Dusseldorf to Nice Emirates Flights

  About Dusseldorf

Dusseldorf is a beautiful city in Germany that is constantly seen competing with two other cities in the country, Rhine and Cologne. Though these cities are approximately 40 km away from each other, they are well-connected and popular among tourists, too. It is one of the best vacation destinations in Germany, and you must add it to your itinerary if you are planning a trip to Germany. The city is known for housing the longest bar in the world. There are approximately 300 bars, pubs and breweries in Dusseldorf. It is obvious by this that the city has a vibrant nightlife and even if you wake up with a nasty hangover, it would be completely worth it. Dusseldorf also has a popular tourist attraction, Rheinturm, that promises an aerial view of the city, and it is completely worth it. You can book a hotel in Dusseldorf that has a magnificent view of the lush green surroundings. It also boasts one of the most beautiful and glamorous shopping streets in all of Europe. You will also find a blend of Japanese culture in certain parts of the city.

Best Time to Visit Dusseldorf

Dusseldorf sees a lot of tourists during winter for its Christmas markets and Carnival celebrations. December to February is winter, and the temperature ranges from 0 to 32 degree Celsius. While the days are mildly cold, the nights are freezing, and you might want to put on all of your warm clothes before stepping out. The Christmas market is one of the main reasons why people love visiting the city during winter. You will find a lot of stalls in the market that sell wooden trinkets, Christmas decor and mulled wine. The market adds all the charm to your festive spirit and makes you want to step out in your best attire. The Germans celebrate Christmas with such grandeur that they have fewer events planned in January so that they can recover from the Christmas hangover. Make sure you book a hotel in Dusseldorf well in advance. Since this is not a high tourist season, you will find the best and luxurious accommodation at the most affordable prices. The snowfall and the well-lit city promise to make your Christmas holiday far more special.

Spring season is from March to May, and the weather is quite pleasant in the city. The temperature ranges from 10 to 25 degree Celsius, and while it is slightly chilly with occasional snowfalls in March, it gets pleasant over time. You can expect to see the flowers bloom and lush greenery take over the snow-clad city. May sees a spike in tourists since there are a lot of long weekends in the month. The local Japanese community here celebrates Japan Day in May. You will get to see a marvellous firework display over the Rhine. Summer hits Dusseldorf from June to August. It is also an ideal time to visit the city. The scorching heat makes it difficult for you to step out during the day. It is not an ideal time to plan a trip to Dusseldorf. In fact, even travelling by the local trams and buses can get quite troublesome if they do not have the central air conditioning system. But if you do plan a visit to the city, you can attend a lot of movie screenings and outdoor concerts. You can also head over to the pubs and gulp down the best German beer.

September to November is autumn season in Dusseldorf. The weather remains pleasant, and visiting the city in the first half of September is also highly recommended. The first frost of winter usually occurs in November, but sometimes, it might even occur in October. Make sure you attend the Oktobeerfest if you are visiting during this time. You will surely find a lot of offers at pubs and get to go on a beer tasting tour.

Places to Visit in Dusseldorf

Altstadt in Dusseldorf's Old Town is a sight for sore eyes. With stunning views of the Rhine, housing the world's longest bar, churches and museums, the architecture of which will leave you mesmerized. Your trip to Dusseldorf will not be complete without visiting the Rhine River. It is the lifeline of the city. You can either take a stroll alongside the banks of the river, on the promenade or sign up for a cruise on the river. You will also find museums near the river that are worth a visit. The Rheinturm is the highlight of the city. It offers an aerial view of the city from its observation deck that is 240.5-meters high. You can even dine at the revolving restaurant here in Rheinturm. Visiting the local Farmer's Market is yet another popular thing to do. You can spend half a day here, and you will leave with a bag full of fresh produce and snacks, too. Nordpark is one of the most beautiful parks in Dusseldorf. You will find lots of meadows, flowerbeds, ponds, fountains, walkways and old trees here. The Japanese Garden here is quite popular.

Hofgarten is Düsseldorf's oldest public garden, and you will also find River Dussel flowing through the park. You will also come across Schloss Jagerhof here, which is a historic former hunting lodge that is now a museum. It flaunts the work of the famous German poet, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Kaiserpfalz is the ruins of Emperor Friedrich Barbarossa's royal palace. If you are a history buff, you will certainly love this place. Konigsallee is one of the most charming streets in Europe to shop, and you can also go window-shopping if you don't want to spend a lot of money. Apart from all the high-end fashion brands, you will also find luxury restaurants here that you can try. Eko Haus is a small place in the city that is dedicated to the Japanese population in the city. You will love the Buddhist temple and the beautiful Japanese gardens here. Head over to the Neanderthal Museum to look at human fossils and re-learn everything about evolution.

