 565

JohannesburgDüsseldorf

JNB - DUS

JNBDUS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/11

13:30-9:20

2 stops44h 50m

Duesseldorf Intl

Sun 22/11

14:10-11:00

1 stop19h 50m

R12 598

JohannesburgDüsseldorf

JNB - DUS

JNBDUS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/9

18:00-9:05

1 stop15h 05m

Duesseldorf Intl

Thu 10/9

10:30-9:40

2 stops23h 10m

R12 954
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgDüsseldorf

JNB - DUS

JNBDUS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/7

20:55-13:45

1 stop16h 50m

Duesseldorf Intl

Mon 27/7

15:25-9:00

1 stop17h 35m

R14 249

JohannesburgDüsseldorf

JNB - DUS

JNBDUS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/6

12:40-13:45

1 stop25h 05m

Duesseldorf Intl

Thu 25/6

9:20-4:00

1 stop18h 40m

R14 687

JohannesburgDüsseldorf

JNB - DUS

JNBDUS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/7

18:00-19:15

1 stop25h 15m

Duesseldorf Intl

Tue 28/7

10:30-9:40

2 stops23h 10m

R15 075
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgDüsseldorf

JNB - DUS

JNBDUS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/8

12:40-13:45

1 stop25h 05m

R5 700

JohannesburgDüsseldorf

JNB - DUS

JNBDUS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/8

12:40-13:45

1 stop25h 05m

R5 959

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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 Johannesburg to Essen takes 16 hours 50 minutes. Flights to Essen from other popular cities in South Africa 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 Johannesburg to Essen are Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa and Qatar Airways.

Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R10 250
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R11 137
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From R8 958
British Airways
British Airways
From R11 438

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Essen?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Essen are SWISS, Lufthansa and KLM.

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 30 May 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Qatar Airways,Turkish Airlines, andEtihad 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.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 727 reviews
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Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,5

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,3

Crew

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Mohamed,Jul 2025

BKK - DOH

boarding process was smooth, Crew was excellent. i booked Comfort+ the seat was good but very old and the entertainment screen get stuck and difficult to control again maybe because its old device brought from other old airplanes not belong to Qatar Airways new fleets. Food is not at all matching the hype of Qatarairways, what i had in Emirates or Etihad economy class is way better.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 727 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 727 reviews
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Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,5

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,3

Crew

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Mohamed,Jul 2025

BKK - DOH

boarding process was smooth, Crew was excellent. i booked Comfort+ the seat was good but very old and the entertainment screen get stuck and difficult to control again maybe because its old device brought from other old airplanes not belong to Qatar Airways new fleets. Food is not at all matching the hype of Qatarairways, what i had in Emirates or Etihad economy class is way better.
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 404 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 727 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,5

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,3

Crew

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Mohamed,Jul 2025

BKK - DOH

boarding process was smooth, Crew was excellent. i booked Comfort+ the seat was good but very old and the entertainment screen get stuck and difficult to control again maybe because its old device brought from other old airplanes not belong to Qatar Airways new fleets. Food is not at all matching the hype of Qatarairways, what i had in Emirates or Etihad economy class is way better.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 444 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 727 reviews
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Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,5

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,3

Crew

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Mohamed,Jul 2025

BKK - DOH

boarding process was smooth, Crew was excellent. i booked Comfort+ the seat was good but very old and the entertainment screen get stuck and difficult to control again maybe because its old device brought from other old airplanes not belong to Qatar Airways new fleets. Food is not at all matching the hype of Qatarairways, what i had in Emirates or Etihad economy class is way better.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
8 031 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 727 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,5

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,3

Crew

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Mohamed,Jul 2025

BKK - DOH

boarding process was smooth, Crew was excellent. i booked Comfort+ the seat was good but very old and the entertainment screen get stuck and difficult to control again maybe because its old device brought from other old airplanes not belong to Qatar Airways new fleets. Food is not at all matching the hype of Qatarairways, what i had in Emirates or Etihad economy class is way better.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 012 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 727 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,5

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,3

Crew

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Mohamed,Jul 2025

BKK - DOH

boarding process was smooth, Crew was excellent. i booked Comfort+ the seat was good but very old and the entertainment screen get stuck and difficult to control again maybe because its old device brought from other old airplanes not belong to Qatar Airways new fleets. Food is not at all matching the hype of Qatarairways, what i had in Emirates or Etihad economy class is way better.

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, SWISS 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 R2 991, however they can be found for as little as R2 703.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Essen depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Essen, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (16 hours 30 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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