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DRS Dresden Airport

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Dresden Airport (DRS) serves Dresden, about 9 km north of Dresden. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATADRS
ICAOEDDC
ServesDresden
From centre9 km
Non-stop18
Airlines11
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Elevation230 m

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The airport in numbers

Dresden Airport — facts & history

We pulled Dresden Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 838,387 passengers in 2022, against a peak of 1.9M in 2011.

Passengers / year
838,387
as of 2022
Peak traffic
1.9M
in 2011
Elevation
230 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Flughafen Dresden GmbH
Passengers per year, 1991–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Dresden Airport to Dresden

The airport is about 9 km north of Dresden, about 20 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Almost every German airport (FRA, MUC, BER, DUS, HAM, CGN, STR) has an S-Bahn or mainline train directly beneath the terminal.

Taxi & apps: Metered taxis, regulated tariff. Uber operates only through licensed taxi firms; Bolt and FreeNow are active in big cities. Estimated fare to the centre: €20–€32.

Tipping: 5–10% or round to the nearest euro.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~20 min€20–€32
Private transfer~20 minfixed upfront
Car rental~20 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From DRS to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Leipzig100 km105 min€182–€289
Berlin157 km164 min€284–€450
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Dresden Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~€20–€32 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Dresden ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Dresden Airport

Non-stop flights to about 18 destinations, operated by 11 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Air Berlin · Germanwings · Lufthansa · Germania · Aeroflot Russian Airlines · easyJet · Vueling Airlines · Intersky · CityJet · Air France

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Dresden Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Dresden Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Dresden Airport to the centre of Dresden?
Almost every German airport (FRA, MUC, BER, DUS, HAM, CGN, STR) has an S-Bahn or mainline train directly beneath the terminal. The airport is about 9 km north of Dresden, about 20 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Dresden Airport to Dresden?
Roughly €20–€32 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Dresden Airport?
Metered taxis, regulated tariff. Uber operates only through licensed taxi firms; Bolt and FreeNow are active in big cities.
What's the cheapest way from Dresden Airport to Dresden?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Almost every German airport (FRA, MUC, BER, DUS, HAM, CGN, STR) has an S-Bahn or mainline train directly beneath the terminal.
Can I get from Dresden Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Almost every German airport (FRA, MUC, BER, DUS, HAM, CGN, STR) has an S-Bahn or mainline train directly beneath the terminal. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Dresden Airport?
About 18 destinations, including Duesseldorf, Antalya, London, Barcelona. 11 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Dresden Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Dresden Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Dresden Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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