Flying from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Dresden International Airport (DRS): what you need to know
Dresden is one hour behind Athens and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your ATH to DRS flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Dresden International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ATH and DRS:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Dresden International Airport (DRS)
Right now, $268 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Dresden International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $373. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from ATH to DRS, book early. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Dresden International Airport throughout the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
When it comes to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport's on-time performance, 77.19% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport from central Athens, it takes around 35 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to ATH? If you've booked an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Dresden International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Dresden International Airport (DRS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Dresden International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near DRS instead:
Follow your own route with a Dresden International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Sixt and chase adventure across Dresden and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Dresden International Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Dresden International Airport (DRS) to central Dresden
Dresden International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from central Dresden. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Dresden International Airport (DRS)
April is the busiest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Dresden International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Dresden in December.
When reserving your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Dresden International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Dresden, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ATH to DRS in January. Average temperatures are between -9ºC (16ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF) then.
Explore more of Germany
Dresden is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Germany waiting to be explored. About 161 kilometres north of Dresden, a trip to Berlin will keep you busy. Check out popular 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 a visit to Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.