Travelling from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Dresden International Airport (DRS): what you need to know
The timezone in Dresden is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Helsinki.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your HEL to DRS flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Dresden International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between HEL and DRS:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Dresden International Airport (DRS)
Rs44,296 is the lowest price for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Dresden International Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs76,868. These prices can change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from HEL to DRS, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Dresden International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across every month and score a great deal.
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Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Dresden International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Of the flights that depart from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, 60.23% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Helsinki. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 45 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near HEL? If you're catching an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Dresden International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Dresden International Airport (DRS)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Dresden International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near DRS instead:
Grab a Dresden International Airport rental car and explore Dresden and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Keddy By Europcar and Sixt are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Dresden International Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Dresden International Airport (DRS) to central Dresden
Dresden International Airport to the centre of Dresden has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Dresden International Airport (DRS)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Dresden International Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Dresden. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in December.
When booking your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Dresden International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Dresden, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC to 26ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from HEL to DRS in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -9ºC and 5ºC on average.
Explore more of Germany
Dresden is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Germany waiting to be explored. Around 161 kilometres north of Dresden, a visit to Berlin will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Hamburg is another favourite destination in Germany and is around 370 kilometres north-west of Dresden. No journey is complete without seeing Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
