Traveling to and from Dusseldorf Airport
On this page, you will find the information you need to easily make your way through Dusseldorf Airport to your destination.
Guide to Germany’s Dusseldorf Airport
Arrival and departure terminal maps and other information for navigating Dusseldorf Airport.
Arrival Terminal
Immigration
Please present your passport. See Special Guidance on this page for details if traveling to and/or between Schengen countries.
Minors Traveling Alone
A letter of consent is required for travelers under the age of 18 entering/departing from Germany without their parents. Get more details here (Minors Traveling Alone from Germany).
Departure Terminal
Check-In
- Since the boarding gate check-in counters might be subject to change; please check at the airport to the day of departure.
- See ANA International Airport Check-In Counter Opening Times.
Fast Track Security Screening
Some travelers for eligible for Fast Track Security Screening. Travelers should look for the Priority Lane signs.
Eligible Travelers
- Business Class
- Diamond Service Members
- Platinum Service Members
- Super Flyers Members
- Star Alliance Gold Members
VAT refunds
A value-added tax (VAT) is applied to items purchased in Austria or other EU countries, but visitors may apply for the refund of the tax. VAT refunds may not be provided by some shops, please check the shop for tax free handling. When purchasing items, have the shop process a Tax Refund Check. At the time of departure, show your purchase, your passport, boarding pass and Tax Refund Check to the Customs official at departure and have the check stamped.
Transit
Connecting from ANA to Other Airlines
Follow the display of "CONNECTION FLIGHT A, B, C" and go through Security Check.
If connecting to Schengen countries:
- Go through Security Check and Immigration and proceed to boarding gate for the connecting flight.
If connecting to non-Schengen countries:
- Go through Security Check and proceed to boarding gate for the connecting flight.
Note: The Security Check and Immigration Office specific to the passengers of connecting flight may not be available due to the situation of Airport Authority. If this is the case, go through the entry procedure once and proceed to boarding gate for connecting flight from departure lobby. There is no Lufthansa lounge in Concourse B—see lounge details here.
Connecting from Other Airlines to ANA
Instructions for Dusseldorf Airport
Traveling Between Schengen Countries
The establishment of the EU and the Schengen Agreement has simplified entry and departure procedures within Europe. Once a Japanese national has arrived at one of the Schengen countries, travel within that country is treated as “internal domestic” travel. The following entry and departure procedures apply to passengers traveling from one Schengen country to another Schengen country.
- Entry:
- Taken only in the first country of arrival.
- Customs inspection for carry-on baggage is made at the first country of arrival and at the final destination for checked-in baggage.
- Departure:
- Taken only in the last Schengen country to be departed from.
- The Customs inspection is made at the destination country.
Note: Entry/departure procedures may take an extended amount of time if the passenger does not possess a letter of consent. This letter does not guarantee permission to enter and/or depart from the country, since this is at the discretion of Immigration officer.
Visa
Passengers who plan to obtain their visa after their arrival in a Schengen country other than Germany will need a Schengen visa when going through Immigration in Germany. Passengers to whom this condition applies should inquire with their nearest German embassy or consulate.