Frankfurt am Main to Dresden (FRA–DRS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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241 mi airlines 66/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
CX6709
CX Cathay Pacific
CR9
9:10 AM
CET T1
10:15 AM
CET
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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LH206
LH Lufthan
CR9
9:25 AM
CET T1
10:30 AM
CET
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
A31416
A3 Aegean
319
12:25 PM
CET T1
1:30 PM
CET
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AI8860
AI Air India
319
12:50 PM
CET T1
1:55 PM
CET
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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LH210
LH Lufthan
319
1:00 PM
CET T1
1:57 PM
CET
0h 57m
M T W T F S S
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LH214
LH Lufthan
319
5:10 PM
CET T1
6:15 PM
CET
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AZ4688
AZ ITA
319
9:10 PM
CET T1
10:15 PM
CET
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
A31444
A3 Aegean
319
9:10 PM
CET T1
10:15 PM
CET
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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LH216
LH Lufthan
32N
9:15 PM
CET T1
10:20 PM
CET
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AI8858
AI Air India
319
9:15 PM
CET T1
10:20 PM
CET
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AI8861
AI Air India
319
6:05 AM
CET
7:10 AM
CET
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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CX6708
CX Cathay Pacific
319
6:05 AM
CET
7:10 AM
CET
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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A31447
A3 Aegean
319
6:05 AM
CET
7:10 AM
CET
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AC9132
AC Air Canada
319
6:05 AM
CET
7:10 AM
CET
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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LH207
LH Lufthan
319
6:05 AM
CET
7:10 AM
CET
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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LH211
LH Lufthan
CR9
11:10 AM
CET
12:15 PM
CET
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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A31429
A3 Aegean
319
2:35 PM
CET
3:40 PM
CET
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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LH215
LH Lufthan
319
2:35 PM
CET
3:40 PM
CET
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI8859
AI Air India
319
2:35 PM
CET
3:40 PM
CET
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AZ4731
AZ ITA
319
2:35 PM
CET
3:40 PM
CET
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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LH219
LH Lufthan
319
7:05 PM
CET
8:10 PM
CET
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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Frankfurt am Main to Dresden
5 carriers, 66 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 66 Flights/wk 241 mi 0h 57m nonstop 4 1-stop hubs

FRA–DRS is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Lufthansa, Aegean Airlines and Air India lead the route. The flight covers 241 miles in approximately 0h 57m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FRA–DRS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LH Lufthansa 26 319, 32N, CR9 0h57-1h05 Star Alliance
A3 Aegean Airlines 14 319 1h05 Star Alliance
AI Air India 12 319 1h05 Star Alliance
AZ ITA Airways 7 319 1h05 SkyTeam
CX Cathay Pacific 7 CR9 1h05 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – A3, AI, AZ, LH
32N Airbus A320neo – LH
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – CX, LH
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: A3 + AI + LH (52 flights/wk, 79%)
SkyTeam: AZ (7 flights/wk, 11%)
Oneworld: CX (7 flights/wk, 11%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, FRA to DRS direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
66
Outbound / wk
73
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FRA to DRS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
394
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Dresden is 0 hours the same as Frankfurt am Main.
FRA: CET · DRS: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in Frankfurt am Main, it's 6:00 PM in Dresden.
Distance & Flight Time
241 mi / 388 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 57m to 1h 5m.
Getting to FRA

S-Bahn lines S8 and S9 run from Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (main station) to Terminal 1 every 15 minutes (15 min, €5.65 single or included in a Frankfurt day ticket). ICE and IC long-distance trains serve the airport's own long-distance station (Fernbahnhof); this is separate from the S-Bahn Regional station and connects Frankfurt to Cologne, Stuttgart, Munich, and other cities without requiring travel through the city centre.Taxis from the city centre cost €25–35 and take 15–25 minutes. Terminal 2 connects to Terminal 1 via the free SkyLine people mover.

FRA–DRS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Frankfurt am Main to Dresden route.
Route details
Distance241 mi / 388 km
Flight time0h 57m to 1h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights66 out / 73 return
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: FRA
IATA / ICAOFRA / EDDF
TimezoneEurope/Busingen
Passengers/yr61.5M
Elevation364 ft / 111 m
Destination: DRS
IATA / ICAODRS / EDDC
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Elevation755 ft / 230 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FRA to DRS flights.
Nonstop flights from Frankfurt Main Airport to Dresden Airport take approximately 0h 57m to 1h 5m. The route covers 241 miles.
5 airlines operate nonstop service: Aegean Airlines, Air India, ITA Airways, Cathay Pacific and Lufthansa.
There are approximately 66 nonstop flights per week from FRA to DRS. The return direction has about 73 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MUC, ZRH, DUS and PMI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from DRS to FRA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from FRA to DRS

Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) and Dresden Airport (DRS) are connected by nonstop service from Aegean Airlines, Air India, ITA Airways, Cathay Pacific and Lufthansa. With 66 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

FRA to DRS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FRA to DRS ranges from 0 hours 57 minutes to 1 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 241 miles (388 km). There are approximately 66 weekly flights outbound and 73 return, totaling 139 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via MUC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.