Travelling from Dresden International Airport (DRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Dresden International Airport to Zurich Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.
Zurich's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Dresden.
Flights from DRS to ZRH start at 09:30 — the earliest with SWISS. The last service of the day is at 20:25 with SWISS. Overall, you can choose from eight weekly Dresden International Airport to Zurich Airport flights.
Your DRS to ZRH flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak time like April? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into Zurich (and then discovering more of Switzerland!) is easy with SWISS. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Dresden International Airport to Zurich Airport.
SWISS has the highest passenger demand on this route.
SWISS is the most punctual carrier operating DRS to ZRH flights. A reliable 89.13% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Dresden International Airport to Zurich Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between DRS and ZRH include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Antalya Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dresden International Airport (DRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Dresden International Airport to Zurich Airport flight is Rs37,520. A return plane ticket is currently Rs45,903. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book nine months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from DRS to ZRH.
The cheapest month for flights from Dresden International Airport to Zurich Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Dresden International Airport (DRS)
Dresden International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 84.36% of flights that take off from DRS reach their destination on time.
To get to Dresden International Airport from central Dresden, it takes around 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to DRS? If you're catching an early flight from Dresden International Airport to Zurich Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you have a late Dresden International Airport to Zurich Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these accommodation options near ZRH:
Grab a Zurich Airport rental car and discover Zurich and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Green Motion are popular outlets you can book with here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Zurich Airport around two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from the centre of Zurich. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes about 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The quietest month for a flight from Dresden International Airport to Zurich Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Zurich based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Dresden International Airport to Zurich Airport for July if you'd like to explore Zurich during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC and 27ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DRS to ZRH in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC and 7ºC then.
Explore more of Switzerland
Basel is just one of the many places in Switzerland waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Zurich. Around 72 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.
Around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich, Bern is another essential stop in Switzerland. No visit is complete without checking out Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.