Dresden Airport - flights, directions, general description

2024 Author: Harold Hamphrey | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 10:06

Dresden Airport is designed for flights over short distances. The large terminal unites under its roof the arrival and departure halls, all service centers, a conference hall and an observation deck. The terminal, which used to be a hangar where planes assembled, is considered one of the most beautiful passenger buildings in Germany.

More than 30,000 planes take off and land in the Saxon capital every year. Passenger traffic is about 1.8 million.

Flights & Destinations

The following direct flights operate from Dresden Airport:

• Amsterdam - daily.
• Basel - 4 times a week.
• Düsseldorf - 3 times a day.
• Frankfurt - 6 times a day.
• Cologne - 3 times a day.
• Moscow - daily.
• Munich - 5 times a day.
• Zurich - once every two days.

Direct flight destinations from Dresden:

• Egypt: Hurghada, Sharm El Sheikh, Marsa Alam.
• Bulgaria: Varna, Burgas.
• France: Corsica.
• Iceland: Reykjavik.
• Italy: Lamezia - Terme.
• Croatia: Dubrovnik.
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• Portugal: Madeira, Faro.
• Russia: St. Petersburg.
• Spain: Barcelona, Gran Canaria, Mallorca, Malaga, Tenerife.
• Tunisia: Monastir.
• Turkey: Antalya, Bodrum.
• Hungary: Debrecen, Balaton.
• United Arab Emirates: Dubai.
• Cyprus: Paphos.

Parking for motorists

How to get to Dresden Airport? Air travelers from East Saxony, North Bohemia and Poland can be reached by car via the motorway. Near the terminal there is a parking lot with 3,000 parking spaces. Parking can be booked online or on site.

Outdoor parking is the cheapest option. Parking for up to 9 days costs only 15 euros. The disadvantages are the limited number of places and the minimum parking time - 7 days. Parking in the garage costs from 25 euros. Possible short-term stop of the car up to three hours.

Train and bus

The airport to the center of Dresden is easily accessible by train. S-Bahn S2 connects the terminal with the main railway stations Dresden-Neustadt and Dresden-Hauptbahnhof, and from Monday to Friday with the cities of Heidenau and Pirna.

The railway station Dresden - Flugafen is located in the underground level of the terminal building - the only underground suburban station in Saxony. Modern double-decker trains run every 30 minutes. One trip costs 2.30 euros. Tickets can be purchased at the ticket office at the station and at the airport information desk in the arrivals hall.

Bus stops are located in front of the terminal building. Bus number 77 will take travelers to Albertplatz, Pirnischer Platz and Central Station. Bus number 80 goes to the city center. A single trip costs 2.30 euros. Tickets can be purchased from the vending machine at the bus stop or from the airport information desk in the arrivals hall.

A taxi ride from the airport to the city center costs about 20 euros. The taxi rank is located directly at the entrances and exits of the airport. There are kiosks of famous car rental companies in the arrivals hall. How to get from Dresden Airport to the city center? Very simple: train, bus, taxi.

Terminal services

Where is the reception? Does the plane arrive on time? If travelers and guests have various questions, airport staff at the information desk will help to sort them out. They also offer ticketing services, taxi calls, and hotel room reservations.

The check-in hall is located in the departure area. It is equipped with elevators and an escalator. At the airport, it is recommended to check in 2 hours before departure. Dresden Airport is a non-smoking airport. Smoking is allowed only in front of the terminal (ashtrays near the revolving doors) and in a separate area near the ElbeZeit cafe.

Children's playgrounds are located in the terminal in the departure hall after passingsecurity checks. After loading their own wheelchairs at the baggage counter, passengers can use the wheelchair at the airport free of charge. Pre-registration is not required.

If a child travels alone, special attention will be paid to him. The child must be over 6 years old, after registration, the parents hand it over to the flight crew, who will take care of the baby. At the airport of arrival, the child will be handed over to relatives or friends after presenting the relevant documents.

For travelers and visitors, free wireless Internet access is provided throughout the terminal (2 hours). The waiting area has several workstations for charging phones and work surfaces.

There is a chapel in the arrival hall of Dresden Airport, which is open around the clock. People come here to pray, often masses and services are held in the chapel.

Safe travel

For a safe and comfortable journey, a number of rules must be followed:

• When traveling abroad, even within the European Union, it is imperative to check all travel documents: passport, visa (for international flights), he alth insurance (if necessary - vaccination certificate).
• Items such as weapons, pyrotechnics, gas cylinders are not accepted on board the aircraft.
• You must not leave your luggage unattended, it is better to keep money and jewelry in a secluded place so as not to attract petty thieves and pickpockets.

Entertainment and excursions

The airport terminal has shops, travel agencies, bars, cafes and restaurants. Customers and guests can enjoy free two-hour parking when visiting the airport entertainment area.

Dresden Airport is a popular sightseeing destination. Aviation enthusiasts come here to take photos and videos through the panoramic glass wall. Professional guides will take you behind the scenes of the airport, tell an interesting story about the construction of the building, introduce you to the technical features of the aircraft and the secrets of their maintenance.