Things to do in Dusseldorf

Dusseldorf might not be one of your top holiday destinations, but the city does not disappoint its tourists. If you think Japan is out of your budget at the moment, you can head to Dusseldorf in May or June to celebrate Japan Day. The Rhine Promenade turns into a part of Japan as the locals pay tribute to the culture with traditional Japanese food, kimono fittings, Manga comics, spectacular fireworks and performances. The Rhine River is one of the major attractions in the city. You can go on a cruise at the river and catch a beautiful sunset while admiring the beautiful city and everything it has to offer. Climb on top of the Rheinturm, which is 240.5 metre-high. It offers a beautiful view of the Dusseldorf skyline and the entire city. Make sure you also dine at the revolving restaurant on top as you enjoy the view. You can also head to Altstadt which houses one of the longest bars, pubs and breweries in the world. It is one of the most happening spots in the city.

Food and Restaurants in Dusseldorf

While Dusseldorf boasts of a variety of cuisines from all over the world, you must also try the traditional dishes here like Halve Hahn, Rheinischer Sauerbraten, Himmel und Erde, Blutwurst and so on. You will also find a lot of Japanese restaurants in the city since a small part of the city is dedicated to Japanese culture. Sansibar is a popular restaurant in the city that serves not only German food but also European, Contemporary and fusion food. The sushi and oysters in the restaurant are also quite popular. If you want to try authentic Japanese cuisine, head over to DOX Restaurant. Bob & Mary and Nagaya are also popular restaurants that serve German and Japanese food. Grab a cup of refreshing coffee at Toykio Coffee and Gallery. The Victorian restaurant is ideal for a delicious German dinner with cocktails of your choice. Uerige is a pub that serves the best craft beers in the city along with delicious food.

How to reach Dusseldorf (Transportation)

Dusseldorf International Airport is the third-largest airport in Germany after Munich and Frankfurt. The flight connectivity to Dusseldorf from India is quite good. Turkish Airlines, KLM, Vistara, Air France are some popular flights to Dusseldorf that take off from India. The flights have a certain layover at Istanbul, Amsterdam, Paris and so on. If you book in advance, you will get cheap flight tickets to Dusseldorf. If you are travelling during the off-season, you might come across great flight deals to Dusseldorf online. The airport in Dusseldorf makes sure it has everything for the convenience of its passengers from lounges and waiting areas to restaurants, cafes and shopping areas. The airport also has an airport shuttle and car rental facilities that you can opt for if you haven't pre-booked your taxi already. The airport is not very far from the tourist attractions in the city.

  About Nice

Located on the coast of Baie des Anges and the capital of the Alpes-Maritimes department on the French Riviera is the alluring city of Nice. The jewel of French Riviera, Nice boasts not just a sparkling shoreline but also historical monuments and artistic architecture.

Best time to visit Nice

For Nice, it is important that you visit the lovely coastal city in a season where the temperatures are balanced, and the hotel rooms are cheap. You need to make sure to capitalise on the hotel room rate that usually happens between March and April. The Mediterranean vibe of the city is prevalent all-round the year. Still, it is from mid-March to April and September to October when the accommodations are also pocket-friendly. The months from May to August see a multitude of crowds who wish to soak in the Mediterranean bliss and hot temperatures. It is also the time when the hotel prices surge to an exorbitant level. You will need to fill your pockets with some heavy euros to make it through summer in Nice. Perks of the season are some of the beautiful festivals that take place including, Nice International Film Festival, Nice Jazz Festival, Crossover Festival and Festival du Livre. It is recommended that you make prior bookings of hotels and flights to Nice if you're rooting for summer. If you're opting for September and October, you don't have to worry much about the excess crowd as well as accommodation prices.

Tourists can visit some of the famous attractions but expect a little crowd. However, it won't be as crowded as how the summers are in Nice. In fact, you will be able to soak in the Mediterranean sun as well as enjoy sightseeing. There are no major festivals that take place during this time of the year, so you'll probably not be able to indulge in the exciting ambience of it. But for solitude and happy vibes, the place remains open. Mid-March to April are also good months to hang out in Nice. The French Riviera bustles with fewer crowds but beautiful weather. The spring season is actually quite pleasant in Nice as the temperature ranges from 14 degree Celsius to 16 degree Celsius. The weather remains calm, but the warm sun adds to the experience. Plus, there is an interesting event that the city hosts, International Dog Show. If you are someone who loves canines, you should definitely check this event out. Plus, during spring, the hotel bookings in Nice continue to remain low-priced, giving way to a comfortable stay, maybe even facing the sea.

