Travelling from Munich Airport (MUC) to Dresden Airport (DRS): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Munich Airport to Dresden Airport is 55 minutes.
Dresden's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Munich.
Flights from MUC to DRS start at 07:45 — the earliest with Lufthansa. The last departure is at 22:25 with Lufthansa. Overall, you can choose from 18 weekly Munich Airport to Dresden Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your MUC to DRS flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Travelling to Dresden (and then seeing more of Germany!) is a breeze with Lufthansa. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Munich Airport to Dresden Airport.
Lufthansa is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Lufthansa is a leader in on-time performance for MUC to DRS flights, with 85.19% of services landing on schedule.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Munich Airport to Dresden Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between MUC and DRS include:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Palma - Majorca Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Munich Airport (MUC) to Dresden Airport (DRS)
RM573 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Munich Airport to Dresden Airport flight. Return flights start from RM786. These prices may change depending on availability.
Book three months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from MUC to DRS.
August is the cheapest month for flights from Munich Airport to Dresden Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Munich Airport to Dresden Airport.
Handy information about Munich Airport (MUC)
79% of flights that depart Munich Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Munich Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Munich. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near MUC. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Munich Airport to Dresden Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Dresden Airport (DRS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Munich Airport to Dresden Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near DRS instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Dresden Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Sixt and explore beyond Dresden's usual tourist stops.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Dresden Airport around three weeks in advance.
Getting from Dresden Airport (DRS) to central Dresden
Dresden Airport to central Dresden has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Dresden Airport (DRS)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Munich Airport to Dresden Airport. October is the busiest month to head to Dresden. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Munich Airport to Dresden Airport for August if you want to go to Dresden during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MUC to DRS in January. Average temperatures are between -9ºC (16ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF) then.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be discovered once you've seen Dresden. Around 161 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall and Parliament Building.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Germany, consider Hamburg, roughly 370 kilometres north-west of Dresden. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are the start of reasons to visit.