Dresden to Frankfurt am Main (DRS–FRA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DRS–FRA is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Lufthansa, Aegean Airlines and Air India lead the route. The flight covers 241 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LH Lufthansa | 26 | 319, CR9 | 1h05 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| A3 Aegean Airlines | 14 | 319 | 1h05 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| AI Air India | 12 | 319 | 1h05 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| AC Air Canada | 7 | 319 | 1h05 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| AZ ITA Airways | 7 | 319 | 1h05 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 7 | 319 | 1h05 | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Frankfurt am Main from Dresden
| Metric | DRS→FRA | LEJ→FRA | PRG→FRA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DRS | – | 69 mi | 75 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 4 | 8 |
| Weekly flights | 73 | 60 | 95 |
| Flight time | 1h 5m | 1h | 1h |
Travel Essentials
DRS: CET · FRA: CET
When it's 6:00 PM in Dresden, it's 6:00 PM in Frankfurt am Main.
S8/S9 S-Bahn to Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (15 min, €5.65) departs from the basement of Terminal 1 Regional station. For long-distance travel to other German cities, the Fernbahnhof (separate building, connected by walkway) has direct ICE services; check if your train stops here before going into the city.Taxis from Terminal 1/2 to Frankfurt city centre cost €25–40. Rental car agencies are at both terminals. Terminal 2 is connected to Terminal 1 via the free SkyLine monorail; allow 5–10 minutes for the transfer. No airport supplement applies to Frankfurt public transit.
Continental climate with moderate continental influence. Winters are cold (−1 to 5°C) with periodic snow and ice. FRA handles de-icing well but heavy snowfall causes delays across the network. Fog along the Rhine Valley is a significant departure risk in November through January, sometimes persisting until midday.
Summers are warm (22–30°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause brief but sharp delays. Spring is mild and damp. Autumn offers the best settled weather. FRA is a major hub. Weather delays cascade through Lufthansa's global network.
DRS–FRA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DRS to FRA
Dresden Airport (DRS) and Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) are connected by nonstop service from Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, Air India, ITA Airways, Cathay Pacific and Lufthansa. With 73 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DRS to FRA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DRS to FRA ranges from 1 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 241 miles (388 km). There are approximately 73 weekly flights outbound and 66 return, totaling 139 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via PMI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Schkeuditz (LEJ), Prague (PRG) and Berlin (BER).