Places to visit in Nice

Place Masséna is the first place you can start. It is the city's main square and has a bunch of interesting things to do around the vicinity. The next could be a visit to the Promenade des Anglais (English Walk). The pebbly shore with a beachfront is a sight for the sore eyes. Castle Hill (Colline du Chateau) with its scenic location is highly recommended. You shouldn't miss Nice Beaches because they are eccentric and too gorgeous. If you are an art patron, then you should pay a visit to the Musée d'Art Moderne et d'Art Contemporain, popularly known as Museum of Modern & Contemporary Art. To make things a little religious, you can also check out St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral. Garden of the Cimiez Monastery is another lovely locale that would marvel you. It is basically an orchard and vegetable garden that was used by monks in the old times. To make your experience more luxe, you can visit Palais Lascaris, which once belonged to the first noble families of the city.

Things to do in Nice

French Riviera is known for its vineyards. A trip to the vineyard and learning more about how wine is made would be quite the experience. You will not regret this, especially since the wine produced in Nice is recognised worldwide for creating the best wines. You can also take up a stroll down the Old Town to savour all the lovely architecture and quaint streets. There are some cafes and restaurants nestled in the nook and corner of Vieille Ville that will marvel you. A hike up to the Parc du Mont Boron is also something that you can undertake. The 7 miles long hiking trails is blessed with some scenic beauty that eventually overlooks Nice. The panoramic views would certainly leave an impact on you. The best way to go through the city would be by renting a cycle. There are some cycle tours that takes place in Nice, which you can probably join.

Food and Restaurants in Nice

The cuisine of Nice slightly tweaks the traditional French cuisine and adds a bit of Mediterranean flavour to it. Hence, while you will find fresh cheese, vegetables and meat, they'll come with a refreshing twist of flavours inspired by the Mediterranean lifestyle. The Niçoise cuisine has seafood as their staple food. It is not surprising considering how the city is located on the coast, making fish and seafood easy to acquire. Expect tuna and anchovies tossed with fresh baby tomatoes, green leafy vegetables and green beans with a light olive oil dressing to complete the traditional Niçois salad. This is a famous local dish that you will get to taste and you must. There are Italian-inspired pissaladieres too which include anchovies and caramelised onions as the topping to small-sized pizzas. To make the most of the Niçoise cuisine, you should visit Vieux-Nice (Old Town) as well as Port District. These two places have a slew of restaurants and food establishments that glorify the Niçoise cuisine. One of the popular places to visit would be the Restaurant Le Frog. The place specialises in French and classic Mediterranean meals.

You should know that the French cuisine has a snail appetiser, prominently known as escargot. While you do have the option to try it out here at Nice, it can be clubbed with a lovely entree and drinks. For a less-expensive but wholesome food experience in Nice, you can visit some of the food establishments close to Cathédrale Sainte-Réparate in Vieux-Nice. Les Gaiçons is a famous establishment known for its gourmet French food. Many more restaurants are also available close to the Promenade des Anglais (Walk of the English). Places such as La Route Du Miam, Les Amourex, Cumin et Cannelle, Eden Garden, Polly and Cie, to name a few. These places will certainly upscale your French rendezvous with lip-smacking food. Expecting international or rather global cuisine in Nice is being very hopeful. The city celebrates French and Niçois cuisine and doesn't entertain any other global kitchen. In fact, at the most, you can find African and contemporary cuisine, but that is the extent.

How to reach Nice

Flight connectivity to Nice from India is immaculate. There are a plethora of flight options that take off from India to Nice. Although there are no direct flights to Nice from India, the flight connectivity to Nice is so good that travellers can reach without having to compromise on the duration and layovers. The international route to Nice, which goes from major European and Middle Eastern countries have connecting flights at a convenient time-frame. Airlines such as Aeroflot, Alitalia, Emirates, KLM Royal Dutch, Air France, Emirates, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Swiss, Lufthansa, to name a few, have regular flights to Nice. Both Mumbai and Delhi have excellent flight connectivity to Nice with a plethora of airlines servicing from the cities. The best thing about Nice is how the flight duration from the two major cities is also quite agreeable. Originally, it takes close to 10 hours to reach Nice from India. However, with the provision of some of the airlines and flights from Mumbai and Delhi, the duration to reach Nice is met with. There are layovers in international cities such as Dubai, Paris, Amsterdam, Munich, Moscow, Rome, London, to name a few.

