Zurich to Dresden (ZRH–DRS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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346 mi airlines charter/private 8/wk
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Flight Schedule 5 flights Verified 11m ago
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LX916+1
LX Swiss
223
7:50 AM
CEST
9:05 AM
CEST
1h 15m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
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AI7721cs
AI Air India
290
7:50 AM
CEST
9:05 AM
CEST
1h 15m
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M T W T F S S
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LX918
LX Swiss
E95
5:50 PM
CEST
7:10 PM
CEST
1h 20m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
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AI7722+1
AI Air India
290
9:55 AM
CEST
11:10 AM
CEST
1h 15m
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M T W T F S S
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LX919
LX Swiss
223
8:00 PM
CEST
9:15 PM
CEST
1h 15m
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M T W T F S S
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 8 hubs
FRA Frankfurt am Main 2h 50m AZDEET → A3AIAZ Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Dresden flights
MUC Munich 2h 55m AIAZLH → A3LHNH Munich (MUC) to Dresden flights
DUS Düsseldorf 4h 10m AIAZEW → EW Düsseldorf (DUS) to Dresden flights
PMI Palma de Mallorca 5h 15m CSDEEW → EWSR Palma de Mallorca (PMI) to Dresden flights
AYT Antalya 9h 10m LXPCWK → PCXQ Antalya (AYT) to Dresden flights
HER Heraklion 10h 55m A3CSDE → SR Heraklion (HER) to Dresden flights
RHO Rhodes 14h 33m CSLXW2 → SR Rhodes (RHO) to Dresden flights
BCN Barcelona ~5h 45m ACIBLA → Barcelona (BCN) to Dresden flights
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Zurich to Dresden
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 346 mi 1h 15m nonstop

ZRH–DRS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Swiss leads the route. The flight covers 346 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ZRH–DRS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LX Swiss Also: AI 6 223, E95 1h15-1h20 – Star Alliance AI
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – LX
290 Embraer E190-E2 – AI
E95 Embraer 195 – LX
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: LX (6 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ZRH to DRS direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ZRH to DRS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
FRA ~2h 50m MUC ~2h 55m DUS ~4h 10m PMI ~5h 15m BCN ~5h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
580
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Dresden is 0 hours the same as Zurich.
ZRH: CEST · DRS: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 6:00 PM in Dresden.
Distance & Flight Time
346 mi / 557 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 15m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Switzerland and Germany are both Schengen members. Swiss citizens have full freedom of movement and can live, work, and travel in Germany without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or national ID card is sufficient for entry.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to ZRH

Direct SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) trains run from Zurich HB (main station) to the airport station in 10 minutes, departing every 10–15 minutes for CHF 6.80 with a standard zone 1–2 ticket. From other Swiss cities, intercity trains call at Zurich Airport station directly; Basel (65 min), Bern (90 min), Geneva (2h45) all have direct connections. The airport station is integrated beneath the terminal.Taxis from Zurich city centre cost CHF 55–75 and take 15–25 minutes via the A1 motorway. Driving is practical; the terminal has a large multi-storey car park (P1/P2/P3) with short- and long-term rates. Rental cars are on-site.

Facts

ZRH–DRS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zurich to Dresden route.
Route details
Distance346 mi / 557 km
Flight time1h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 5 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ZRH
Full nameZürich Airport
IATA / ICAOZRH / LSZH
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr31.2M
Elevation1,417 ft / 432 m
Destination: DRS
Full nameDresden Airport
IATA / ICAODRS / EDDC
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Elevation755 ft / 230 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ZRH to DRS flights.
Nonstop flights from Zürich Airport to Dresden Airport take about 1h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 346 miles.
1 airline operates flights from ZRH to DRS: Swiss.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Frankfurt Main, Munich and Düsseldorf.
Yes, return flights from DRS to ZRH 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 ZRH to DRS

Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Dresden Airport (DRS) are connected by nonstop service from Swiss. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ZRH to DRS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ZRH to DRS is about 1 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 346 miles (557 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 13 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Frankfurt Main, Munich and Düsseldorf. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.