- Must visit
Old Masters Picture Gallery
Major art museum in the Zwinger, famed for Raphael’s Sistine Madonna and an outstanding collection of European master paintings.
Flights from London to Dresden depart on average 21 times per day, taking around 2h 19m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $29 (€24) if you book in advance.
There are 4 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 45m. May is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 599 miles (964 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€24) |
Flights per day 21 |
Direct flights 4 |
Fastest flight 1h 45m |
First flight 5:50 AM |
Last flight 10:25 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 49 days |
Cheapest price
$375
Average price
$733
Fastest journey
1 h 45 m
Average duration
3 h 29 m
Flights per day
65
Distance
964 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from London to Dresden is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Dresden will cost around $733 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $375.
Of the 65 flights that leave London for Dresden onWed, May 27, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct flights cover the 964 km distance in an average of 3 h 29 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .
On Wed, May 27 the longest flights will take 4 h 5 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.
EW9465 · EW8045+
21926 · RJ 179
SK500 · SK1677+
21894 · RJ 177
SK500 · SK1677+
21926 · RJ 179
SK500 · SK1677+
21910 · RJ 385
LH2485+
21886 · IC 2179+
LH4064
FR 2788
LH5659+
LH68
LH2473+
LH2124
LH901 · LH64
EW9461 · EW9022Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 19m. 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 $29, and a train costs an average of $167.
Distance: 599 miles (964 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$107 Average price Cheapest | $111 Average price | $219 Average price | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 21h 33m Average total duration 21h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 51m Average total duration 12h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 26m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Dresden:
A flight is $4 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Dresden costing on average $111 (€90).
A flight is $112 (€91) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Dresden costing on average $219 (€177).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 21m.
Bus takes on average 21h 3m.
The table below shows live departures for London to Dresden flights for tomorrow, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AF1381 · AF1734+ 21878 · RJ 383 | 6:15 AM London Heathrow Airport | 7h52 | 3:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
AF1381 · AF1734+ 21886 · IC 2179 | 6:15 AM London Heathrow Airport | 9h13 | 4:28 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
AF1381 · AF1734+ 21894 · RJ 177 | 6:15 AM London Heathrow Airport | 9h52 | 5:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
SK500 · SK1677+ 21894 · RJ 177 | 6:40 AM London Heathrow Airport | 9h27 | 5:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
SK500 · SK1677+ 21926 · RJ 179 | 6:40 AM London Heathrow Airport | 13h27 | 9:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
SK500 · SK1677+ 21910 · RJ 385 | 6:40 AM London Heathrow Airport | 11h27 | 7:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
LH2483+ LH4064+ 21886 · IC 2179 | 6:55 AM London Heathrow Airport | 8h33 | 4:28 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
LH2483+ LH4064+ 21894 · RJ 177 | 6:55 AM London Heathrow Airport | 9h12 | 5:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
LH2483+ LH4064+ 21910 · RJ 385 | 6:55 AM London Heathrow Airport | 11h12 | 7:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
LH2485+ LH4064+ 21894 · RJ 177 | 7:25 AM London Heathrow Airport | 8h42 | 5:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
LH2485+ LH4064+ 21886 · IC 2179 | 7:25 AM London Heathrow Airport | 8h03 | 4:28 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
LH2485+ LH2124 | 7:25 AM London Heathrow Airport | 7h20 | 3:45 PM Dresden Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2485+ LH4064+ 21910 · RJ 385 | 7:25 AM London Heathrow Airport | 10h42 | 7:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
BA986+ 21894 · RJ 177 | 7:40 AM London Heathrow Airport | 8h27 | 5:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
BA986+ 21870 · IC 2177 | 7:40 AM London Heathrow Airport | 5h48 | 2:28 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
BA986+ 21886 · IC 2179 | 7:40 AM London Heathrow Airport | 7h48 | 4:28 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
21870 · IC 2177+ EC8625 | 8:00 AM London Gatwick Airport | 5h28 | 2:28 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
21894 · RJ 177+ EC8625 | 8:00 AM London Gatwick Airport | 8h07 | 5:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
21886 · IC 2179+ EC8625 | 8:00 AM London Gatwick Airport | 7h28 | 4:28 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
KL980+ KL1777+ 21910 · RJ 385 | 8:25 AM London City Airport | 9h42 | 7:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
KL980+ KL1777+ 21894 · RJ 177 | 8:25 AM London City Airport | 7h42 | 5:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
KL980+ KL1777+ 21926 · RJ 179 | 8:25 AM London City Airport | 11h42 | 9:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
LH4235+ LH64 | 8:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 5h00 | 2:30 PM Dresden Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH4235+ LH186+ 21894 · RJ 177 | 8:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 7h37 | 5:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
LH4235+ LH186+ 21910 · RJ 385 | 8:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 9h37 | 7:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
LH4235+ LH186+ 21926 · RJ 179 | 8:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 11h37 | 9:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
EW8461+ 21878 · RJ 383 | 8:50 AM London Heathrow Airport | 5h17 | 3:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
EW8461+ 21894 · RJ 177 | 8:50 AM London Heathrow Airport | 7h17 | 5:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
EW8461+ 21886 · IC 2179 | 8:50 AM London Heathrow Airport | 6h38 | 4:28 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
