Berlin to Dresden flights
Dresden lies 165 km (103 mi) south of Berlin, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 58 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Berlin | Dresden | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Population | 3.4 million | 564,904 |
| Elevation | 43 m (141 ft) | 116 m (381 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Nearest large airport | BER, 19 km out | DRS, 9 km out |
| Postal codes | 10115–14199 | 01067–01465 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Berlin
Berlin is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Dresden
Dresden is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Dresden Airport (DRS), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,350 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dresden Airport | DRS | 9 km (6 mi) | 9,350 ft | 755 ft |
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Staying in Dresden
Our booking partner lists 937 places to stay in Dresden. Of the 699 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (470), and 9 are five-star. Across 218 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 477,922 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Dresden from Berlin?
165 km (103 mi) in a straight line, south of Berlin.
How long does it take to get from Berlin to Dresden by air?
About 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Berlin and Dresden?
No, both are on Europe/Berlin at the moment.
Which airports are used for Berlin to Dresden flights?
Typically Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Dresden Airport (DRS).
Where can I stay in Dresden?
Our booking partner lists 937 places to stay in Dresden, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.