Paris to Dresden flights
Dresden lies 850 km (528 mi) east of Paris, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 50 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.
| Paris | Dresden | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | Germany |
| Population | 2.1 million | 564,904 |
| Elevation | 42 m (138 ft) | 116 m (381 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Nearest large airport | ORY, 14 km out | DRS, 9 km out |
| Postal codes | 75000–75020 | 01067–01465 |
What changes when you arrive in Dresden
Crossing from France into Germany: sockets are Euro, Schuko; 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 Paris
Paris is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 11,975-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG, 23 km), Beauvais-Tillé airport (BVA, 69 km).
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 Paris?
850 km (528 mi) in a straight line, east of Paris.
How long does it take to get from Paris to Dresden by air?
About 1 h 50 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Paris and Dresden?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Paris to Dresden flights?
Typically Paris-Orly Airport (ORY) 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.