Minsk to Dresden flights
Dresden lies 987 km (613 mi) west of Minsk, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 1 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.
| Minsk | Dresden | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Belarus | Germany |
| Population | 1.7 million | 564,904 |
| Elevation | 222 m (728 ft) | 116 m (381 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Minsk) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Nearest large airport | MSQ, 31 km out | DRS, 9 km out |
| Postal codes | 220002–220141 | 01067–01465 |
Clocks in Dresden are 1 h behind Minsk right now, so a 2 h 1 min journey lands only 1 h 1 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Dresden
Crossing from Belarus into Germany: money changes from the Belarusian ruble to the Euro (EUR); the dialling code becomes +49; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Airports at each end
Leaving Minsk
Minsk is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Minsk National Airport (MSQ), 31 km (19 mi) from the centre, whose 12,139-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 Minsk?
987 km (613 mi) in a straight line, west of Minsk.
How long does it take to get from Minsk to Dresden by air?
About 2 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Minsk and Dresden?
Dresden is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Berlin against Europe/Minsk).
Which airports are used for Minsk to Dresden flights?
Typically Minsk National Airport (MSQ) to Dresden Airport (DRS).
What currency do I need in Dresden?
The Euro (EUR).
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.