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Flights from Cologne to Dresden

There are no direct flights from Cologne to Dresden. The fastest way is one stop via Zurich or Munich, about 3h 24m door to door (35 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 3h 24m
CGNDRSMUC

Cologne to Dresden at a glance

Fastest journey3h 24mVia Zurich, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Zurich or Munich

Best ways to fly from Cologne to Dresden

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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CGN Zurich (ZRH) DRS
Leg 1: Eurowings · Leg 2: SWISS
Sun16:30 CGN17:25 ZRH1h 20m connection18:45 ZRH19:54 DRSEurowings + SWISS
8 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 3h 24m
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CGN Munich (MUC) DRS
Leg 1: Eurowings, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines · Leg 2: Lufthansa
Wed15:30 CGN16:25 MUC2h 05m connection18:30 MUC19:17 DRSEurowings + Lufthansa
27 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 47m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
474 km294 miles
Journey time
3h 24mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneDresden vs Cologne
Currency in Dresden
EUR
Airports
CGN → DRS

Flights from Cologne to Dresden: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cologne to Dresden?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Zurich and Munich. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Cologne to Dresden?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 24m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 474 km.
Where do you change planes between Cologne and Dresden?
The best connecting points are Zurich (ZRH) and Munich (MUC). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Cologne and Dresden?
Cologne: Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN). Dresden: Dresden Airport (DRS).

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