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$166 Flights from Dresden (DRS) to Cologne (CGN)

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Cologne.$165 per passenger.Departing Fri, Feb 27.One-way flight with SunExpress.Outbound indirect flight with SunExpress, departing from Dresden on Fri, Feb 27, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From $165, select.
Cologne.$171 per passenger.Departing Fri, Mar 6.One-way flight with SunExpress.Outbound indirect flight with SunExpress, departing from Dresden on Fri, Mar 6, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From $171, select.
Cologne.$200 per passenger.Departing Fri, Apr 24.One-way flight with Eurowings.Outbound indirect flight with Eurowings, departing from Dresden on Fri, Apr 24, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From $200, select.
Cologne.$208 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jun 3.One-way flight with Eurowings.Outbound indirect flight with Eurowings, departing from Dresden on Wed, Jun 3, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From $208, select.
Cologne.$216 per passenger.Departing Sat, May 30.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departing from Dresden on Sat, May 30, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From $216, select.
Cologne.$222 per passenger.Departing Fri, Jul 3.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departing from Dresden on Fri, Jul 3, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From $222, select.
Cologne.$306 per passenger.Departing Thu, Sep 10.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departing from Dresden on Thu, Sep 10, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From $306, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Dresden to Cologne

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Dresden to Cologne flights are currently cheapest in February.
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Dresden to Cologne: Alternative routes

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

Cologne

9 miles from central Cologne
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Dusseldorf International

25 miles from central Cologne
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Dusseldorf Monchengladbach

28 miles from central Cologne
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Dortmund

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Maastricht

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Dresden to Cologne: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$166
Cheapest month to flyFebruary

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Finding cheap flights from Dresden to Cologne: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Dresden to Cologne is $277. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Dresden to Cologne. But we found flights with one or more stops from $277.
There are no flights flying from Dresden to Cologne, as of February 2026.
The cheapest month to fly from Dresden to Cologne is usually April.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Dresden Airport to Cologne Airport on Friday, April 24, 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Dresden Airport and Cologne Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
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 Cologne 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 Cologne is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Lufthansa offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cologne.

Traveling from Dresden International Airport (DRS) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): what you need to know

  • Dresden and Cologne share the same timezone, UTC+1.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your DRS to CGN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.

  • During popular months like April, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.

  • If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dresden International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between DRS and CGN:

    • Franz Josef Strauss Airport

    • Zurich Airport

    • Antalya Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Dresden International Airport (DRS) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way Dresden International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight is $166. A return plane ticket is currently $277. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.

  • To score cheap tickets from DRS to CGN, book early. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.

  • Finding cheap flights from Dresden International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across every month and land a great deal.

  • Getting your hands on cheap flights from DRS to CGN is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new discounted fare appears.

  • Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Dresden International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport.

Handy information about Dresden International Airport (DRS)

  • Dresden International Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 84.36% of flights that take off from DRS arrive at their destination as scheduled.

  • Dresden International Airport is around 8 miles from central Dresden. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • Looking for a convenient hotel close to DRS? If you're boarding an early flight from Dresden International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:

Arriving at Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

  • The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Dresden International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CGN instead:

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  • Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Cologne Bonn Airport around two weeks before your travel date.

Getting from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to central Cologne

  • Cologne Bonn Airport is roughly 9 miles from the center of Cologne. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.

  • If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 30 minutes.

When to fly to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Dresden International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Cologne in January.

  • The warmest month in Cologne is August, with the temperature ranging between 54ºF and 82ºF. Lock in your flights from Dresden International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • January sees average temperatures of between 27ºF and 45ºF. Search for cheap tickets from DRS to CGN around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

Explore more of Germany

  • Cologne has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Germany just waiting to be explored. Around 300 miles north-east of Cologne, a trip to Berlin will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.

  • If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Germany, head for Hamburg, about 220 miles north-east of Cologne. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are among the biggest draws.

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