$2,109 Find Cheap Flights to Essen

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07:30 - 17:40AKL-DUS
44h 10m3 stops
18:20 - 18:00DUS-AKL
36h 40m3 stops
$2,109British Airways
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Wed, 11 Jun - Mon, 20 Oct
07:30 - 09:20AKL-DUS
35h 50m3 stops
16:45 - 14:05DUS-AKL
34h 20m3 stops
$2,148British Airways
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Tue, 17 Jun - Mon, 20 Oct
07:30 - 09:55AKL-DUS
36h 25m3 stops
16:45 - 14:05DUS-AKL
34h 20m3 stops
$2,226British Airways
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Mon, 16 Jun - Mon, 20 Oct
10:00 - 21:20AKL-DUS
45h 20m2 stops
20:15 - 08:25DUS-AKL
50h 10m2 stops
$2,625Turkish Airlines
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Thu, 24 Jul - Mon, 11 Aug
08:50 - 21:20AKL-DUS
46h 30m3 stops
07:20 - 08:25DUS-AKL
39h 05m2 stops
$2,644Turkish Airlines
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Sat, 10 May - Sat, 17 May
13:15 - 13:45AKL-DUS
34h 30m1 stop
15:25 - 02:45DUS-AKL
25h 20m1 stop
$2,907Qatar Airways
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Thu, 24 Jul - Mon, 11 Aug
13:40 - 13:25AKL-DUS
33h 45m2 stops
21:15 - 14:05DUS-AKL
30h 50m2 stops
$3,025Emirates
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Sat, 10 May - Sat, 17 May
20:30 - 13:25AKL-DUS
26h 55m1 stop
15:25 - 10:50DUS-AKL
32h 25m1 stop
$3,046Emirates
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Wed, 11 Jun - Sat, 18 Oct
13:15 - 13:45AKL-DUS
34h 30m1 stop
09:30 - 04:45DUS-AKL
33h 15m2 stops
$3,055Qatar Airways
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Sat, 10 May - Sat, 17 May
21:00 - 08:20AKL-DUS
45h 20m2 stops
08:15 - 16:45DUS-AKL
45h 30m2 stops
$8,489China Eastern
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Sat, 14 Jun - Sat, 18 Oct

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February

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December

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$2,109
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 123% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 0% lower on average.
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FAQs - booking Essen flights

  • How to fly to Essen?

    You cannot fly directly to Essen. KAYAK recommends you fly to Duesseldorf Intl (DUS) (25.91 km from Essen). From there you can rent a car or get a taxi.

  • What airports are near Essen?

    The closest airport is Duesseldorf Intl (DUS) (25.91 km). Another nearby airport is Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN) (65.71 km) KAYAK recommends you fly to Duesseldorf Intl.

  • How far is Duesseldorf Intl Airport from central Düsseldorf?

    You’ll need to travel 6 km to reach the Düsseldorf city centre from Duesseldorf Intl Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Essen?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Essen.

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    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Essen is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Essen?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Essen with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Essen?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Essen up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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  • There is no major airport in Essen. It is instead served by Duesseldorf Intl Airport.
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Top 3 airlines flying to Essen

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from New Zealand to Essen? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
EmiratesOverall score based on 3189 reviews
7.8Food
8.0Comfort
8.3Crew
8.2Entertainment
8.1Boarding
Airline reviews

Boarding for business class passengers can be improved. Also, when debarking the aircraft, Economy passengers are let off first due the way the configuration of the cabin upstairs.

10.0 ExcellentCarsten, Mar 2025DXB - CPH
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Boarding for business class passengers can be improved. Also, when debarking the aircraft, Economy passengers are let off first due the way the configuration of the cabin upstairs.

Ove the A380 planes. Comfortable seats. Served great Indian food and Masala Chai!

Overall was a good experience and this particular flight the crew were great too at least in business class. It’s not always the case with flydubai. Few things would make me think twice in the future on this route. 1. The arrival into T3 might sound good but it is a real pain as it takes almost 30 mins to get to terminal on the bus as the aircraft still park at T2. The bag takes even longer . If they just let us off at T2, I’d be home within 30 mins of walking off the plane. Instead it takes 1.5 hours. 2. Due to the timing, the very tiny lounge in Penang is so crowded because half the lounge is closed for Qatar crew. Hardly anywhere to sit. 3. Flydubai app and site has a long way to go and using it is very unpleasant.

The plane seemed pretty old and the food was not good

Comfort and customer service from most if the crew was great. The crew reassigning passengers should consider the presence of infants when reassigning seats. Unfortunately a couple of oversized passengers were relocated next to us, making this segment a bit uncomfortable, as there was not only extra leg space required. I ended up swapping seats with my husband so our baby wouldn't be impacted. My husband travelled quite uncomfortable as the reassigned neighbour shoulder and arm ended up on my husband's seat

The service on board was excellent, the flight wasn’t overbooked and we departed and arrived on time.

Ticket price is competitive, flight time is punctual, aircraft cabin is clean, food is average. Can improve on serving system of meals on a A380 airbus. I had only 15 min to eat my meal. There are lots of people to serve & took a while for food to make it down to my row.

