Travelling from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Dresden International Airport (DRS): what you need to know
The timezone in Dresden is UTC+1, which is seven hours ahead of Calgary.
Your YYC to DRS flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Dresden International Airport (DRS)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Calgary International Airport to Dresden International Airport flight is $1,280. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $1,214. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from YYC to DRS. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Calgary International Airport to Dresden International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across the month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Calgary International Airport (YYC)
You'll find YYC at 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
Of all flights departing from Calgary International Airport, 65.39% touch down on time at their destination.
Calgary International Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Calgary. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport usually takes 1 hour.
Looking for a handy hotel near YYC? If you've booked an early flight from Calgary International Airport to Dresden International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Dresden International Airport (DRS)
Consider booking a hotel near DRS if you're catching a late Calgary International Airport to Dresden International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Dresden International Airport rental car and discover Dresden and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Keddy By Europcar and Sixt are top providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Dresden International Airport around three weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Dresden International Airport (DRS) to central Dresden
From Dresden International Airport, Dresden is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Dresden International Airport (DRS)
April is the busiest month for flights from Calgary International Airport to Dresden International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Dresden in December.
Book your flight from Calgary International Airport to Dresden International Airport for August if you want to explore Dresden during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from YYC to DRS in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -9ºC (16ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF) on average.
Explore more of Germany
Dresden is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Germany just waiting to be explored. Around 161 kilometres north of Dresden, a visit to Berlin will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Around 370 kilometres north-west of Dresden, Hamburg is another essential stop in Germany. Start your sightseeing at Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
