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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Dresden to Zurich:

• Earliest: departs at 9:35 and lands at 10:55
• Latest: departs at 19:55 and lands at 21:15.

The flight takes about 1h 20m.

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

A direct flight from Dresden to Zurich takes 1h 20m, covering 895 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Dresden to Zurich range from 188 € to 282 €, with an average of 212 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 188 € counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 41% above the 212 € route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average 200 € return, compared with 380 € via a stopover through Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

SWISS is the only airline operating Dresden to Zurich flights. 80% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 25 €–89 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A220-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by SWISS. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 190 E2 variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about 142 € to 1.065 €. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Dresden and Zurich is around 142 € return, with a flight time of about 1h 20m. Recent return bus fares are around 79 € return, with a trip time of about 12h. Compared with flying, recent bus fares are roughly 45% lower. However, the bus takes about 10+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from Dresden to Zurich are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 142 €, which is 47% below the typical average for this route.

Zurich Airport (ZRH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around 15 € for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Budget
• GREEN MOTION

Flights from Dresden to Zurich usually depart from Dresden Arpt (DRS) and arrive at Zurich (ZRH).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Dresden to Zurich route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 33m.

Connecting flights from Dresden to Zurich most commonly pass through:

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 75% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 25% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 35% on flights from Dresden to Zurich. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at 206 € return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at 313 €, a difference of 107 €.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only SWISS operates flights between Dresden and Zurich.

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 26m, compared to 3h 37m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

Some of the most popular sights in Zurich are Opernhaus Zürich, Stadion Letzigrund, and Halle 622. These are among the most viewed places in Zurich on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Dresden to Zurich flights:

• SWISS: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• SWISS: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.