Flight tickets to Nice from Mumbai and Delhi are quite cheap and affordable. You will actually be able to round off your trip in as less as INR 50,000. As long as you make prior flight bookings to Nice, you will be eligible for cheap travel. It doesn't limit flights with long durations and layovers. You can reach Nice within 12 hours tops from Mumbai and Delhi on a cheap flight ticket. Travelling to Nice from India is very convenient. You might even be able to snag some flight deals to Nice online. Make sure that you book your accommodations in Nice well in advance. Flights to Nice might be cheap, but the accommodation is equally steep. A little snooping on the internet could get you some lovely deals for flights and accommodation too. If you are collecting miles for travel, this could be the right time to earn more or splurge the ones you have been saving. Nice is worth all the miles earned as one of the poshest cities not just in France but worldwide too. While you're travelling to the city, some airlines or layovers might require a transit Schengen visa. You can get the same at the embassy or online.

  About Emirates Airlines

Emirates, based in Garhoud, Dubai, is a state-owned carrier airline of United Arab Emirates. It is a subsidiary of the Emirates Group, wholly owned by the Investment Corporation of Dubai. Emirates is undoubtedly the largest airline in the Middle East which has operations of more than 3,600 flights in a week from Terminal 3 of Dubai International Airport, the hub of the airlines. It connects to over 150 international cities spread across 80 countries and has flights to six continents. With a fleet carrying about 300 aircraft along with cargo activities that fall under Emirates SkyCargo, it easily becomes one of the biggest and important airlines in the world.

The airline came into existence in 1985 after Gulf Air decreased the flight services to Dubai. Emirates was originally backed by Dubai's royal family as well as two flight services from Pakistan International Airlines on wet-lease. The start-up capital of the airlines was $10 million and operated independently from the government. Further on this, Pakistan International Airlines also enabled training services to help Emirates' cabin crew. The following years saw some tremendous expansion and put Emirates on the map of the top airlines in the world. This has been possible thanks to the leadership of their current chairman, Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum. The airlines have managed to expand their fleet size as well as the number of destinations.

Dubai International Airport even constructed a new terminal building dedicated to Emirates in 2008. All operations concerning the airport have since been moved to Terminal 3 of the airport. Emirates currently operates a mixed fleet which includes Boeing wide-body aircraft along with Airbus among them. It has been recorded that Emirates is the largest operator of Airbus A380, as of 2019, with about 115 aircraft service. The airlines plan to add eight more to its fleet. Ever since the introduction of Airbus A380, it has become an indispensable part of the Emirates fleet. It is perfect for long-haul international routes. Along with Airbus A380, Emirates is also known to be the largest operator of Boeing 777 in the world with 144 aircraft functioning from under the airlines.

Fleet size of Emirates

The fleet size of Emirates currently stands at 259 aircraft. The airline is the only one in the world to operate the largest fleet of massive aircraft, Boeing 777 and Airbus A380. The two aircraft are known for their gigantic sizes. Along with the two major aircraft, Emirates also accommodates A319, which flies as an executive jet. Since 1995, the airlines have not accommodated single-aisle aircraft as part of its mainline fleet.

Back in February 2019, Emirates signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus to add 40 A330-900s and 30 A350-900s to their fleet. Simultaneously, they also plan to reduce the total number of Airbus A380 aircraft to 123. Post this, Airbus plans to cease production for A380. However, the same year, the airlines announced to order 50 instead of 30 A350-900s for a sum of USD16 billion. In the same year, Emirates also ordered 30 787-9s which values at USD8.8 billion. Deliveries of the same will commence in 2023 as the fleet further plans to reduce the order of 777Xs from a total of 150 to 126.

The livery on all Emirates flights features the flag of United Arab Emirates painted on the vertical stabilizer along with a white fuselage and the word Emirates etched in golden. The same design was introduced in 1999 and was first featured on the Boeing 777-300 as well as on all the Airbus A330 aircraft. The complete repainting of the fleet to the said design happened in 2005. An Arabic version of Emirates is also painted on the livery but has been etched in a smaller size.

