Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Dresden International Airport (DRS): what you need to know
Dresden's timezone is UTC+1, making Dresden ten hours behind Sydney.
To ensure you get on your SYD to DRS flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Dresden International Airport (DRS)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Dresden International Airport flight is R 14,162. A round-trip fare right now is R 30,343. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from SYD to DRS. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for a flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Dresden International Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from SYD to DRS.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Dresden International Airport.
Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
69.62% of flights taking off from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport make it to their destination on time.
To get to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport from central Sydney, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Dresden International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near SYD:
Arriving at Dresden International Airport (DRS)
Consider staying in a hotel close to DRS if you have a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Dresden International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Begin your adventure 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.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Dresden International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Dresden International Airport (DRS) to central Dresden
Dresden International Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from the centre of Dresden. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Dresden International Airport (DRS)
The quietest month for a flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Dresden International Airport is December, while April is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Dresden based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Dresden is August, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Dresden International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -9ºC (16ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SYD to DRS sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be explored after you've experienced Dresden. Around 161 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Hamburg is another well-known destination in Germany and is around 370 kilometres north-west of Dresden. No trip is complete without seeing Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
