Antalya to Dresden (AYT–DRS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
XQ296
XQ SunExpress
73H
5:45 AM
+03 T2
8:10 AM
CEST
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PC5079
PC Pegasus
320
6:55 AM
+03 T2
9:10 AM
CEST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
XQ298
XQ SunExpress
7M8
1:25 PM
+03 T2
3:50 PM
CEST
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
XQ297
XQ SunExpress
73H
9:00 AM
CEST
1:10 PM
+03
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
XQ299
XQ SunExpress
7M8
4:45 PM
CEST
8:55 PM
+03
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Antalya to Dresden
2 carriers, 12 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 12 Flights/wk 1,291 mi 3h 15m nonstop -1h behind 4 1-stop hubs

AYT–DRS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. SunExpress and Pegasus lead the route. The flight covers 1,291 miles in approximately 3h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AYT–DRS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
XQ SunExpress 9 73H, 7M8 3h25
PC Pegasus 3 320 3h15
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – PC
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – XQ
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – XQ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PC + XQ (12 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, AYT to DRS direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AYT to DRS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
272
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Dresden from Antalya

Nearby airports with service to Dresden Airport.
Metric AYT→DRS PFO→DRS
Distance from AYT 178 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 12
Flight time 3h 15m 3h 35m
Airports within 200 miles of AYT with service to Dresden Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Dresden is 1 hour behind Antalya.
AYT: +03 · DRS: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Antalya, it's 5:00 PM in Dresden.
Distance & Flight Time
1,291 mi / 2,078 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 15m to 3h 25m.
Visa & Entry

Turkish passport holders need a Schengen visa to enter Germany. Apply at the German Embassy in Ankara, one of the Consulates General (Istanbul, Izmir, Antalya), or a VFS Global / iDATA center. The visa allows stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the entire Schengen area. Required documents include passport photos, bank statements, flight bookings, hotel reservations or a host invitation letter (Verpflichtungserklarung), and travel insurance covering at least EUR 30,000. The fee is EUR 90 for adults. Processing takes 2 to 4 weeks. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area.

Germany has the largest Turkish diaspora community in the world, with over 3 million people of Turkish origin. Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt, Munich, Hamburg, and Stuttgart all have established Turkish neighborhoods with restaurants, markets, and cultural centers. If visiting family, the Verpflichtungserklarung (formal obligation letter) from the host is processed at their local Auslanderbehorde and carries significant weight in the application. Apply at least 6 weeks before travel during summer as German consulates in Turkey handle the highest volume of Schengen visa applications globally.

Direct flights from Istanbul (IST or SAW) to German cities run 3 to 3 hours 30 minutes on Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, Lufthansa, SunExpress, and others. Frankfurt (FRA), Munich (MUC), Berlin (BER), Dusseldorf (DUS), Hamburg (HAM), Stuttgart (STR), and Cologne (CGN) all have direct Istanbul service. Germany uses the euro, trading at roughly 38 TRY per EUR 1. The Deutschland-Ticket costs EUR 58 per month (TRY 2,204) for unlimited regional and local transit across all of Germany. Single city tickets range from EUR 2.50 to EUR 4 depending on the zone.

AYT–DRS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Antalya to Dresden route.
Route details
Distance1,291 mi / 2,078 km
Flight time3h 15m to 3h 25m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights12 out / 9 return
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: AYT
IATA / ICAOAYT / LTAI
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr38.2M
Elevation177 ft / 54 m
Destination: DRS
IATA / ICAODRS / EDDC
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Elevation755 ft / 230 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AYT to DRS flights.
Nonstop flights from Antalya International Airport to Dresden Airport take approximately 3h 15m to 3h 25m. The route covers 1,291 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Pegasus and SunExpress.
There are approximately 12 nonstop flights per week from AYT to DRS. The return direction has about 9 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DUS, FRA, MUC and ZRH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dresden is 1 hour behind Antalya.
Yes, return flights from DRS to AYT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PFO. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AYT to DRS

Antalya International Airport (AYT) and Dresden Airport (DRS) are connected by nonstop service from Pegasus and SunExpress. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

AYT to DRS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AYT to DRS ranges from 3 hours 15 minutes to 3 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,291 miles (2,078 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via DUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Paphos (PFO).