Dresden Airport is designed for flying over short distances. The large terminal unites under its roof arrival and departure halls, all service centers, a conference hall and an observation deck. The terminal, which used to be the hangar where planes were assembled, is considered one of the most beautiful passenger buildings in Germany.
Over 30,000 aircraft take off and land annually in the Saxon capital. Passenger traffic is about 1.8 million people.
Flights and destinations
The following direct flights are operated from Dresden Airport:
- Amsterdam - daily.
- Basel - 4 times a week.
- Dusseldorf - 3 times a day.
- Frankfurt - 6 times a day.
- Cologne - 3 times a day.
- Moscow - daily.
- Munich - 5 times a day.
- Zurich - once every two days.
Directions with direct flight from Dresden:
- Egypt: Hurghada, Sharm El Sheikh, Marsa Alam.
- Bulgaria: Varna, Burgas.
- France: Corsica.
- Iceland: Reykjavik.
- Italy: Lamezia - Terme.
- Croatia: Dubrovnik.
- Malta.
- Portugal: Madeira, Faro.
- Russia, Saint-Petersburg.
- Spain: Barcelona, Gran Canaria, Mallorca, Malaga, Tenerife.
- Tunisia: Monastir.
- Turkey: Antalya, Bodrum.
- Hungary: Debrecen, Balaton.
- United Arab Emirates: Dubai.
- Cyprus: Paphos
Parking for motorists
How to get to Dresden airport? Air travelers from East Saxony, Northern Bohemia and Poland can take the motorway by car. Near the terminal there is a parking lot for 3,000 parking spaces. Parking can be booked online or immediately on site.
Outdoor parking is the cheapest option. Parking up to 9 days costs only 15 euros. The disadvantages are the limited number of places and the minimum parking time - 7 days. Parking in the garage costs from 25 euros. A short-term stop of the car up to three hours is possible.
Train and bus
The airport to Dresden city center is easily accessible by train. S-Bahn S2 connects the terminal with the main railway stations Dresden - Neustadt and Dresden - Hauptbahnhof, and from Monday to Friday - with the cities of Heidenau and Pirn.
The railway station Dresden - Flygafen is located in the underground level of the terminal building - the only underground suburban station in Saxony. Modern double-decker trains run every 30 minutes. One trip costs 2.30 euros. Tickets can be purchased at the ticket office at the station and at the airport information desk in the arrivals hall.
Bus stops are located opposite the terminal building. Bus number 77 will take travelers to Albertplatz, Pirnisher Platz and Central Station. Bus number 80 goes to the city center. A single trip costs 2.30 euros. Tickets can be purchased at the vending machine at the bus stop or at the airport information desk in the arrivals hall.
A taxi ride from the airport to the city center costs about 20 euros. A taxi rank is located directly at the entrances and exits of the airport. In the arrivals hall there are kiosks of famous car rental companies. How to get to the center from Dresden airport? Very simple: train, bus, taxi.
Terminal Services
Where is the reception? Does the plane arrive on time? If travelers and guests have various questions, the airport staff can help sort them out at the information desk. They also offer ticketing services, taxi calls, and hotel room bookings.
The check-in hall is located in the departure area. It is equipped with elevators and an escalator. At the airport, it is recommended to check in 2 hours before departure. Dresden Airport is a non-smoking airport. Smoking is allowed only in front of the terminal (ashtrays near revolving doors) and in a separate room near the ElbeZeit cafe.
Children's playgrounds are located in the terminal in the departure lounge after passing a security check. After loading their own strollers on the baggage rack, passengers can use the free stroller at the airport. Pre-registration is not required.
If the child travels alone, then special attention will be paid to him. The child must be over 6 years old, after registration, the parents pass him on to the flight crew, who will take care of the baby. At the airport of arrival, the child will be handed over to relatives or acquaintances after presenting the relevant documents.
For travelers and visitors throughout the terminal, free wireless Internet access (2 hours) is provided. In the waiting area there are several workstations for charging phones and work surfaces.
There is a chapel in the arrival hall of Dresden Airport, which is open around the clock. People come here for prayer, often masses and services are held in the chapel.
Safe travel
For a safe and convenient trip, a number of rules must be followed:
- When traveling abroad, even within the European Union, it is necessary to check all travel documents: passport, visa (for international flights), medical insurance (if necessary - a certificate of vaccination).
- Objects such as weapons, pyrotechnics, gas cylinders are not accepted on board.
- You can not leave your luggage unattended, it is better to keep money and jewelry in a secluded place so as not to attract small thieves and pickpockets.
Entertainment and excursions
The airport terminal has shops, travel agencies, bars, cafes and restaurants. Customers and guests can take advantage of the free two-hour parking when visiting the entertainment area of the airport.
Dresden Airport is a popular sightseeing destination. Aviation enthusiasts come here to take photos and videos through a panoramic glass wall. Professional guides will lead you behind the scenes of the airport, tell an interesting story about the construction of the building, and introduce you to the technical features of aircraft and the secrets of their maintenance.