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Only SWISS operates flights between Zurich and Dresden.

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

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

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

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

On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at 303 € return and stopover options via Duesseldorf Intl (DUS) at 293 €.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 20 €–86 € 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.

One-stop flights from Zurich to Dresden most commonly connect through:

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 68% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Duesseldorf Intl (DUS) – 6% of one-stop connections

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Zurich to Dresden route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 22%. Sunday is the cheapest day at 258 € return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at 327 € – a 69 € difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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 Zurich to Dresden route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 22 minutes.

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.

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

• Earliest: departs at 7:15 and lands at 8:37
• Latest: departs at 17:50 and lands at 19:12.

The flight takes about 1h 22m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 24% above the route average of 314 €. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Zurich to Dresden takes 1h 22m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about 230 € to 1.044 €. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Zurich to Dresden are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 162 €, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

SWISS is the only airline operating Zurich to Dresden flights. 79% of its flights are on time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Zurich and Dresden is around 230 € return, with a flight time of about 6h 40m. Recent return bus fares are around 71 € return, with a trip time of about 15h 20m. Compared with flying, recent bus fares are roughly 70% lower. However, the bus takes about 8+ hours longer each way.

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 2h 59m, compared to 3h 37m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 5h 47m via Duesseldorf Intl (DUS).

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

Return flights from Zurich to Dresden range from 250 € to 378 €, with an average of 314 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 250 € counts as a good deal.