Travelling from Madeira Airport (FNC) to Dresden International Airport (DRS): what you need to know
Dresden's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Dresden one hour ahead of Madeira.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your FNC to DRS flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Madeira Airport to Dresden International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between FNC and DRS include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madeira Airport (FNC) to Dresden International Airport (DRS)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Madeira Airport to Dresden International Airport flight is $450. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $780. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from FNC to DRS if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Madeira Airport to Dresden International Airport across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from FNC to DRS.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Madeira Airport to Dresden International Airport.
Handy information about Madeira Airport (FNC)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Madeira Airport, 73.73% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Madeira Airport from central Madeira, it takes around 40 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to FNC? If you're boarding an early flight from Madeira Airport to Dresden International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Dresden International Airport (DRS)
Reserve a hotel near DRS if you're on a late Madeira Airport to Dresden International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Dresden International Airport rental car and discover Dresden and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Keddy By Europcar and Sixt are top providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Dresden International Airport about three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Dresden International Airport (DRS) to central Dresden
Dresden International Airport to central Dresden has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Dresden International Airport (DRS)
April is the most popular month for flights from Madeira Airport to Dresden International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Dresden in December.
When reserving your flight from Madeira Airport to Dresden International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Dresden, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC to 26ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from FNC to DRS in January. Temperatures average between -9ºC and 5ºC then.
Explore more of Germany
You've done Dresden, now it's time to explore other parts of Germany. Journey around 161 kilometres north to Berlin to check off its leading sights. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Germany, consider Hamburg, roughly 370 kilometres north-west of Dresden. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are among its highlights.