Tips and Links for your trip

Have a good trip!

At the airport, together with our partners we do everything we can to ensure that you can start your holiday in a good mood. Here you find some travel tips and helpful links. 

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Check list for your trip

Have travel documents ready

Check all your travel documents right in time! Are they complete and up-to-date? Have them ready to hand on the day of travel. 

Plan your trip to the airport

Book a parking space at the airport in advance, reserve a rental car or inquire about the train connection.

Follow the baggage rules

When packing, please remember the rules for hand luggage and checked baggage.

Book a time slot for the security check

Reserve a time slot for the secutity control from 72 hours before departure via DUSgateway.

Check in online

Check in online and – if possible – use the late night check-in on the evening before your flight.

Plan enough time for the passenger processes

The airlines usually open the check-in three hours before departure at the earliest. However, it is not helpful if you arrive too early because it can lead to even longer waiting times and delays.

Do you have questions?

Which baggage rules are important?

  • Hand luggage: We recommend to reduce the hand luggage to a minimum. And please remember he rules for hand luggage and checked baggage. 
  • Checked baggage: Please make sure that you do not pack any dangerous goods and do not exceed prescribed limits, such as a maximum of 15 portable electronic devices. Good to know: checked luggage will also be x-rayed. Prohibited items will be removed and disposed of.
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How can I keep an eye on the status of my flight?

  • Most airlines inform their customers via app, email or direct message about the current status of their flight.
  • On our website and in the DUS app you can also quickly and easily check current flight times or conveniently mark a flight.
  • Note the arline's recommendations or the information of your tour operator.
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When can I check in?

  • Check-in usually begins three hours before departure at the earliest.
  • Please get in touch with your airline at what time the check-in for your flight will be opened. 
  • For early flights up to 7:00 a.m., Eurowings and Condor open check-in on Saturdays and Sundays at 3:00 a.m. until 15.10.2023. The opening hours of the security checkpoints will be coordinated with the check-in times on these days.
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When does the security check open?

  • The opening hours of the checkpoints are coordinated with the check-in times.
  • Pay attention to the wating times, the announcements and instructions from our service staff.
  • Reserve your personal DUSgateway time slot for the security check free of charge.
  • Important for frequent flyers: You will find the priority lane for all flights permanently at the control point "Gates B".
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How can I support the processes at the security control!

  • The bag with liquids and cosmetics as well as electronic devices must be checked separately.
  • Empty or dispose of beverage bottles beforehand.
  • Empty your pockets and put small items (keys, wallet, etc.) in your jacket or hand luggage. One lighter can be kept in your pocket.
  • Take off your jacket before the check.
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