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

Flights from Vienna to Dresden usually depart from Vienna Intl (VIE) and arrive at Dresden Arpt (DRS).

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

One-stop flights from Vienna to Dresden most commonly connect through: • Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 72% of one-stop connections • Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 27% of one-stop connections • Duesseldorf Intl (DUS) – 1% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 44% on flights from Vienna to Dresden. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at 236 € return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at 414 €, a difference of 178 €. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Vienna to Dresden?

A direct flight from Vienna to Dresden takes 00m, covering 629 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from Vienna 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 Vienna 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 195 € to 1.158 €. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Vienna to Dresden are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 159 €, which is 18% below the typical average for this route.

Is it cheaper to take a train or bus instead of flying between Vienna and Dresden?

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Vienna and Dresden is around 195 € return, with a flight time of about 2h 40m. Taking the train is much cheaper at around 55 €, with a trip time of about 11h 04m. The bus is similarly priced at around 45 € and takes about 6h 25m. Compared to flying, recent train and bus fares are roughly 75% lower. However, those options take about 6+ hours longer each way.

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

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 13m, compared to 3h 58m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 4h 51m via Duesseldorf Intl (DUS).

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 Vienna to Dresden flight?

Return flights from Vienna to Dresden range from 219 € to 352 €, with an average of 266 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 219 € counts as a good deal.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Vienna to Dresden. It’s 12% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 56% higher.

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

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Vienna to Dresden at 198 € return. •November (409 €) and August (364 €) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 106% 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 Vienna to Dresden?

Lufthansa (199 €) offered the cheapest return ticket from Vienna to Dresden in the last 5 days.

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

Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) is the most popular stopover for the Vienna to Dresden route. 72% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop return journeys over the past 3 months connected via MUC.

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

Flights via Duesseldorf Intl (DUS) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of 250 €. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) had the shortest average connection time for Vienna to Dresden stopovers at 2h 16m over the past 3 months.

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Sat, 28. Nov - Mon, 30. Nov

6:10 - 8:50VIE Vienna Intl-DRS Dresden Arpt

2h 40m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

9:55 - 16:25DRS Dresden Arpt-VIE Vienna Intl

6h 30m1 stop Zurich

195 €Multiple Airlines

Sat, 5. Dec - Sun, 6. Dec

15:05 - 22:10VIE Vienna Intl-DRS Dresden Arpt

7h 05m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

9:25 - 12:35DRS Dresden Arpt-VIE Vienna Intl

3h 10m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

199 €Lufthansa

Thu, 3. Dec - Sun, 6. Dec

6:10 - 8:45VIE Vienna Intl-DRS Dresden Arpt

2h 35m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

13:35 - 16:35DRS Dresden Arpt-VIE Vienna Intl

3h 00m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

202 €Lufthansa

Thu, 25. Feb - Tue, 2. Mar

13:20 - 19:45VIE Vienna Intl-DRS Dresden Arpt

6h 25m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

9:25 - 22:40DRS Dresden Arpt-VIE Vienna Intl

13h 15m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

207 €Lufthansa

Thu, 3. Dec - Sun, 6. Dec

6:10 - 8:45VIE Vienna Intl-DRS Dresden Arpt

2h 35m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

13:35 - 22:40DRS Dresden Arpt-VIE Vienna Intl

9h 05m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

210 €Lufthansa

Thu, 3. Dec - Thu, 10. Dec

6:10 - 8:45VIE Vienna Intl-DRS Dresden Arpt

2h 35m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

9:25 - 22:40DRS Dresden Arpt-VIE Vienna Intl

13h 15m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

211 €Lufthansa

Thu, 3. Dec - Sun, 6. Dec

6:10 - 8:45VIE Vienna Intl-DRS Dresden Arpt

2h 35m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

13:35 - 16:35DRS Dresden Arpt-VIE Vienna Intl

3h 00m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

212 €Lufthansa

Sat, 5. Dec - Sun, 6. Dec

15:05 - 22:10VIE Vienna Intl-DRS Dresden Arpt

7h 05m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

9:25 - 12:35DRS Dresden Arpt-VIE Vienna Intl

3h 10m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

213 €Lufthansa

Sat, 28. Nov - Mon, 30. Nov

13:55 - 22:10VIE Vienna Intl-DRS Dresden Arpt

8h 15m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

9:55 - 16:25DRS Dresden Arpt-VIE Vienna Intl

6h 30m1 stop Zurich

214 €Multiple Airlines

Sun, 29. Nov - Sun, 6. Dec

6:10 - 12:55VIE Vienna Intl-DRS Dresden Arpt

6h 45m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

9:25 - 20:20DRS Dresden Arpt-VIE Vienna Intl

10h 55m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

215 €Lufthansa

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Sat, 24. Oct - Sun, 1. Nov

13:20 - 9:45VIE Vienna Intl-DRS Dresden Arpt

20h 25m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Munich Franz Josef Strauss

