Travelling from Dresden International Airport (DRS) to Stuttgart Airport (STR): what you need to know
Dresden and Stuttgart are both in the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
To ensure you get on your DRS to STR flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak month like April? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dresden International Airport to Stuttgart Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between DRS and STR:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dresden International Airport (DRS) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)
Right now, £152 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Dresden International Airport to Stuttgart Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £204. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from DRS to STR. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Dresden International Airport to Stuttgart Airport across each month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from DRS to STR.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Dresden International Airport to Stuttgart Airport.
Handy information about Dresden International Airport (DRS)
Dresden International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 84.36% of flights that take off from DRS reach their destination without delay.
To reach Dresden International Airport from central Dresden, it takes about 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 8 miles from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Have an early flight from Dresden International Airport to Stuttgart Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to DRS:
Arriving at Stuttgart Airport (STR)
Book a hotel close to STR if you're catching a late Dresden International Airport to Stuttgart Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Stuttgart Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Flex To Go, Alamo or Enterprise and find adventure across Stuttgart and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Stuttgart Airport around one week before your departure date.
Getting from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to central Stuttgart
From Stuttgart Airport, Stuttgart is approximately 10 miles away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport takes around 55 minutes.
When to fly to Stuttgart Airport (STR)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Dresden International Airport to Stuttgart Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Stuttgart. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Stuttgart is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Dresden International Airport to Stuttgart Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DRS to STR in January. Average temperatures are between -7ºC (19ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Germany
Munich is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be discovered once you've seen Stuttgart. Around 120 miles away to the east, well-known attractions include Marienplatz, Deutsches Museum and BMW Museum.
Around 210 miles north-west of Stuttgart, Essen is another favourite stop in Germany. No visit is complete without checking out Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese.