Flying from Milan to Dresden International Airport (DRS): What you need to know
Planning your flight from Milan to Dresden International Airport (DRS) begins with finding the right airport to start your journey from. Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN) are the main departure points in Milan.
Dresden (where Dresden International Airport is located) and Milan share the UTC+1 timezone. Easily coordinate travel plans without worrying about time differences.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Milan to DRS. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
Travelling during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Milan to DRS with a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between MXP and DRS include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Located around 48 kilometres from central Milan, MXP can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Milan to Dresden International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these hotels close to Milano Malpensa Airport:
When it comes to Milano Malpensa Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.23% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Break up your flight from Milan to Dresden International Airport with a stop at Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI). One of the main stopovers between Orio al Serio International Airport and DRS, it's the perfect opportunity to unwind before your onward flight.
You can reach BGY from the centre of Milan in approximately 1 hour by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport will take roughly 2 hours 20 minutes to travel the 64 kilometres or so.
Flying off with the first light? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Orio al Serio International Airport the day before your Milan to DRS flight:
Orio al Serio International Airport has an on-time performance of 67.49%. This figure provides insight into how often flights departing from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
Booking a flight ticket from Milan to Dresden International Airport (DRS) with a stop or two can give you a bigger choice of departure times and access to cheaper fares. When departing from Milano Linate Airport (LIN), here are a few places you can detour to on the way to DRS:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
The journey time to LIN from the centre of Milan is around 45 minutes by public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 30 minutes to cover the 11 kilometres or so.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay close to Milano Linate Airport and know you'll reach your boarding gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Milan to Dresden International Airport flight:
Flights that take off from LIN reach their destination within the scheduled time frame 79.56% of the time.
About Dresden International Airport (DRS)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Milan to Dresden International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near DRS instead:
Grab a Dresden International Airport rental car and discover Dresden and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Keddy By Europcar and Sixt are top outlets you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Milan to Dresden International Airport flight.
Getting from Dresden International Airport (DRS) to central Dresden
Dresden International Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Dresden. How long it'll take to get to the centre by cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Dresden International Airport (DRS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Milan to Dresden International Airport is Rs32,093. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs70,774. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Milan to DRS. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
Affordable Milan to Dresden International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Milan to Dresden International Airport (DRS)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Milan to Dresden International Airport (DRS). July is when most people travel to Dresden. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in December.
Lock in a Milan to DRS flight ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Dresden to range from 11ºC to 26ºC.
January has temperatures of between -9ºC and 5ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Milan to Dresden International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Dresden
After booking your flight from Milan to Dresden International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Dresden:
Your Dresden trip should come with a bit of sightseeing. Big-name attractions you can't miss include Dresden Christmas Market, Zwinger and Dresden Elbe Valley.
Explore more of Germany
Dresden is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Germany just waiting to be explored. Around 153 kilometres north of Dresden, a trip to Berlin will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Brandenburg Gate, Brandenburger Tor and Berlin Wall.
Leipzig is another favourite 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.
