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

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LX916+1
LX Swiss
290
7:50 AM
CEST
9:05 AM
CEST
1h 15m
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AI7721cs
AI Air India
290
7:50 AM
CEST
9:05 AM
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1h 15m
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LX918
LX Swiss
223
1:03 PM
CEST
2:20 PM
CEST
1h 17m
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AI7722+1
AI Air India
290
9:55 AM
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11:10 AM
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LX919
LX Swiss
223
7:40 PM
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8:55 PM
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Zurich to Dresden
1 carrier, 10 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 10 Flights/wk 346 mi 1h 15m nonstop 6 1-stop hubs

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, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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 8 223, 290 1h15-1h17 – Star Alliance AI
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – LX
290 Embraer E190-E2 – AI, LX
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: LX (8 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
3
flights
Tue
3
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
10
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
6
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
474
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 to 1h 17m.
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 to 1h 17m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights10 out / 5 return
1-stop connections6 hubs
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 approximately 1h 15m to 1h 17m. The route covers 346 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Swiss. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 10 nonstop flights per week from ZRH to DRS. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BCN, PMI, DUS, FRA, MUC and AYT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from DRS to ZRH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 ZRH to DRS

Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Dresden Airport (DRS) are connected by nonstop service from Swiss. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ZRH to DRS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ZRH to DRS ranges from 1 hours 15 minutes to 1 hours 17 minutes. The route covers a distance of 346 miles (557 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via BCN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.