Flying from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Dresden International Airport (DRS): what you need to know
The timezone in Dresden is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Lisbon.
Leave enough time to catch your LIS to DRS flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lisbon Portela Airport to Dresden International Airport. These are the top stopovers between LIS and DRS:
Frankfurt Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Dresden International Airport (DRS)
Currently, $123 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Lisbon Portela Airport to Dresden International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $295. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LIS to DRS if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Dresden International Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
Save time searching for cheap flights from LIS to DRS by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Dresden International Airport.
Handy information about Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Of all flights departing from Lisbon Portela Airport, 64.1% land on schedule at their destination.
Lisbon Portela Airport is around 6 miles from central Lisbon. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to LIS? If you've booked an early flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Dresden International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Dresden International Airport (DRS)
If you're landing on a late Lisbon Portela Airport to Dresden International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near DRS:
Follow your own route with a Dresden International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Sixt and chase adventure across Dresden and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Dresden International Airport around three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Dresden International Airport (DRS) to central Dresden
Dresden International Airport to central Dresden has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 8 miles away.
When traveling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Dresden International Airport (DRS)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Dresden International Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Dresden. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in December.
Book your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Dresden International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Dresden during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 52ºF and 79ºF.
January has average temperatures of between 16ºF and 41ºF. Search for cheap tickets from LIS to DRS sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Germany
You've seen Dresden, now it's time to explore other parts of Germany. Journey around 100 miles north to Berlin to tick off its top attractions. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery, your itinerary will be busy.
Hamburg is another standout destination in Germany and is around 230 miles north-west of Dresden. No journey is complete without experiencing Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
