Security control

On the way to the gate, every passenger has to pass the security check. Here it is checked whether you are carrying dangerous or prohibited items or prohibited liquids. The Federal Police is responsible for the security checks at Düsseldorf Airport, which rely on the support of a private security service provider to carry them out.
Waiting times

 

How long do I have to wait?

All waiting times beyond 40 minutes are published with >40. The waiting time can be significantly longer. Please consider this when planning your trip.

When are long waiting times to be expected?
The waiting times at the security checkpoints depend on the time of day, the number of passengers and the staffing of the control lanes. Experience has shown that longer waiting times can be expected on the following days:

  • During holidays in North Rhine Westphalia and the Netherlands
  • On so-called long weekends and before public holidays

Opening hours

For early flights, check-in opens at 4:00 a.m. The opening of the security checkpoints is coordinated with the check-in times. Please note the opening hours of the checkpoints - especially if you are only traveling with hand luggage or have already checked in the evening before. The piers are connected in the security area – you can reach every gate through any security check.

During the winter season, all checkpoints open at 4:00 am. 

You can support the processes

Reduce your hand luggage

Please keep your hand luggage to a minimum and pay attention to the hand luggage regulations. 

Have you already checked in?

Then you should proceed to the security control immediately.

Service staff

If necessary, service staff will help to speed up the process, e.g. by directing you to another control point. Display boards at the checkpoints provide information about the expected waiting time.

The piers are connected

There is a security checkpoint at every pier (A, B, C). You can reach your departure gate via any of these entrances. The gates are connected in the security area by walkways.

Litter bottles and cans

  • Please throw beverage bottles and cans into the boxes provided.
  • Only empty ore closed  containers, please.

Small items

Empty your pockets and stow small things in your jacket or hand luggage.

Exception: One lighter can be kept in your pocket.

Take off your jacket

Have you stowed all the little things in the jacket or in your hand luggage? Please take off your jacket before the security check.

Prepare for seperate control

Keep in mind: The bag of liquids and larger electronic devices have to be checked separately. 

Some items are checked seperately

Please place your hand luggage, your jacket, the bag with liquids and your electronic devices separately into the baggage box.

Priority Lanes

A Priority Lane is provided at each pier. Status passengers and families with small children or people in need of assistance can use these lanes to reach the security checkpoint quickly. Depending on the staffing at the control lanes, the Federal Police has the right to close the priority lanes temporarily so that all available checkpoints may be used for the common security control. We ask for your understanding.

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