Flying from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Dresden International Airport (DRS): what you need to know
Cologne and Dresden follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your CGN to DRS flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Traveling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport to Dresden International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between CGN and DRS:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Zurich Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Dresden International Airport (DRS)
Right now, $154 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cologne Bonn Airport to Dresden International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $289. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CGN to DRS if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when looking for a flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Dresden International Airport.
Picking up cheap flights from CGN to DRS is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Dresden International Airport.
Handy information about Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
74.45% of flights departing from Cologne Bonn Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To reach Cologne Bonn Airport from central Cologne, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 9 miles from the airport to the city center.
The trip on public transport will take about 30 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near CGN? If you're catching an early flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Dresden International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Dresden International Airport (DRS)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Cologne Bonn Airport to Dresden International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near DRS instead:
Pick up a Dresden International Airport rental car and explore Dresden and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Keddy By Europcar and Sixt are popular providers to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Dresden International Airport around three weeks in advance.
Getting from Dresden International Airport (DRS) to central Dresden
From Dresden International Airport, Dresden is approximately 8 miles away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the center driving.
Traveling on public transport takes around 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Dresden International Airport (DRS)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Dresden International Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Dresden. If you like a quieter vibe, go in December.
Book your flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Dresden International Airport for August if you want to visit Dresden during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 52ºF and 79ºF.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CGN to DRS in January. Temperatures average between 16ºF and 41ºF then.
Explore more of Germany
Dresden has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Germany waiting to be discovered. About 100 miles north of Dresden, a visit to Berlin will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Hamburg is another essential stop in Germany and is around 230 miles north-west of Dresden. No trip is complete without seeing Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
