DUS (Duesseldorf) window seat guide

At Dusseldorf in Duesseldorf: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Rhine River, Düsseldorf city skyline, Rheinturm (Rhine Tower), Rhine river bends near the Altstadt.

When taking off from Dusseldorf (DUS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing on runway 23L, the aircraft climbs southwest but the initial track puts Düsseldorf's city center and the Rhine off the left side of the plane. You get a good look at the Rhine snaking through the city, the Rheinturm (Rhine Tower), and the downtown skyline before the plane continues its climb-out to the southwest. Notable sights include: Rhine River, Düsseldorf city skyline, Rheinturm (Rhine Tower), Rhine river bends near the Altstadt.

When landing at Dusseldorf (DUS), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the typical approach to 23R, aircraft come in from the northeast over Ratingen before turning onto final, which puts the Rhine River and Düsseldorf's skyline—including the Rheinturm TV tower and Media Harbour—off to the left as the city sits just south of the flight path. Right-side passengers mostly see flat farmland and the Ruhr industrial belt toward Duisburg, less visually interesting. Notable sights include: Rhine River bend, Düsseldorf skyline with Rheinturm TV tower, Media Harbour district, Ratingen suburb.

The best window seat at Dusseldorf (DUS) depends on several factors: the typical runway used for your departure or arrival, the geographic features around Duesseldorf (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting for scenic views.