Flying from Dresden International Airport (DRS) to London: what you need to know
The timezone in London is UTC+0. The city is 1 hour behind Dresden, where Dresden International Airport is located.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from DRS to London.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and maybe even visit a new city. When searching for flights from DRS to London, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some options to consider:
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
You can visit United Kingdom for tourism purposes without a visa if you hold a passport from Germany. But before reserving your cheap tickets from Dresden International Airport to London, make sure you have the most up-to-date information. Visa rules can change, and you may require some travel documentation if your trip is for work or other reasons.
Located around 13 kilometres from central Dresden, DRS can be reached in about 23 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 14 minutes.
After a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near DRS. Whether you're catching an early flight from Dresden International Airport to London or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
How to find the cheapest flights from Dresden International Airport (DRS) to London
85 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Dresden International Airport to London. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 215 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from DRS to London if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, make the most of the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across the month when looking for a ticket from Dresden International Airport to London.
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Take advantage of the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Dresden International Airport to London, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is around 31 kilometres from the centre of London. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 57 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour and 1 minute.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Dresden International Airport to London, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near LHR:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
After your flight from Dresden International Airport to London has hit the tarmac, you can reach the city centre in around 1 hour and 19 minutes by car. Central London is roughly 80 kilometres from London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
The journey will take approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to LGW. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from DRS to London:
Best time to go to London
July is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Dresden International Airport to London while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to London, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
When booking your flight from Dresden International Airport to London, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in London, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC to 26ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap flights from DRS to London around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about London
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in London right here. Check out these options once you've booked your flight from Dresden International Airport to London:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace are top sights which should be on any good London itinerary.
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