Which airports can I use when flying from Cologne to Dresden?

Flights from Cologne to Dresden usually depart from Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN) and arrive at Dresden Arpt (DRS).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Cologne to Dresden?

Only Economy class is available on flights from Cologne to Dresden.

Which airports do connecting flights from Cologne to Dresden pass through?

Most connecting flights from Cologne to Dresden pass through Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Cologne to Dresden?

On the Cologne to Dresden route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 48%. Saturday is the cheapest day at 234 € return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at 442 € – a 209 € difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

What popular places can I visit in Dresden?

Some of the most popular sights in Dresden are Dresden City Centre, Rudolf Harbig Stadion, and Dresdner Frauenkirche. These are among the most viewed places in Dresden on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Cologne to Dresden?

A direct flight from Cologne to Dresden takes 0h 00m, covering 747 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from Cologne to Dresden?

No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Have flight prices from Cologne to Dresden changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about 242 € to 1.182 €. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Cologne to Dresden looking right now?

One-way fares from Cologne to Dresden are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 192 €, which is 54% below the typical average for this route.

Which car hire options are available at Dresden Arpt Airport (DRS)?

Dresden Arpt Airport (DRS) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around 21 € for economy cars. Top options include: • Europcar • Alamo • Sixt • Enterprise Rent-A-Car • keddy by Europcar

How much should I expect to pay for a Cologne to Dresden flight?

Return flights from Cologne to Dresden range from 266 € to 346 €, with an average of 330 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 266 € counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Cologne to Dresden?

Lufthansa (242 €) offered the cheapest return ticket from Cologne to Dresden in the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Cologne to Dresden?

Flights via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of 357 €. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Cologne to Dresden, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) had the shortest average connection time for Cologne to Dresden stopovers at 249 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Typical prices: 266 €-346 €

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Mon 22.1.Wed 24.1.

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157 €

Typical prices: 231 €-534 €

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Fri, 22. Jan - Sun, 24. Jan

9:20 - 12:55CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-DRS Dresden Arpt

3h 35m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

13:35 - 16:55DRS Dresden Arpt-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

3h 20m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

242 €Lufthansa

Wed, 28. Oct - Thu, 29. Oct

9:20 - 12:55CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-DRS Dresden Arpt

3h 35m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

9:25 - 12:50DRS Dresden Arpt-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

3h 25m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

243 €Lufthansa

Wed, 7. Oct - Wed, 14. Oct

8:30 - 19:15CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-DRS Dresden Arpt

10h 45m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

16:20 - 19:30DRS Dresden Arpt-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

3h 10m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

245 €Lufthansa

Fri, 16. Oct - Sun, 18. Oct

8:30 - 14:30CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-DRS Dresden Arpt

6h 00m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

14:15 - 17:20DRS Dresden Arpt-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

3h 05m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

246 €Lufthansa

Wed, 28. Oct - Thu, 29. Oct

9:20 - 12:55CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-DRS Dresden Arpt

3h 35m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

9:25 - 12:50DRS Dresden Arpt-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

3h 25m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

247 €Lufthansa

Wed, 7. Oct - Wed, 14. Oct

13:05 - 19:15CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-DRS Dresden Arpt

6h 10m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

16:20 - 19:30DRS Dresden Arpt-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

3h 10m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

249 €Lufthansa

Fri, 16. Oct - Sun, 18. Oct

8:30 - 14:30CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-DRS Dresden Arpt

6h 00m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

14:15 - 17:20DRS Dresden Arpt-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

3h 05m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

250 €Lufthansa

Mon, 28. Dec - Thu, 31. Dec

13:10 - 19:45CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-DRS Dresden Arpt

6h 35m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

9:25 - 12:50DRS Dresden Arpt-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

3h 25m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

251 €Lufthansa

Thu, 15. Oct - Sun, 18. Oct

20:10 - 8:55CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-DRS Dresden Arpt

12h 45m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

14:15 - 17:20DRS Dresden Arpt-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

3h 05m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

256 €Lufthansa

Tue, 27. Oct - Wed, 28. Oct

13:35 - 19:45CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-DRS Dresden Arpt

6h 10m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

9:25 - 12:25DRS Dresden Arpt-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

3h 00m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

259 €Lufthansa

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Mon, 14. Sep - Wed, 16. Sep

12:05 - 8:10CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-DRS Dresden Arpt

20h 05m2 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Antalya

18:35 - 8:30DRS Dresden Arpt-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

