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

Flights from Lyon to Dresden usually depart from Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS) and arrive at Dresden Arpt (DRS).

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

Connecting flights from Lyon to Dresden most commonly pass through: • Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 93% of one-stop connections • Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 7% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 73% on flights from Lyon to Dresden. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at 296 € return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at 1.087 €, a difference of 790 €. 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 Rudolf Harbig Stadion, Dresdner Frauenkirche, and Augustusbrücke. These are among the most viewed places in Dresden on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Lyon to Dresden?

There are currently no direct flights available from Lyon to Dresden. Flights with 1 stopover take between 3h 53m and 6h 19m in total, depending on the connection.

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

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.

Have flight prices from Lyon 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 1.059 €. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Lyon to Dresden are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 192 €, which is 16% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Lyon to Dresden?

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 53m, compared to 6h 19m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

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

Dresden Arpt Airport (DRS) hosts 5 major car rental 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 Lyon to Dresden flight?

Return flights from Lyon to Dresden range from 307 € to 446 €, with an average of 393 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 307 € counts as a good deal.

How much is a return flight from Lyon to Dresden?

Return flights from Lyon to Dresden typically range from 307 € to 446 €. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was 242 € on Lufthansa.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Lyon to Dresden?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Lyon to Dresden. It's 25% cheaper than the average day, while Tuesday is the most expensive, with prices 176% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Lyon to Dresden?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Lyon to Dresden at 253 € return. •August (1.252 €) and October (479 €) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 395% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Lyon to Dresden?

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

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Lyon to Dresden?

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) is the most popular stopover for the Lyon to Dresden route. 93% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop return journeys over the past 3 months connected via FRA.

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

Flights via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of 352 €. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) had the shortest average connection time for Lyon to Dresden stopovers at 2h 38m over the past 3 months.

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Fri, 11. Dec - Sun, 13. Dec

9:15 - 19:45LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-DRS Dresden Arpt

10h 30m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

13:35 - 19:10DRS Dresden Arpt-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

5h 35m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

242 €Lufthansa

2 days ago

Fri, 11. Dec - Sun, 13. Dec

9:15 - 12:55LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-DRS Dresden Arpt

3h 40m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

13:35 - 19:10DRS Dresden Arpt-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

5h 35m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

243 €Lufthansa

2 days ago

Thu, 10. Dec - Thu, 17. Dec

9:15 - 19:45LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-DRS Dresden Arpt

10h 30m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

6:10 - 14:15DRS Dresden Arpt-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

8h 05m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

253 €Lufthansa

1 day ago

Fri, 25. Dec - Thu, 31. Dec

18:40 - 8:50LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-DRS Dresden Arpt

14h 10m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

6:10 - 10:05DRS Dresden Arpt-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

3h 55m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

271 €Lufthansa

1 day ago

Fri, 11. Dec - Sun, 13. Dec

14:50 - 19:45LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-DRS Dresden Arpt

4h 55m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Munich Franz Josef Strauss

13:35 - 19:10DRS Dresden Arpt-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

5h 35m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

274 €Lufthansa

2 days ago

Fri, 11. Dec - Sun, 13. Dec

9:20 - 19:45LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-DRS Dresden Arpt

10h 25m2 stops Warsaw Frederic Chopin Munich Franz Josef Strauss

13:35 - 8:30DRS Dresden Arpt-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

18h 55m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Warsaw Frederic Chopin

280 €Multiple Airlines

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Thu, 10. Dec - Thu, 17. Dec

9:15 - 19:45LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-DRS Dresden Arpt

10h 30m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

9:25 - 14:15DRS Dresden Arpt-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

4h 50m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Frankfurt am Main

282 €Lufthansa

1 day ago

Fri, 13. Nov - Sun, 15. Nov

9:15 - 19:45LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-DRS Dresden Arpt

10h 30m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

19:05 - 23:00DRS Dresden Arpt-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

3h 55m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

292 €Lufthansa

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Fri, 25. Dec - Thu, 31. Dec

14:50 - 19:45LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-DRS Dresden Arpt

4h 55m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Munich Franz Josef Strauss

6:10 - 10:05DRS Dresden Arpt-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

3h 55m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

296 €Lufthansa

1 day ago

Mon, 9. Nov - Fri, 13. Nov

10:40 - 22:10LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-DRS Dresden Arpt

11h 30m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

11:00 - 23:00DRS Dresden Arpt-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

12h 00m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

305 €Lufthansa

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How much is a return flight from Lyon to Dresden? This analysis is based on the cheapest return price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Lyon to Dresden departing in December.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Lyon to Dresden?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Lyon to Dresden. It's 25% cheaper than the average day, while Tuesday is the most expensive, with prices 176% higher.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Lyon to Dresden? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for return flights from Lyon to Dresden, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •January is the cheapest month to fly from Lyon to Dresden at 253 € return.
•August (1.252 €) and October (479 €) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 395% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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How long is a flight from Lyon to Dresden?
There are currently no direct flights available from Lyon to Dresden. Flights with 1 stopover take between 3h 53m and 6h 19m in total, depending on the connection.
Do I need a passport to fly from Lyon to Dresden?
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.
How much should I expect to pay for a Lyon to Dresden flight?
Return flights from Lyon to Dresden range from 307 € to 446 €, with an average of 393 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 307 € counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Lyon 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 1.059 €. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Lyon to Dresden looking right now?
One-way fares from Lyon to Dresden are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 192 €, which is 16% 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 rental companies, with daily rates starting from around 21 € for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Alamo
• Sixt
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• keddy by Europcar
Which airports can I use when flying from Lyon to Dresden?
Flights from Lyon to Dresden usually depart from Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS) and arrive at Dresden Arpt (DRS).
Which airports do connecting flights from Lyon to Dresden pass through?
Connecting flights from Lyon to Dresden most commonly pass through:

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 93% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 7% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Lyon to Dresden?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 73% on flights from Lyon to Dresden. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at 296 € return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at 1.087 €, a difference of 790 €.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Lyon to Dresden?
Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 53m, compared to 6h 19m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).
What popular places can I visit in Dresden?
Some of the most popular sights in Dresden are Rudolf Harbig Stadion, Dresdner Frauenkirche, and Augustusbrücke. These are among the most viewed places in Dresden on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Tuesday. On this route, Saturday flights average 296 €, which is about 790 € less than Tuesday fares (73% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Lyon to Dresden trip for January. Fares historically average 253 € return in that month – typically 999 € less than the most expensive month, which is August (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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