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Flights from Washington to Dresden

There are no direct flights from Washington to Dresden. The fastest way is one stop via Munich or Frankfurt, about 10h 02m door to door (20 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 10h 02m
WASDRSFRA

Washington to Dresden at a glance

Fastest journey10h 02mVia Munich, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Munich or Frankfurt

Best ways to fly from Washington 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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WAS Munich (MUC) DRS
Leg 1: Lufthansa, United Airlines · Leg 2: Lufthansa
Thu22:30 WAS12:23 MUC1h 22m connection13:45 MUC14:32 DRSLufthansa
9 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 10h 02m
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WAS Frankfurt (FRA) DRS
Leg 1: Lufthansa, United Airlines · Leg 2: Lufthansa
Thu23:30 WAS12:57 FRA4h 18m connection17:15 FRA18:03 DRSUnited Airlines + Lufthansa
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 12h 33m
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WAS Zurich (ZRH) DRS
Leg 1: SWISS, United Airlines · Leg 2: SWISS
Thu20:30 WAS10:10 ZRH7h 35m connection17:45 ZRH18:54 DRSSWISS
4 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 16h 24m
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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
6,805 km4,226 miles
Journey time
10h 02mon current schedules
Time difference
+6hDresden vs Washington
Currency in Dresden
EUR
Airports
IAD, DCA → DRS

Flights from Washington to Dresden: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Washington to Dresden?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Munich, Frankfurt and Zurich. 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 Washington to Dresden?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 02m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,805 km.
Where do you change planes between Washington and Dresden?
The best connecting points are Munich (MUC), Frankfurt (FRA) and Zurich (ZRH). Lufthansa flies both legs via Munich, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Washington and Dresden?
Washington: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Dresden: Dresden Airport (DRS).
What is the time difference between Washington and Dresden?
Dresden is 6 hours ahead of Washington.

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