Düsseldorf Airport expects 1.3 million passengers for 2026 autumn holidays

As the 2026 autumn holidays approach in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), Düsseldorf Airport expects approximately 1.3 million passengers between October 16 and November 1, 2026. The airport anticipates a daily average of 75,000 travelers, with October 18 potentially being the busiest day of the year. Popular destinations include Palma de Mallorca and Antalya, alongside various routes to Egypt, Turkey, and the Canary Islands.

In NRW, school holidays are scheduled from October 17 to October 31, 2026. Families planning trips to the Netherlands should prepare for variable autumn weather, with temperatures typically ranging from 11 to 15 degrees Celsius and potential wind and showers.

Local activities for children and youth are being organized across the region. In Nordkirchen, the JuNo youth center offers various programs, including cooking groups and creative workshops. In the Ruhrgebiet, families can access diverse excursions such as forest discovery days at the Gasometer Oberhausen, ice age workshops at the Ruhr Museum, and Halloween events at Movie Park.