Flying from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Dresden International Airport (DRS): what you need to know
Alicante and Dresden are in the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Your ALC to DRS flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays 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'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Alicante-Elche Airport to Dresden International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between ALC and DRS:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Zurich Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Dresden International Airport (DRS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Alicante-Elche Airport to Dresden International Airport flight is £114. A round-trip ticket right now is £145. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from ALC to DRS, book early. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Dresden International Airport across each month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
Save time searching for cheap flights from ALC to DRS by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Dresden International Airport.
Handy information about Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
When it comes to Alicante-Elche Airport's on-time performance, data shows 73.22% of flights complete their journey on time.
Alicante-Elche Airport is about 9 miles from central Alicante. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to ALC? If you're catching an early flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Dresden International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Dresden International Airport (DRS)
Consider staying in a hotel near DRS if you're taking a late Alicante-Elche Airport to Dresden International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Dresden International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Sixt and venture far and wide through Dresden and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Dresden International Airport about three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Dresden International Airport (DRS) to central Dresden
From Dresden International Airport, Dresden is approximately 8 miles away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Dresden International Airport (DRS)
April is the busiest month for flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Dresden International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Dresden in December.
Before locking in your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Dresden International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Dresden, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -9ºC (16ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ALC to DRS sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Dresden. Around 100 miles away to the north, popular attractions include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Around 230 miles north-west of Dresden, Hamburg is another essential stop in Germany. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.