13h 55m1 stop Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan

307 €Multiple Airlines

Mon, 14. Sep - Wed, 7. Oct

13:20 - 8:10CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-DRS Dresden Arpt

18h 50m2 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Antalya

18:35 - 8:30DRS Dresden Arpt-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

13h 55m1 stop Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan

352 €Multiple Airlines

Mon, 14. Sep - Wed, 7. Oct

8:30 - 19:05CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-DRS Dresden Arpt

10h 35m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

16:20 - 19:30DRS Dresden Arpt-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

3h 10m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

378 €Lufthansa

Tue, 15. Sep - Thu, 17. Sep

1:30 - 10:20CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-DRS Dresden Arpt

8h 50m1 stop Antalya

19:35 - 10:05DRS Dresden Arpt-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

14h 30m1 stop Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan

382 €Multiple Airlines

Mon, 14. Sep - Wed, 7. Oct

13:20 - 8:10CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-DRS Dresden Arpt

18h 50m2 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Antalya

11:05 - 0:35DRS Dresden Arpt-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

13h 30m2 stops Antalya Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

390 €Multiple Airlines

Sun, 13. Sep - Wed, 16. Sep

3:45 - 15:35CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-DRS Dresden Arpt

11h 50m1 stop Antalya

18:35 - 10:25DRS Dresden Arpt-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

15h 50m1 stop Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan

413 €Multiple Airlines

Mon, 14. Sep - Wed, 16. Sep

13:20 - 8:10CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-DRS Dresden Arpt

18h 50m2 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Antalya

11:05 - 23:50DRS Dresden Arpt-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

12h 45m2 stops Antalya Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

424 €Multiple Airlines

Mon, 14. Sep - Wed, 7. Oct

13:20 - 8:10CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-DRS Dresden Arpt

18h 50m2 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Antalya

9:35 - 22:05DRS Dresden Arpt-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

12h 30m3 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Frankfurt am Main Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

427 €Multiple Airlines

Wed, 16. Sep - Thu, 17. Sep

7:20 - 19:30CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-DRS Dresden Arpt

12h 10m2 stops Valencia Duesseldorf Intl

19:35 - 10:05DRS Dresden Arpt-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

14h 30m1 stop Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan

430 €Eurowings

Wed, 16. Sep - Thu, 17. Sep

7:20 - 19:30CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-DRS Dresden Arpt

12h 10m2 stops Valencia Duesseldorf Intl

5:30 - 22:05DRS Dresden Arpt-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

16h 35m2 stops Kos Milan Malpensa

457 €Multiple Airlines

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How much is a return flight from Cologne to Dresden?

Return flights from Cologne to Dresden start at 242 €. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical return fares ranging from 266 € to 346 €. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was 242 € on Lufthansa.

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Which airports can I use when flying from Cologne to Dresden?
Flights from Cologne to Dresden usually depart from Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN) and arrive at Dresden Arpt (DRS).
Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Cologne to Dresden?
Only Economy class is available on flights from Cologne to Dresden.
Which airports do connecting flights from Cologne to Dresden pass through?
Most connecting flights from Cologne to Dresden pass through Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Cologne to Dresden?
On the Cologne to Dresden route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 48%. Saturday is the cheapest day at 234 € return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at 442 € – a 209 € difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
What popular places can I visit in Dresden?
Some of the most popular sights in Dresden are Dresden City Centre, Rudolf Harbig Stadion, and Dresdner Frauenkirche. These are among the most viewed places in Dresden on KAYAK.
How long is a flight from Cologne to Dresden?
A direct flight from Cologne to Dresden takes 0h 00m, covering 747 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from Cologne to Dresden?
No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.
Have flight prices from Cologne to Dresden changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about 242 € to 1.182 €. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Cologne to Dresden looking right now?
One-way fares from Cologne to Dresden are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 192 €, which is 54% below the typical average for this route.
Which car hire options are available at Dresden Arpt Airport (DRS)?
Dresden Arpt Airport (DRS) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around 21 € for economy cars. Top options include:
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Sixt
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• keddy by Europcar
How much should I expect to pay for a Cologne to Dresden flight?
Return flights from Cologne to Dresden range from 266 € to 346 €, with an average of 330 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 266 € counts as a good deal.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Saturday flights average 234 € – about 209 € less than Friday (47% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Dresden Arpt Airport.
- Dormero Hotel Dresden Airport
- Hotel Garden Cottage mit kostenfreien Parkplätzen
- Akademiehotel Dresden

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