Travelling from Paris to Dresden Airport (DRS): What you need to know
Dresden's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Paris. Dresden Airport is located in Dresden.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Paris to DRS. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Airports in Paris
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Paris to DRS that include a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between CDG and DRS include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Dusseldorf Airport (DUS)
CDG is about 26 kilometres from central Paris. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Paris to Dresden Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Of the departures from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, 61% land on time at their destination.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Make the most of your trip with a stopover on your flight from Paris to Dresden Airport. Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) is one of the options between Paris Orly Airport and DRS.
With public transport, you can travel from central Paris to ORY in around 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 14 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 25 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Paris Orly Airport the day before your Paris to DRS flight:
76% of all departures from Paris Orly Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
The street address for ORY is 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
You can reserve a plane ticket from Paris to Dresden Airport (DRS) leaving from Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) with a stopover. Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) is a busy connecting point.
BVA is roughly 88 kilometres from central Paris. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Make catching an early Paris to Dresden Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels near Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport and head to your check-in counter with plenty of time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights touch down within the expected time frame. At BVA, that figure is 66%.
The street address of Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport is Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About Dresden Airport (DRS)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Paris to Dresden Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near DRS:
Travel at your own speed with a Dresden Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Sixt and experience more of Dresden and beyond.
Booking your ride around three weeks in advance of your Paris to Dresden Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Dresden Airport (DRS) to central Dresden
The centre of Dresden is roughly 10 kilometres from Dresden Airport. Journey times by car hire or taxi will vary depending on time of day and traffic conditions, so do some research ahead of your trip.
It'll take around 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Dresden Airport (DRS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Paris to Dresden Airport is RM623. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM1,405. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Paris to DRS if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Paris to Dresden Airport (DRS)
January is the quietest month for flights from Paris to Dresden Airport (DRS), while September is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Dresden based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Paris to DRS plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Dresden to range from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Paris to Dresden Airport in January when temperatures are between -9ºC (16ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF).
More about Dresden
Once you've booked your flight from Paris to Dresden Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Dresden:
You'll find plenty of terrific things to do in Dresden when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Make your way to Dresden Christmas Market followed by Zwinger and Dresden Elbe Valley.
Explore more of Germany
Dresden has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Germany just waiting to be discovered. About 153 kilometres north of Dresden, a trip to Berlin will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall and Parliament Building.
Around 97 kilometres west of Dresden, Leipzig is another favourite stop in Germany. Start your sightseeing at Oper Leipzig, Leipzig Museum of Fine Arts and Stadt Leipzig.
