Flying from Istanbul to Dresden International Airport (DRS): What you need to know
Start your travel planning by working out where you'll board your flight from Istanbul to Dresden International Airport (DRS). Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are Istanbul's main airports.
Dresden is two hours behind Istanbul. Dresden International Airport is located in Dresden, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Istanbul to DRS, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Istanbul to DRS departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your break? Stay near Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Istanbul to Dresden International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are just the thing:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Split up your flight from Istanbul to Dresden International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick a new place off your list. Top stopovers between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and DRS include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Antalya Airport (AYT)
On public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in around 1 hour 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 55 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your Istanbul to DRS flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76.93%. This figure provides insight into how often flights departing from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
About Dresden International Airport (DRS)
Consider booking a hotel close to DRS if you're catching a late flight from Istanbul to Dresden International Airport. Settle into one of these options and end the night sooner:
Hit the road running by picking up a Dresden International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Sixt and explore beyond Dresden's usual tourist stops.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Istanbul to Dresden International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Dresden International Airport (DRS) to central Dresden
The centre of Dresden is roughly 10 kilometres from Dresden International Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
It'll take around 1 hour 15 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Dresden International Airport (DRS)
Right now, 63 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Dresden International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 172 €. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Istanbul to DRS. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
Cheap Istanbul to Dresden International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Dresden International Airport (DRS)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Istanbul to Dresden International Airport (DRS). July is the busiest month to visit Dresden. If you prefer a quieter vibe, think about going in December.
When booking your Istanbul to DRS plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Dresden, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -9ºC (16ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Dresden International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Dresden
After booking your flight from Istanbul to Dresden International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Dresden:
Dresden Christmas Market and Zwinger are a couple of popular attractions to add to your Dresden travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Dresden Elbe Valley.
Explore more of Germany
Dresden has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Germany you'll want to see. Around 153 kilometres north of Dresden, a trip to Berlin will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Brandenburger Tor and Berlin Wall.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Germany, consider Leipzig, about 97 kilometres west of Dresden. Holocaust Memorial, Oper Leipzig and Museum of Fine Arts are among the biggest draws.