Dresden Airport

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General information

Dresden Airport is a small airport near the capital of the German state of Saxony. Its location close to the Czech and Polish border makes Dresden Airport also popular among people from the Czech Republic and Poland. Eurowings and Sundair offer the most connections to and from Dresden.

Where is Dresden Airport situated?

Dresden Airport is situated north of the city in the district of Klotzsche. You can reach the airport in a couple of minutes via exit ‘Dresden-Flughafen’ of the A4 motorway.

How many terminals does Dresden Airport have?

The airport has a modern terminal consisting of four floors. The Arrivals hall is on the ground floor, the Departures hall on the first floor, the conference center on the second floor and the observation desk (aussichtsplattform) on the third floor. Below the terminal you can find the railway station of Dresden Airport.

Transportation options and travel costs to/from the centre of Dresden

Fastest - Taxi
30 EUR / 20 min
Cheapest - Public transport
3.00 EUR per person / 20+ min

S-Bahn

Door to Door - Taxi
30 EUR / 20 min
Flexibility - Car rental
from € 28 per day

A good alternative for flying to or from Dresden Airport are the following airports, sorted by distance from the airport. You can also take a look at the complete list of airports in Germany.

Airport
Distance
Leipzig Halle Airport 112km
Prague Airport (Czech Republic) 120km
Prague Airport (Tschechien) 120km
Berlin Brandenburg Airport 138km

Which airlines fly from and to Dresden Airport?

The main airlines at the airport are:
  • Eurowings brand logo
    Eurowings
  • Lufthansa brand logo
    Lufthansa
  • Swiss brand logo
    Swiss
  • Ryanair brand logo
    Ryanair
  • SunExpress brand logo
    SunExpress
Here you can find the complete list of airlines at Dresden Airport.

Activities

Activity

Dresden: River Sightseeing Boat Cruise

Discover Dresden on a charming paddle steamer or a modern boat cruise along the Elbe River. Get to know Dresden from the waterside in 1.5 hours.
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Dresden: Guided Beer Tour of the Historic Old City

Discover Dresden's old city and enjoy a brewer's feast and a beer tasting. See the Hofkirche, the famous Semper Opera House, and the Frauenkirche and try some typical Dresden delicacies.
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Bad Schandau: Saxon Switzerland Boat Trip

Take a boat trip along the Elbe River through Saxon Switzerland, starting in Dresden or Bad Schandau. See Pillnitz Castle, bizarre sandstone formations, and romantic villages along the riverbanks.
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