Inflight services

First-class cabin services - In the first-class cabin, it has been segregated into two types of seating, one that is fully enclosed suite with a floor door extended to the ceiling and the second, also with doors but not the kind that extends up to the ceiling. The suite ensures complete privacy with in-flight services such as a coat rack, mini-bar and ample storage space. An ICE entertainment system has also been installed with a 23-inch wide LCD screen. The seat can be converted into a fully flat bed too. Interestingly, Emirates' in-flight services for first-class and business-class cabins also include lounge areas with a bar, shower-equipped lavatories and a spa. A 13-inch tablet to communicate with the cabin crew or call for room service is also available to upscale the first-class scenes for travellers.

Business-class cabin services - Emirates' in-flight services for business class cabins include a 2-meter long recliner that stretches up to 79 inches lie-flat bed. Some of the amenities present in the cabin include partitions for privacy, a winged headrest that has a six-way movement, individual reading lights, in-seat power supply, RCA socket to connect laptops and ICE entertainment system, to name a few. Business-class cabins of Airbus A380-800 aircraft accommodates flat-beds and personal mini-bars. However, due to the awkward layout of the cabin, some of the beds stretch only up to 70 inches instead of 79. Business-class travellers are also given access to the on-board bar which is located at the rear of the aircraft.

Premium economy class services - While no other aircraft of Emirates' fleet accommodates a Premium Economy Class, the same is available in their first Boeing 777X. The seats have been curated to fit the design of what can be found in Airbus A380s and Boeing 777-300ERs. These will be introduced in the aircraft that is slated to release in 2020-21. Details of the same are yet to be revealed by the airlines.

Economy class services - Emirates' economy class is not blessed with all the world-class features that their other cabins do, but it still has enough to keep the passengers comfortable. The seats offered on Airbus and Boeing 777 aircraft is approximately 34 inches. It has ten seats lined up in a row with adjustable headrests and an ICE entertainment system that offers 3000 channels. Not to mention how the seat also comes with a laptop power outlet in some of the newer aircraft. An additional recline is also available in A380 aircraft.

In-flight entertainment and dining services - Emirates prides itself on being the first airlines in the world to propose a personal entertainment system on commercial aircraft. The same was introduced in 1992, right after Virgin Atlantic brought forth similar ideation along with an entertainment system. Emirates' in-flight services include personal entertainment system which is of two types, ICE and ICE Digital Widescreen. Larger high definition screens have been installed in all classes of Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 fleet. ICE is information, communication and entertainment and an in-flight service offered by Emirates. ICE also provides communication services which include sending and receiving emails for USD1 per message.

There are provisions to access mobile broadband services in flight as well. The same was introduced in 2008 and had been functioning well since. The airlines also offer scrumptious meals during the flight. Catering for the same is done by Emirates Flight Catering service, which operates one of the largest facility for airline catering in the world. Emirates strictly follows a halal dietary guideline and all meals are prepared accordingly. Much recently, Emirates also signed a million-dollar venture with Oakland-based Crop One Holding. The deal is to build and maintain the largest hydroponic growing facility that would provide yields to Emirates' fleet.

Baggage allowance

As long as you are able to meet the weight criteria, you can carry as many baggage on Emirates flights as possible. Depending on the class ticket that the traveller has purchased, the flight does have weight allowance segregated. As per the economy class' rules, the baggage on Emirates should not weigh beyond 32 kg. The weight concept applies to all international routes chosen by Emirates. As for first-class and business-class, the weight is 50 kg and 40 kg respectively. Emirates does not have baggage allowance with respect to numbers but requests passengers to adhere to the weight.

Popular routes and top cities for Emirates

Emirates has impeccable connectivity with respect to flights within the Middle East. Some of the domestic routes chosen by Emirates include countries such as Bahrain, Iran, Jordan, Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

Melbourne, Dhaka, Cambodia, Beijing, Hong Kong, Delhi, Mumbai, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo-Haneda, Singapore, Seoul, Male, Karachi, Christchurch, Auckland, Seychelles, Colombo, Hanoi and Bangkok in Asia, are some of the top cities that the airlines have flight operations in.

In terms of global reach, Emirates flies to international routes such as Addis Ababa, Cairo, Lagos, Cape Town, London, Istanbul, Zurich, Moscow, Lisbon, Madrid, Amsterdam, Athens, Rome, Dublin, Frankfurt, Paris, Copenhagen, New York City, Chicago, Toronto, Vancouver, Mexico City to name a few.

Why travel by Emirates?

On a global scale, Emirates is the fourth-largest airline in the world in terms of passenger-kilometres flown and the second with respect to freight tonne-kilometres flown. The airlines have over the years built a name for itself to be the best with respect to comfort and connectivity. You can book Emirates flights online on all travel websites as well as the official site. Plus, you can find Emirates' flight schedules and check flight status on the website as well.