Travelling from Toronto to Dresden International Airport (DRS): what you need to know
Organizing your flight from Toronto to Dresden International Airport (DRS) begins with finding the right airport to start your journey. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are the main terminals in Toronto.
Dresden International Airport is located in Dresden. The city operates in the UTC+1 timezone and is 5 hours ahead of Toronto.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Toronto to DRS. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Travelling from central Toronto to YYZ takes around 49 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 26 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Need a convenient hotel close to Pearson International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Toronto to Dresden International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Split up your flight from Toronto to Dresden International Airport with a stop so you can freshen up or cross a new place off your list. Some great stopovers between Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and DRS are:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
On public transport, you can travel from central Toronto to YTZ in about 39 minutes. The airport is roughly 3 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Start your vacation sooner with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Toronto to DRS, take it easy in one of these hotels close to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport:
About Dresden International Airport (DRS)
Book a hotel close to DRS if you're catching a late flight from Toronto to Dresden International Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Dresden International Airport (DRS) to central Dresden
Dresden International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from central Dresden. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 23 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour and 14 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Dresden International Airport (DRS)
C$507 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Dresden International Airport. Return flights start from C$962. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
We suggest booking as soon as possible to secure flight tickets from Toronto to DRS. You're more likely to snag a great deal and enjoy a wider selection of flight times and dates.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Dresden International Airport (DRS)
December is the quietest time to travel to Dresden. Alternatively, follow the crowds and take your trip in July. This is the busiest month for flights from Toronto to Dresden International Airport.
When booking your flight from Toronto to DRS, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Dresden, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC to 26ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Toronto to Dresden International Airport in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -9ºC and 5ºC on average.
More about Dresden
After locking in your flight from Toronto to Dresden International Airport, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Dresden:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Frauenkirche, Dome ascent Frauenkirche Dresden and Semper Opera House are major attractions which should be on every Dresden itinerary.
Complete your Dresden trip with a car rental
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