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162 € Cheap Flights from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden

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Dresden.162 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Sep, returning Tue, 9 Sep.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound direct flight with Lufthansa departs from Frankfurt am Main on Tue, 2 Sep, arriving in Dresden.Inbound direct flight with Lufthansa departs from Dresden on Tue, 9 Sep, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From 162 €, select.
Dresden.162 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Dec, returning Sun, 14 Dec.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound direct flight with Lufthansa departs from Frankfurt am Main on Sat, 13 Dec, arriving in Dresden.Inbound direct flight with Lufthansa departs from Dresden on Sun, 14 Dec, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From 162 €, select.
Dresden.162 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Dec, returning Sat, 3 Jan.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound direct flight with Lufthansa departs from Frankfurt am Main on Sat, 20 Dec, arriving in Dresden.Inbound direct flight with Lufthansa departs from Dresden on Sat, 3 Jan, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From 162 €, select.
Dresden.162 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Dec, returning Tue, 17 Feb.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound direct flight with Lufthansa departs from Frankfurt am Main on Sun, 28 Dec, arriving in Dresden.Inbound direct flight with Lufthansa departs from Dresden on Tue, 17 Feb, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From 162 €, select.
Dresden.162 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Sep, returning Wed, 1 Oct.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound direct flight with Lufthansa departs from Frankfurt am Main on Sat, 27 Sep, arriving in Dresden.Inbound direct flight with Lufthansa departs from Dresden on Wed, 1 Oct, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From 162 €, select.
Dresden.162 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 Nov, returning Sat, 8 Nov.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound direct flight with Lufthansa departs from Frankfurt am Main on Sat, 1 Nov, arriving in Dresden.Inbound direct flight with Lufthansa departs from Dresden on Sat, 8 Nov, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From 162 €, select.
Dresden.162 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 23 Aug, returning Tue, 26 Aug.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound direct flight with Lufthansa departs from Frankfurt am Main on Sat, 23 Aug, arriving in Dresden.Inbound direct flight with Lufthansa departs from Dresden on Tue, 26 Aug, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From 162 €, select.
Dresden.162 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 11 Oct, returning Sun, 12 Oct.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound direct flight with Lufthansa departs from Frankfurt am Main on Sat, 11 Oct, arriving in Dresden.Inbound direct flight with Lufthansa departs from Dresden on Sun, 12 Oct, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From 162 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Frankfurt am Main to Dresden flights are currently cheapest in August.
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Direct flights from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden

Frankfurt am Main to Dresden: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Dresden.

Frankfurt to Dresden: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found162 €
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time1 hr, 3 mins
Most popular airlineLufthansa
Average flights per week136

Finding cheap flights from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden is 162 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 3 minutes is the average flight time from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden.
Lufthansa, Lufthansa CityLine and United fly direct from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden.
As of July 2025, there are 136 flights per week flying from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden.
The cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt am Main to Dresden is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Dresden Airport on Monday, 24 November 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 3 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Dresden but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Dresden is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Lufthansa offers the cheapest flight tickets to Dresden.

Travelling from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Dresden International Airport (DRS): what you need to know

  • Book a direct flight from Frankfurt Airport to Dresden International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • Frankfurt and Dresden are both in the UTC+1 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.

  • Flights from FRA to DRS start at 06:50 — the first with Lufthansa. The latest departure is at 22:15 with Lufthansa. Overall, you can take your pick of 84 weekly Frankfurt Airport to Dresden International Airport flights.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your FRA to DRS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.

  • Flying during a peak month like April? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Air Dolomiti is your ticket to exploring Dresden (and perhaps some other great parts of Germany!). Browse the direct flights from Frankfurt Airport to Dresden International Airport offered by this popular carrier.

  • The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Air Dolomiti.

  • The most punctual carrier that operates FRA to DRS flights is Lufthansa. Its services land without delay 79.82% of the time.

  • We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Frankfurt Airport to Dresden International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between FRA and DRS include:

    • Dusseldorf International Airport

    • Zurich Airport

    • Franz Josef Strauss Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Dresden International Airport (DRS)

  • Currently, 122 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Frankfurt Airport to Dresden International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 162 €. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Book ten months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from FRA to DRS.

  • Plan your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt Airport to Dresden International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.

  • Save time looking for cheap flights from FRA to DRS by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.

  • Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Frankfurt Airport to Dresden International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.

Handy information about Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

  • 67.47% of flights that take off from Frankfurt Airport make it to their destination on time.

  • Central Frankfurt to Frankfurt Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.

  • Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.

  • Need a handy hotel near FRA? If you've booked an early flight from Frankfurt Airport to Dresden International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:

Arriving at Dresden International Airport (DRS)

Getting from Dresden International Airport (DRS) to central Dresden

  • From Dresden International Airport, Dresden is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to get there using public transport.

When to fly to Dresden International Airport (DRS)

  • April is the busiest month for flights from Frankfurt Airport to Dresden International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Dresden in December.

  • Lock in your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Dresden International Airport for August if you want to go to Dresden during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from FRA to DRS in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -9ºC (16ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF) on average.

Explore more of Germany

  • Berlin is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be discovered once you've seen Dresden. Around 161 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.

  • Hamburg is another favourite destination in Germany and is around 370 kilometres north-west of Dresden. No journey is complete without dropping by Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.

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