6:10 - 9:45DRS Dresden Arpt-VIE Vienna Intl

3h 35m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

403 €Lufthansa

Thu, 22. Oct - Wed, 28. Oct

6:10 - 19:15VIE Vienna Intl-DRS Dresden Arpt

13h 05m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

19:55 - 8:40DRS Dresden Arpt-VIE Vienna Intl

12h 45m1 stop Zurich

408 €Multiple Airlines

Tue, 20. Oct - Tue, 27. Oct

13:20 - 19:15VIE Vienna Intl-DRS Dresden Arpt

5h 55m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

9:35 - 8:40DRS Dresden Arpt-VIE Vienna Intl

23h 05m1 stop Zurich

414 €Multiple Airlines

Wed, 21. Oct - Fri, 23. Oct

5:55 - 17:50VIE Vienna Intl-DRS Dresden Arpt

11h 55m2 stops Rhodes Diagoras Frankfurt am Main

5:40 - 12:05DRS Dresden Arpt-VIE Vienna Intl

6h 25m1 stop Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan

436 €Multiple Airlines

Thu, 22. Oct - Thu, 29. Oct

6:10 - 8:55VIE Vienna Intl-DRS Dresden Arpt

2h 45m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

9:25 - 22:40DRS Dresden Arpt-VIE Vienna Intl

13h 15m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

439 €Lufthansa

Thu, 22. Oct - Mon, 26. Oct

6:10 - 8:55VIE Vienna Intl-DRS Dresden Arpt

2h 45m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

20:25 - 9:05DRS Dresden Arpt-VIE Vienna Intl

12h 40m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

444 €Lufthansa

Wed, 21. Oct - Fri, 23. Oct

18:55 - 8:10VIE Vienna Intl-DRS Dresden Arpt

13h 15m1 stop Antalya

5:40 - 12:05DRS Dresden Arpt-VIE Vienna Intl

6h 25m1 stop Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan

470 €Multiple Airlines

Fri, 23. Oct - Tue, 27. Oct

6:10 - 8:55VIE Vienna Intl-DRS Dresden Arpt

2h 45m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

9:35 - 22:10DRS Dresden Arpt-VIE Vienna Intl

12h 35m1 stop Zurich

480 €Multiple Airlines

Thu, 22. Oct - Wed, 28. Oct

8:50 - 19:15VIE Vienna Intl-DRS Dresden Arpt

10h 25m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Munich Franz Josef Strauss

9:25 - 12:35DRS Dresden Arpt-VIE Vienna Intl

3h 10m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

507 €Lufthansa

Wed, 21. Oct - Sat, 24. Oct

19:25 - 19:15VIE Vienna Intl-DRS Dresden Arpt

23h 50m2 stops Krakow J. Paul II Balice Munich Franz Josef Strauss

14:45 - 21:20DRS Dresden Arpt-VIE Vienna Intl

6h 35m1 stop Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan

513 €Multiple Airlines

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Vienna to Dresden?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Vienna to Dresden. It’s 12% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 56% higher.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Vienna to Dresden? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for return flights from Vienna 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 Vienna to Dresden at 198 € return.
•November (409 €) and August (364 €) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 106% 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 Vienna to Dresden?
A direct flight from Vienna to Dresden takes 00m, covering 629 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from Vienna 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 Vienna to Dresden flight?
Return flights from Vienna to Dresden range from 219 € to 352 €, with an average of 266 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 219 € counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Vienna 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 195 € to 1.158 €. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.
Is it cheaper to take a train or bus instead of flying between Vienna and Dresden?
Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Vienna and Dresden is around 195 € return, with a flight time of about 2h 40m. Taking the train is much cheaper at around 55 €, with a trip time of about 11h 04m. The bus is similarly priced at around 45 € and takes about 6h 25m. Compared to flying, recent train and bus fares are roughly 75% lower. However, those options take about 6+ hours longer each way.
How are flight prices from Vienna to Dresden looking right now?
One-way fares from Vienna to Dresden are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 159 €, which is 18% 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 Vienna to Dresden?
Flights from Vienna to Dresden usually depart from Vienna Intl (VIE) and arrive at Dresden Arpt (DRS).
Which airports do connecting flights from Vienna to Dresden pass through?
One-stop flights from Vienna to Dresden most commonly connect through:

• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 72% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 27% of one-stop connections
• Duesseldorf Intl (DUS) – 1% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Vienna to Dresden?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 44% on flights from Vienna to Dresden. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at 236 € return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at 414 €, a difference of 178 €.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Vienna to Dresden?
Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 13m, compared to 3h 58m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 4h 51m via Duesseldorf Intl (DUS).
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 Thursday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Thursday flights average 236 €, about 178 € less than Monday fares (43% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Vienna to Dresden trip for January. Fares historically average 198 € return in that month – typically 211 € less than the most expensive month, which is November (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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