Travelling from Melbourne to Dresden International Airport (DRS): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Dresden International Airport (DRS) jetting off from here.
The timezone in Dresden is UTC+1, which is ten hours behind Melbourne. Dresden International Airport is located in Dresden.
To ensure you get on your flight from Melbourne to DRS, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Travelling from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Dresden International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is about 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take 50 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 5 minutes.
Unwind before your Melbourne to DRS flight at a hotel close to Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can jump out of bed and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
Avalon Airport has a track record for punctuality. 80.09% of flights out of here arrive right when they're supposed to.
About Dresden International Airport (DRS)
If you have a late flight from Melbourne to Dresden International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near DRS:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Dresden International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Sixt to explore Dresden and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Melbourne to Dresden International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Dresden International Airport (DRS) to central Dresden
Dresden International Airport to the centre of Dresden is around 10 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, do a little research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.
Travelling on public transport takes around 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Dresden International Airport (DRS)
At the moment, R 11,428 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Dresden International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 27,078. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Melbourne to DRS, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Affordable Melbourne to Dresden International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
Finding a cheap plane ticket from Melbourne to DRS is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as prices go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Melbourne to Dresden International Airport.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Dresden International Airport (DRS)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne to Dresden International Airport (DRS). July is the most popular month to visit Dresden. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in December.
The warmest month in Dresden is August, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your Melbourne to DRS plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Dresden International Airport in January when temperatures are between -9ºC (16ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF).
More about Dresden
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Dresden right here. Explore these hotels after locking in your flight from Melbourne to Dresden International Airport:
Dresden Christmas Market and Zwinger are just a couple of the leading attractions to put on your Dresden must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Dresden Elbe Valley.
Explore more of Germany
Dresden has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Germany waiting to be explored. About 153 kilometres north of Dresden, a trip to Berlin will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Brandenburger Tor and Berlin Wall.
Leipzig is another sought-after destination in Germany and is around 97 kilometres west of Dresden. No journey is complete without experiencing Holocaust Memorial, Oper Leipzig and Museum of Fine Arts.
