Direct (nonstop) flights from Frankfurt to Dresden

1 airline flys nonstop from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Dresden (DRS). It's 240 miles (386 km), about 1h in the air. Operated by Lufthansa.

FRA
Frankfurt Airport
🇩🇪 Frankfurt, Germany
DRS
Dresden
🇩🇪 Dresden, Germany
Flight Time
1h
Distance
240 mi
386 km
CO₂/pax
44 kg
−55 kg vs. layover
Airlines
1
Lufthansa
Time Diff
Same timezone
Operated by Lufthansa Lufthansa

Route data last updated: May 29, 2026

Airlines with non-stop flights

Lufthansa LH Lufthansa
Route
FRA → DRS
Flight Time
1h
Distance
240 mi

Alternative Routes

Other ways to fly from Frankfurt to Dresden with one stop · direct emits 44 kg CO₂ per passenger

FRA MUC (Munich) DRS
Leg 1: 55m (186 mi) Leg 2: 55m (211 mi) Total: ~1h 50m 🍃 99 kg CO₂ (+125% vs. direct)
Leg 1
FRA → MUC
55m · 186 mi
View FRA to MUC flights →
Leg 2
MUC → DRS
55m · 211 mi
View MUC to DRS flights →
FRA DUS (Dusseldorf) DRS
Leg 1: 45m (116 mi) Leg 2: 1h 5m (304 mi) Total: ~1h 50m 🍃 103 kg CO₂ (+134% vs. direct)
Leg 1
FRA → DUS
45m · 116 mi
View FRA to DUS flights →
Leg 2
DUS → DRS
1h 5m · 304 mi
View DUS to DRS flights →
FRA ZRH (Zurich) DRS
Leg 1: 55m (179 mi) Leg 2: 1h 20m (345 mi) Total: ~2h 15m 🍃 122 kg CO₂ (+177% vs. direct)
Leg 1
FRA → ZRH
55m · 179 mi
View FRA to ZRH flights →
Leg 2
ZRH → DRS
1h 20m · 345 mi
View ZRH to DRS flights →
FRA OLB (Olbia) DRS
Leg 1: 1h 55m (633 mi) Leg 2: 2h 5m (734 mi) Total: ~4h 🍃 278 kg CO₂ (+532% vs. direct)
Leg 1
FRA → OLB
1h 55m · 633 mi
View FRA to OLB flights →
Leg 2
OLB → DRS
2h 5m · 734 mi
View OLB to DRS flights →
FRA NAP (Naples) DRS
Leg 1: 2h (690 mi) Leg 2: 2h 5m (707 mi) Total: ~4h 5m 🍃 284 kg CO₂ (+545% vs. direct)
Leg 1
FRA → NAP
2h · 690 mi
View FRA to NAP flights →
Leg 2
NAP → DRS
2h 5m · 707 mi
View NAP to DRS flights →

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the direct flight from Frankfurt to Dresden?

A nonstop flight from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden (DRS) takes approximately 1 hours. The distance is 240 miles (386 km).

Which airlines fly nonstop from Frankfurt to Dresden?

Just Lufthansa.

Is there a nonstop flight from Frankfurt to Dresden?

Yes. 1 airline: Lufthansa.

How far is Frankfurt from Dresden?

The flight distance from Frankfurt to Dresden is 240 miles (386 km), measured as the great-circle (shortest air) distance. That's roughly the same distance as London to Paris.

What type of aircraft flies from Frankfurt to Dresden?

At 1h, this route typically uses narrow-body aircraft — Boeing 737 or Airbus A320. Varies by airline.

What is the carbon footprint of a flight from Frankfurt to Dresden?

Roughly 44 kg CO2 per passenger one-way. That's about the same as driving 220 km.

Is the return flight from Dresden to Frankfurt also nonstop?

Yes — nonstop flights run both ways. Flight time may differ slightly due to wind patterns.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Frankfurt to Dresden?

Midweek flights (Tue/Wed) outside holiday peaks are usually cheapest. 3-6 weeks ahead is a good window for this route. Use "Check Prices" above to compare.

How early should I arrive at Frankfurt Airport for this flight?

1.5-2 hours for domestic. Add more time during holidays or busy travel weekends.