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The British Museum
Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Flights from Dresden to London depart on average 19 times per day, taking around 2h 24m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $26 if you book in advance.
There are 3 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:50, the last at 22:25. The fastest flight covers the 599 miles (964 km) distance in 1h 50m. December is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 599 miles (964 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 |
Flights per day 19 |
Direct flights 3 |
Fastest flight 1h 50m |
First flight 5:50 AM |
Last flight 10:25 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 21 days |
Cheapest price
$107
Average price
$324
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
1 h 52 m
Flights per day
58
Distance
964 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Dresden to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dresden to London will cost around $324 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $107.
Of the 58 flights that leave Dresden for London onThu, Aug 06, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 06 the direct flights cover the 964 km distance in an average of 1 h 52 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
On Thu, Aug 06 the longest flights will take 1 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
RK 1375
IC 2174+
U25752
IC 2176+
U25752
IC 2178+
U25752
S1 · IC 2270+
U25752
FR 146
FR 177
FR 144
FR 1014
RK 1375Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Dresden to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.0 - 2.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $26, and a train costs an average of $146.
Distance: 599 miles (964 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$107 Average price Cheapest | $109 Average price | $232 Average price | $208 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 21h 46m Average total duration 21h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 58m Average total duration 9h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.9 - 5.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to London:
A flight is $1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dresden to London costing on average $109.
A flight is $125 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to London costing on average $232.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 28m.
Bus takes on average 21h 16m.
The table below shows live departures for Dresden to London flights for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 2178+ U28626 | 11:35 AM Dresden Hbf | 8h50 | 7:25 PM London Gatwick Airport | 1 transfer | |
IC 2178+ EW8464 | 11:35 AM Dresden Hbf | 7h30 | 6:05 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
IC 2178+ BA8494 | 11:35 AM Dresden Hbf | 7h05 | 5:40 PM London City Airport | 1 transfer | |
RJ 382 · 21889+ KL1782 · KL977 | 12:53 PM Dresden Hbf | 19h22 | 7:15 AM London City Airport | 3 transfers | |
RJ 382 · 21889+ BA995 | 12:53 PM Dresden Hbf | 8h52 | 8:45 PM London Heathrow Airport | 2 transfers | |
RJ 382 · 21889+ U28626 | 12:53 PM Dresden Hbf | 7h32 | 7:25 PM London Gatwick Airport | 2 transfers | |
IC 2176+ BA995 | 1:35 PM Dresden Hbf | 8h10 | 8:45 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
IC 2176+ KL1782 · KL981 | 1:35 PM Dresden Hbf | 20h15 | 8:50 AM London City Airport | 2 transfers | |
IC 2176+ KL1782 · KL977 | 1:35 PM Dresden Hbf | 18h40 | 7:15 AM London City Airport | 2 transfers | |
FR 1375 | 2:45 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1h55 | 3:40 PM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 176 · 21905+ SK1680 · SK501 | 2:53 PM Dresden Hbf | 19h27 | 9:20 AM London Heathrow Airport | 3 transfers | |
RJ 176 · 21905+ SK505 · SK1680 | 2:53 PM Dresden Hbf | 26h07 | 4:00 PM London Heathrow Airport | 3 transfers | |
RJ 176 · 21905+ SK1680 · SK1501 | 2:53 PM Dresden Hbf | 31h47 | 9:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 3 transfers | |
FR 146 | 3:10 PM Berlin Brandenburg Airport | 1h50 | 4:00 PM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2174+ SK1680 · SK501 | 3:35 PM Dresden Hbf | 18h45 | 9:20 AM London Heathrow Airport | 2 transfers | |
IC 2174+ SK1501 · SK1680 | 3:35 PM Dresden Hbf | 31h05 | 9:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 2 transfers | |
IC 2174+ SK1680 · SK505 | 3:35 PM Dresden Hbf | 25h25 | 4:00 PM London Heathrow Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH2125 · LH2480 | 4:20 PM Dresden Airport | 4h20 | 7:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2125 · LH2484 | 4:20 PM Dresden Airport | 7h20 | 10:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2125 · LH2482 | 4:20 PM Dresden Airport | 5h25 | 8:45 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH67 · LH922 | 6:35 PM Dresden Airport | 4h35 | 10:10 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 2789 | 7:00 PM Berlin Brandenburg Airport | 1h50 | 7:50 PM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
FR 1427 | 8:30 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1h55 | 9:25 PM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, August 6 | |||||
LH69+ LH5656 | 6:00 AM Dresden Airport | 3h40 | 8:40 AM London City Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH69+ LH4228 | 6:00 AM Dresden Airport | 7h40 | 12:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH69+ LH4226 | 6:00 AM Dresden Airport | 5h40 | 10:40 AM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH69 · LH908 | 6:00 AM Dresden Airport | 9h40 | 2:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH69 · LH914 | 6:00 AM Dresden Airport | 11h40 | 4:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
RJ 870 · 21841+ EW8464 | 6:53 AM Dresden Hbf | 12h12 | 6:05 PM London Heathrow Airport | 2 transfers | |
RJ 870 · 21841+ U28626 | 6:53 AM Dresden Hbf | 13h12 | 7:05 PM London Gatwick Airport | 2 transfers | |
RJ 870 · 21841+ BA8494 | 6:53 AM Dresden Hbf | 11h47 | 5:40 PM London City Airport | 2 transfers | |
FR 146 | 7:20 AM Berlin Brandenburg Airport | 1h50 | 8:10 AM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