LH2471+ LH2124 | 9:00 AM London Heathrow Airport | 5h45 | 3:45 PM Dresden Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS332 · OS229+ 21926 · RJ 179 | 9:05 AM London Heathrow Airport | 11h02 | 9:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
OS332 · OS229+ 21902 · IC 2271 | 9:05 AM London Heathrow Airport | 8h29 | 6:34 PM Dresden Hbf | 4 transfers | |
OS332 · OS229+ 21910 · RJ 385 | 9:05 AM London Heathrow Airport | 9h02 | 7:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
LH5657+ LH66 | 9:15 AM London City Airport | 7h35 | 5:50 PM Dresden Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5657+ LH64 | 9:15 AM London City Airport | 4h15 | 2:30 PM Dresden Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX461 · LX968+ 21926 · RJ 179 | 9:15 AM London City Airport | 10h52 | 9:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
LX461 · LX968+ 21910 · RJ 385 | 9:15 AM London City Airport | 8h52 | 7:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
LX461 · LX968+ 21902 · IC 2271 | 9:15 AM London City Airport | 8h19 | 6:34 PM Dresden Hbf | 4 transfers | |
LH901 · LH66 | 9:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 7h20 | 5:50 PM Dresden Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH901 · LH64 | 9:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 4h00 | 2:30 PM Dresden Airport | 1 transfer | |
D83511 · D83302+ 21918 · IC 2273 | 10:00 AM London Gatwick Airport | 9h34 | 8:34 PM Dresden Hbf | 4 transfers | |
D83511 · D83302+ 21926 · RJ 179 | 10:00 AM London Gatwick Airport | 10h07 | 9:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
LH2473+ LH2128 | 10:50 AM London Heathrow Airport | 7h20 | 7:10 PM Dresden Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2473+ LH2124 | 10:50 AM London Heathrow Airport | 3h55 | 3:45 PM Dresden Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA7027+ 21894 · RJ 177 | 10:50 AM London City Airport | 5h17 | 5:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
BA7027+ 21910 · RJ 385 | 10:50 AM London City Airport | 7h17 | 7:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
BA7027+ 21926 · RJ 179 | 10:50 AM London City Airport | 9h17 | 9:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
LH4227+ LH192+ 21926 · RJ 179 | 11:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 8h37 | 9:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
LH4227+ LH192+ 21918 · IC 2273 | 11:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 8h04 | 8:34 PM Dresden Hbf | 4 transfers | |
LH4227+ LH66 | 11:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 5h20 | 5:50 PM Dresden Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1581 · AF1834+ 21926 · RJ 179 | 11:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 8h37 | 9:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
LX319+ LX918 | 12:10 PM London Heathrow Airport | 6h00 | 7:10 PM Dresden Airport | 1 transfer | |
EW9465 · EW8045+ 21926 · RJ 179 | 12:10 PM London Heathrow Airport | 7h57 | 9:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
EW9465 · EW9022 | 12:10 PM London Heathrow Airport | 6h40 | 7:50 PM Dresden Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX319+ LX970+ 21926 · RJ 179 | 12:10 PM London Heathrow Airport | 7h57 | 9:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
OS334 · OS233+ 21926 · RJ 179 | 12:20 PM London Heathrow Airport | 7h47 | 9:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
BA992+ 21926 · RJ 179 | 1:20 PM London Heathrow Airport | 6h47 | 9:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
BA992+ 21918 · IC 2273 · 16531 | 1:20 PM London Heathrow Airport | 6h14 | 8:34 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
LH2475+ LH2128 | 1:35 PM London Heathrow Airport | 4h35 | 7:10 PM Dresden Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX333 · LX918 | 1:50 PM London Heathrow Airport | 4h20 | 7:10 PM Dresden Airport | 1 transfer | |
EW9461 · EW9022 | 2:45 PM London Heathrow Airport | 4h05 | 7:50 PM Dresden Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH909 · LH68 | 3:30 PM London Heathrow Airport | 6h40 | 11:10 PM Dresden Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH915 · LH68 | 5:30 PM London Heathrow Airport | 4h40 | 11:10 PM Dresden Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5659+ LH68 | 6:30 PM London City Airport | 3h40 | 11:10 PM Dresden Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 2788 | 8:15 PM London Stansted Airport | 1h45 | 11:00 PM Berlin Brandenburg Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Major art museum in the Zwinger, famed for Raphael’s Sistine Madonna and an outstanding collection of European master paintings.
World-famous treasury in Dresden Castle displaying exquisite jewels, goldsmith works, and court treasures of the Saxon rulers.
Leading museum for modern art and sculpture, with works from Romanticism to the present in a refined riverside setting.
Reconstructed historic square around the Frauenkirche, lively and photogenic, with some of Dresden’s most iconic urban views.
Dresden’s traditional central square, important for city life, markets, and seasonal events such as the famous Striezelmarkt.
Historic bridge with superb old town skyline views, especially popular for sunrise, sunset, and riverfront photography.
Rich yeasted fruit bread with butter, raisins, candied citrus, and marzipan, protected as a Dresden specialty and especially famous during Advent.
Traditional Saxon sheet cake with layers of dough, quark filling, and a custardy egg-butter topping; one of Dresden’s best-known pastries.
Saxon-style marinated pot roast, often served with red cabbage and dumplings; a classic regional comfort dish found in traditional inns.
Established upscale seafood and fine-dining restaurant near the Frauenkirche, known for polished service and an elegant setting.
Well-known historic vaulted restaurant serving Saxon and German classics in a distinctive atmospheric cellar near the old town landmarks.
Popular Bavarian beer hall in central Dresden with hearty German dishes, Augustiner beer, and a lively traditional atmosphere.
Prices are moderate by German standards. Museums and transit are reasonable, while hotels and central dining cost more.
Service is usually included, but small tips are expected. Round up in cafes and taxis. In restaurants, add about 5-10% for good service and hand it directly to staff.
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