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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London Gatwick to Dresden flights are currently cheapest in March.

London Gatwick to Dresden: Alternative routes

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

London to Dresden: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 2,178
Cheapest month to flyMarch

Finding cheap flights from London Gatwick to Dresden: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from London Gatwick to Dresden is R 3,783. 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 London Gatwick to Dresden. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 3,783.
As of February 2026, there are no flights flying from London Gatwick to Dresden.
The cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick to Dresden is usually April.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Dresden Airport on Wednesday, 15 April 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between London Gatwick Airport and Dresden 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 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, Wizz Air UK offers the cheapest flight tickets to Dresden.

Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dresden International Airport (DRS): what you need to know

  • Dresden is one hour ahead of London and observes the UTC+1 timezone.

  • Leave enough time to make your LGW to DRS flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

  • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Gatwick 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 LGW and DRS:

    • Frankfurt Airport

    • Franz Josef Strauss Airport

    • Palma de Mallorca Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dresden International Airport (DRS)

  • R 2,178 is the best price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Dresden International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 3,783. These prices can change depending on availability.

  • Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LGW to DRS if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.

  • If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Dresden International Airport.

  • Landing cheap flights from LGW to DRS is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when fares go down.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Dresden International Airport.

Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

  • When it comes to London Gatwick Airport's on-time performance, data shows 69.26% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

  • To get to London Gatwick Airport from central London, it takes about 1 hour 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 80 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.

  • Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near LGW. Whether you're taking an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Dresden International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:

Arriving at Dresden International Airport (DRS)

Getting from Dresden International Airport (DRS) to central Dresden

  • Dresden International Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from central Dresden. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.

  • If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.

When to fly to Dresden International Airport (DRS)

  • It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Dresden International Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Dresden. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in December.

  • Before locking in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Dresden International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Dresden, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LGW to DRS in January. Average temperatures are between -9ºC (16ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF) then.

Explore more of Germany

  • Dresden has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Germany waiting to be explored. Around 161 kilometres north of Dresden, a visit to Berlin will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.

  • Hamburg is another essential stop in Germany and is around 370 kilometres north-west of Dresden. No journey is complete without a visit to Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.

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