Travelling from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Dresden Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport is 1 hour 5 minutes.
Dresden and Frankfurt are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
You can choose from 28 weekly Dresden Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights. The 05:50 departure with Lufthansa is the earliest available. Lufthansa operates the last service of the day at 19:10.
To ensure you get on your DRS to FRA flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month like October? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Frankfurt (and then discovering more of Germany!) is a cinch with Lufthansa. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Dresden Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Lufthansa on this route.
Lufthansa is the most punctual carrier that operates DRS to FRA flights. A reliable 95.06% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Dresden Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between DRS and FRA include:
Munich Airport
Zurich Airport
Antalya Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
Right now, Rs37,415 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Dresden Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs56,973. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book one month before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from DRS to FRA.
The cheapest month for flights from Dresden Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Dresden Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport.
Handy information about Dresden Airport (DRS)
Dresden Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from DRS arrive at their destination as scheduled 89% of the time.
Dresden Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Dresden. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to DRS? If you're boarding an early flight from Dresden Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Dresden Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near FRA instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Frankfurt am Main Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and explore beyond Frankfurt's main sights.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Frankfurt am Main Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
Frankfurt am Main Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Frankfurt. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
The quietest month for a flight from Dresden Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport is March, while September is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Frankfurt based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Dresden Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport for August if you want to go to Frankfurt during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 29ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -4ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap tickets from DRS to FRA sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Germany
You've visited Frankfurt, now it's time to discover other corners of Germany. Journey around 418 kilometres north-east to Berlin to tick off its leading sights. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall and Parliament Building, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you want to check out another major destination in Germany, consider Hamburg, roughly 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are key highlights.
