Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dresden International Airport (DRS): what you need to know
Dresden's timezone is UTC+1, making Dresden one hour ahead of London.
Give yourself enough time to catch your LHR to DRS flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Dresden International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LHR and DRS:
Dusseldorf International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dresden International Airport (DRS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Dresden International Airport flight is R 2,371. A round-trip fare is currently R 4,097. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from LHR to DRS. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Dresden International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across each month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.18% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
London Heathrow Airport is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near LHR. Whether you're catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Dresden International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Dresden International Airport (DRS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London Heathrow Airport to Dresden International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near DRS instead:
Say yes to new adventures 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.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Dresden International Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Dresden International Airport (DRS) to central Dresden
Dresden International Airport to the centre of Dresden has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Dresden International Airport (DRS)
April is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Dresden International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Dresden in December.
Book your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Dresden International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Dresden during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -9ºC (16ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LHR to DRS sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
You've visited Dresden, now it's time to explore other corners of Germany. Journey about 161 kilometres north to Berlin to check off its top sights. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Germany, head for Hamburg, about 370 kilometres north-west of Dresden. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are among the biggest draws.