Flying from New York to Dresden Airport (DRS): What you need to know
Dresden is six hours ahead of New York. Dresden Airport is located in Dresden, which runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from New York to DRS.
Popular months like July or high seasons such as Thanksgiving and Christmas will mean bigger waits at check-in and security. If you're travelling then, play it safe and head to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of international flights is a wise idea.
Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from New York to DRS leaving from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
JFK is about 24 kilometres from central New York. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from New York to Dresden Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by picking one of these stays close to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport:
When it comes to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 73% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Cross another spot off your travel list or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from New York to Dresden Airport, here's where you can stop when leaving from Newark Liberty International Airport:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
You can reach EWR from the centre of New York in approximately 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour to cover the 24 kilometres or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your New York to DRS flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Newark Liberty International Airport:
71% of flights leaving Newark Liberty International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
From central New York, LGA is around 13 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 30 minutes to reach the airport by car and 55 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Make catching an early New York to Dresden Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these hotels close to New York LaGuardia Airport and get to the check-in counter without rushing:
Flights that take off from LGA make it to their destination within the scheduled time frame 69% of the time.
You'll find New York LaGuardia Airport at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Dresden Airport (DRS)
Consider staying in a hotel close to DRS if you have a late flight from New York to Dresden Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride around three weeks before your New York to Dresden Airport flight.
Getting from Dresden Airport (DRS) to central Dresden
Dresden Airport to central Dresden is about 10 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a taxi, plan in advance to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times can vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.
It typically takes 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Dresden Airport (DRS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Dresden Airport is $531. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,325. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from New York to DRS. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Affordable New York to Dresden Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a better deal is available on plane tickets from New York to DRS.
Discover the best deal on a flight from New York to Dresden Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'
The best time to fly from New York to Dresden Airport (DRS)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from New York to Dresden Airport (DRS). July is the most popular month to visit Dresden. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in January.
The warmest month in Dresden is August, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your New York to DRS plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January has temperatures of between -9ºC (16ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Look for cheap tickets from New York to Dresden Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Dresden
Start your Dresden trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from New York to Dresden Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. Dresden Christmas Market, Zwinger and Semper Opera House are top sights which should be on any well-planned Dresden itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
You've visited Dresden, now it's time to discover other parts of Germany. Journey about 153 kilometres north to Berlin to tick off its top attractions. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall and Parliament Building, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Germany, consider Leipzig, about 97 kilometres west of Dresden. Oper Leipzig, Leipzig Museum of Fine Arts and Stadt Leipzig are among the biggest draws.