Poor flight aircraft very old Crew was friendly 1 person though

The service was excellent. We flew coach on this leg of our trip and it was still very pleasant.

The ground staff on Islamabad is horrible. The on board services are excellent.

This trip was the most comfortable one I have ever experienced, the team was excellent and very helpful. I am so glad I picked Qatar Airways.

I was unable to pre purchase sear upgrades or internet. Their online site is not user friendly and poor. I felt singled out in customs. Seats are very small even for a small person.

I recently travelled with Qatar Airways from Doha to Dulles in the QSuite, and the experience was nothing short of exceptional. The QSuite truly feels like a First-Class experience, with its luxurious design, privacy, and comfort. The cabin crew, especially the lady in charge of the cabin, was remarkable—professional, attentive, and genuinely kind. The food was excellent, and the comfort of the seat was absolutely first-class, making the journey smooth and enjoyable. While the in-flight experience was outstanding, I have a few points of feedback. Firstly, the content available in the in-flight entertainment system could be expanded and upgraded to include a more diverse and updated collection. This would elevate the entertainment experience to match the premium standards of the QSuite. Secondly, regarding the Wi-Fi service: while QSuite passengers receive one hour of complimentary Wi-Fi, any additional usage requires a fee of USD 10. Considering the premium pricing of QSuite, it would be more fitting to include unlimited Wi-Fi as part of the experience, further enhancing the luxury offered to passengers. Lastly, I must highlight an issue with luggage handling. Unfortunately, my luggage did not make it through the transit, which was disappointing. While the ground crew assured me that it would be delivered to my home on the same day as it was arriving on the next flight, this promise was not fulfilled, and the delay added unnecessary inconvenience to an otherwise excellent experience. Overall, the QSuite experience was exceptional, but addressing these areas would further solidify Qatar Airways’ position as a leader in luxury air travel.

I purchased Qatar airways after seeing ads about its service. To my surprise Qatar is marketing gimmick and horrible airlines which I don’t recommend to anyone Flight was dirty including flight from Miami to Doha And Doha airport restrooms are dirty On top of this they use this pathetic cheap indigo From Doha to Hyderabad which I will never fly Also they lost one of my baggage in Indigo and still waiting to receive it. I will never travel Qatar and will never recommend

The food is not good and also if you ask crew to bring something they say ok I will bring but you will never get it. Please they should listen good to passengers

No difference between US airline and Qatar. Both cramp as many people. The airline seems to change planes without notice choice is seating when making reservations online doesn’t match the plane a passenger is on. Especially paying extra. Nothing special No different than US carriers.

Check in desk people constrained by fear. Obvious typo on Uganda visa, even though approved, caused loss of flight. Something is definitely wrong with this system.

Noice cancelling headphones would be better since it’s a crowded plane And kids behaviors are unavoidable

Staff was very friendly. There is no on board entertainment, but it’s such a short flight that it doesn’t matter. We also got a meal which was nice and unexpected due to the length of the flight.

For a short flight, Qatar Airways offers very good onboard service.

China eastern was fantastic. I had read so many bad reviews that had made me nervous. However, I found that the flight attendant’s, and customer service check in etc. etc. was excellent. I had no problems. I would fly with them again!

Excellent! I had read some negative reviews but I found out that it was not all was not true! The staff was courteous and helpful. The flight take off and landing was nice & easy. The food was good! I asked for a second and I got it easily and without an attitude! All was wonderful!

Excellent experience however older aeroplanes used by China Eastern Airlines.

The crew were excellent, service amazing, blankets and pillow good, cabin temperature perfect, the flight on time, food was unusual selection however plentiful, price for tickets unbeatable through Kayak. Older aeroplanes used by China Eastern was the only down side.

Delay in off-boarding due to customs at SFO... pilot announcement should have come earlier so passengers don't clog aisles.

Better good than most, if not all European airlines. If you’re stuck in an economy seat anyways, China Eastern is a good choice because of shorter flight time, being able to overfly Russia

The temperature of the plane cabin is too hot. Sweat and uncomfortable. Also my food tray was broken down drinks fall off

Reasonable. What they offer during the flight is not great, but the crew is polite and try to compensate it.

Price is the main attraction. Staff is OK but difficult to communicate with them due to general lack of English. Food is truly abysmal, the main courses (4) were barely edible. The choices for breakfast served at 5:30 am prior to landing at Gatwick airport were Spaghetti Bolognese or seafood fried rice. Choices offered for all 4 mains were either something rice or noodles. Shanghai airport layover is much too long in a very poorly serviced airport. We were unable to use WiFi; private lounges required cash only payment with no ATM or cash exchange open.

I was surprised and appreciate that they actually served a hot meal on such a short, early morning flight. The check in and boarding was hassle free and most of all my Alliance Status / Code Share was recognized and the revelant courtesy was extended; other than some needed attention to detail concerning the cleanliness of the cabin, and some unnecessary aggressive wording their safety briefing, it was an overall pleasant flight, and I would certainly fly with them again.

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