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Flights from Istanbul to Dresden
There are no direct flights from Istanbul to Dresden. The fastest way is one stop via Frankfurt or Zurich, about 7h 18m door to door (2 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 4h 53m
Istanbul to Dresden at a glance
Fastest journey4h 53mVia Frankfurt, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or Zurich
Best ways to fly from Istanbul 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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IST Frankfurt (FRA) DRS
Leg 1: Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines · Leg 2: Lufthansa
Sun16:30 IST18:11 FRA3h 49m connection22:00 FRA22:48 DRSTurkish Airlines + Lufthansa
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IST Zurich (ZRH) DRS
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: SWISS
Sun08:15 IST09:50 ZRH8h 55m connection18:45 ZRH19:54 DRSTurkish Airlines + SWISS
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IST Antalya (AYT) DRS
Leg 1: Pegasus Airlines · Leg 2: Corendon Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, Sundair
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
- 1,616 km1,004 miles
- Journey time
- 4h 53mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -2hDresden vs Istanbul
- Currency in Dresden
- EUR
- Airports
- IST, SAW → DRS
Flights from Istanbul to Dresden: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Dresden?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt, 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 Istanbul to Dresden?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 53m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,616 km.
Where do you change planes between Istanbul and Dresden?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), Zurich (ZRH), Munich (MUC) and Antalya (AYT). Lufthansa flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Istanbul and Dresden?
Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). Dresden: Dresden Airport (DRS).
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Dresden?
Dresden is 2 hours behind Istanbul.
