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Flights from Dresden to Zurich

Nonstop flights from Dresden (DRS) to Zurich (ZRH) take about 1h 12m (557 km). SWISS and airBaltic fly it. Lowest fare seen: $246 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Zurich

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Airport transfer

ZRH → Zurich, booked before you fly

A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.

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Before you flyAirport lounges at Dresden →1 lounge at Dresden AirportTrains, buses and taxi faresZRH to Zurich: getting into town →Early arrival or late flightLuggage storage in Zurich →9 drop-off points, from €3.90

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Airlines flying Dresden to Zurich

Carriers on DRS–ZRH according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ SWISSnonstop fare seen✈ airBalticnonstop fare seen

Dresden to Zurich fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Dec 2026, from $246 one-way. With stops: Oct 2026, from $179. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$27728 Oct 2026 · SWISS$179 · 2 stops28 Oct 2026
Nov 2026—$220 · 3 stops1 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$24615 Dec 2026 · SWISS$200 · 1 stop14 Dec 2026
Apr 2027—$188 · 1 stop17 Apr 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $179 for October 2026, $188 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 2 of 2 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Dresden to Zurich, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Dresden to Zurich flights

How long is the flight from Dresden to Zurich?
A nonstop flight from Dresden (DRS) to Zurich (ZRH) takes about 1h 12m, covering 557 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Dresden from Zurich by air?
The great-circle distance between Dresden Airport and Zürich Airport is 557 km (346 miles), a short-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Dresden to Zurich?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the DRS–ZRH route include SWISS and airBaltic. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Dresden to Zurich cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on DRS–ZRH was $246 USD with SWISS (nonstop), departing 15 Dec 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Dresden to Zurich?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in October 2026 were cheapest, from $179 one-way, against $220 for November 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Dresden to Zurich?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $179 with 2 stops against $246 nonstop, a saving of $67. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Dresden to Zurich?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Zurich visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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