S1 · IC 2272+ EW8464 | 7:30 AM Dresden Hbf | 11h35 | 6:05 PM London Heathrow Airport | 2 transfers | |
S1 · IC 2272+ U28626 | 7:30 AM Dresden Hbf | 12h35 | 7:05 PM London Gatwick Airport | 2 transfers | |
S1 · IC 2272+ BA8494 | 7:30 AM Dresden Hbf | 11h10 | 5:40 PM London City Airport | 2 transfers | |
RJ 384 · 21857+ EW8464 | 8:53 AM Dresden Hbf | 10h12 | 6:05 PM London Heathrow Airport | 2 transfers | |
RJ 384 · 21857+ U25752 | 8:53 AM Dresden Hbf | 13h32 | 9:25 PM London Southend Airport | 2 transfers | |
RJ 384 · 21857+ U28626 | 8:53 AM Dresden Hbf | 11h12 | 7:05 PM London Gatwick Airport | 2 transfers | |
S1 · IC 2270+ EW8464 | 9:30 AM Dresden Hbf | 9h35 | 6:05 PM London Heathrow Airport | 2 transfers | |
S1 · IC 2270+ U25752 | 9:30 AM Dresden Hbf | 12h55 | 9:25 PM London Southend Airport | 2 transfers | |
S1 · IC 2270+ U28626 | 9:30 AM Dresden Hbf | 10h35 | 7:05 PM London Gatwick Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH2123 · LH2476 | 9:35 AM Dresden Airport | 7h05 | 3:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2123 · LH2478 | 9:35 AM Dresden Airport | 8h30 | 5:05 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2123 · LH2474 | 9:35 AM Dresden Airport | 4h15 | 12:50 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2123 · LH2480 | 9:35 AM Dresden Airport | 11h05 | 7:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2123 · LH2470 | 9:35 AM Dresden Airport | 23h40 | 8:15 AM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2123 · LH2482 | 9:35 AM Dresden Airport | 12h10 | 8:45 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2123 · LH2486 | 9:35 AM Dresden Airport | 9h50 | 6:25 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 1014 | 10:35 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1h55 | 11:30 AM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 178 · 21873+ U22604 | 10:53 AM Dresden Hbf | 12h32 | 10:25 PM London Luton Airport | 2 transfers | |
RJ 178 · 21873+ U25752 | 10:53 AM Dresden Hbf | 11h32 | 9:25 PM London Southend Airport | 2 transfers | |
RJ 178 · 21873+ U28626 | 10:53 AM Dresden Hbf | 9h12 | 7:05 PM London Gatwick Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH63 · LH908 | 10:55 AM Dresden Airport | 4h45 | 2:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH63 · LH914 | 10:55 AM Dresden Airport | 6h45 | 4:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH63+ LH4230 | 10:55 AM Dresden Airport | 7h45 | 5:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH63+ LH5658 | 10:55 AM Dresden Airport | 8h00 | 5:55 PM London City Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH63 · LH918 | 10:55 AM Dresden Airport | 8h45 | 6:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH63+ LH4232 | 10:55 AM Dresden Airport | 10h45 | 8:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Leading art museum on Trafalgar Square with masterpieces from Van Gogh, Turner and da Vinci. Free and internationally renowned.
Grand museum of art, design and performance with fashion, sculpture and decorative arts collections in South Kensington.
Lively riverside stretch linking major landmarks, markets and cultural venues. Ideal for walking, views and people-watching.
Large royal park with the Serpentine, rose gardens and broad lawns. Excellent for relaxing, boating and central green space.
Historic Greenwich riverside district with maritime heritage, market streets and hilltop views near major cultural landmarks.
Classic English fish fried in batter with chips. A London staple tied to the city’s working-class food culture and best eaten fresh with salt and vinegar.
Slow-cooked beef, carrots, onions and herbs under a suet pastry lid. A comforting British pie long associated with London pubs and Sunday meals.
A full cooked breakfast with eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms and toast. A traditional morning meal served across London cafes and hotels.
Celebrated fine dining restaurant by Heston Blumenthal showcasing historic British dishes in an elegant, high-end Knightsbridge room.
Well-known pub serving excellent pies, ales and British mains in a relaxed, polished gastropub setting near Victoria Park.
Historic Covent Garden restaurant famous for classic British pies in a lively, traditional setting popular with locals and visitors.
Very costly by European standards. Hotels, dining, and transit are pricier than in most UK and EU city breaks, especially in central areas.
Restaurants often add 12.5% service; if not, tip 10-12%. Taxis: round up or 10%. Cafes: optional small change or none.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dresden to London by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Dresden to London flights use the Dresden Airport to London Heathrow Airport airport pair, with some services landing at London Stansted Airport. Use this guide to compare Dresden and London airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Dresden Airport is 7 km from Dresden city centre. Public transport options include:
Dresden Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the terminal.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dresden Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dresden Airport: Elevators, ramps.
London Heathrow Airport is 23 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Heathrow Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for up to 4 hours. ATMs are located in all terminals, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Heathrow Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Heathrow Airport: Assistance.
London Stansted Airport is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Stansted Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for 4 hours. ATMs are located in both the arrivals and departures areas, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Stansted Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Stansted Airport: Ramps, toilets.
London City Airport is 12 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London City Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the terminal.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London City Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London City Airport: Elevators, ramps.
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