Flying from Stockholm to Dresden International Airport (DRS): What you need to know
You can choose from a few airports when organising your flight from Stockholm to Dresden International Airport (DRS). Explore your options for heading out from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), Bromma Airport (BMA) and Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO).
Dresden (where Dresden International Airport is located) and Stockholm share the UTC+1 timezone. Same timezone means no confusion when scheduling your trip.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Stockholm to DRS. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Heading away during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Stockholm
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Stockholm to DRS with a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between ARN and DRS include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Located around 40 kilometres from the centre of Stockholm, ARN can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Stockholm to Dresden International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to Stockholm Arlanda Airport:
Of all flights departing from Stockholm Arlanda Airport, 73.1% land on schedule at their destination.
Bromma Airport (BMA)
BMA is about 10 kilometres from central Stockholm. It'll take you 20 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Stockholm to DRS flight, stay in one of these hotels near Bromma Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Bromma Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 57.41%.
Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO)
NYO is around 105 kilometres from central Stockholm. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 20 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 50 minutes.
Book a hotel near Stockholm Skavsta Airport and make sure departure day goes without a hitch. If you're hopping on an early Stockholm to Dresden International Airport flight, stay at Aiden by Best Western Skavsta Airport the day before.
NYO has a reliable on-time arrivals rating of 80.46%, so there's a high chance your flight will stay on course and land as expected.
About Dresden International Airport (DRS)
Have a late flight from Stockholm to Dresden International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near DRS and shut your eyes sooner:
Travel at your own pace with a Dresden International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Sixt and chase adventure across Dresden and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride around three weeks ahead of your Stockholm to Dresden International Airport flight.
Getting from Dresden International Airport (DRS) to central Dresden
Dresden International Airport to the centre of Dresden is about 10 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, plan in advance to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times may vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Stockholm to Dresden International Airport (DRS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Stockholm to Dresden International Airport is $252. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $366. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Stockholm to DRS. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Stockholm to Dresden International Airport tickets across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a better deal comes up on flight tickets from Stockholm to DRS.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Stockholm to Dresden International Airport.
The best time to fly from Stockholm to Dresden International Airport (DRS)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding the best time to fly. December is the quietest month to visit Dresden. July is when most people book flights from Stockholm to Dresden International Airport (DRS), which may be ideal if you're after more action.
The warmest month in Dresden is August, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your Stockholm to DRS flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Stockholm to Dresden International Airport in January when temperatures are between -9ºC and 5ºC.
More about Dresden
Once you've booked your flight from Stockholm to Dresden International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Dresden:
Dresden Christmas Market and Zwinger are just the start of the top attractions to add to your Dresden travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Dresden Elbe Valley.
Explore more of Germany
Dresden is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Germany you'll want to see. Around 153 kilometres north of Dresden, a trip to Berlin will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Brandenburger Tor and Berlin Wall.
Leipzig is another well-known destination in Germany and is around 97 kilometres west of Dresden. No trip is complete without visiting Holocaust Memorial, Oper Leipzig and Museum of Fine Arts.