Flying from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dresden International Airport (DRS): what you need to know
The timezone in Dresden is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of Chicago.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your ORD to DRS flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from O'Hare International Airport to Dresden International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between ORD and DRS:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dresden International Airport (DRS)
₹ 51,053 is currently the lowest price for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Dresden International Airport flight. A return flight starts from ₹ 99,387. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from ORD to DRS. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from O'Hare International Airport to Dresden International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across every month and bag a great deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from ORD to DRS by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from O'Hare International Airport to Dresden International Airport.
Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
ORD's address is 10000 West O'Hare.
When it comes to O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, 74.85% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
O'Hare International Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 55 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Dresden International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to ORD:
Arriving at Dresden International Airport (DRS)
If you're coming in on a late O'Hare International Airport to Dresden International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near DRS:
Grab a Dresden International Airport rental car and discover Dresden and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Keddy By Europcar and Sixt are leading providers to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Dresden International Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Dresden International Airport (DRS) to central Dresden
Dresden International Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from the centre of Dresden. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Dresden International Airport (DRS)
April is the most popular month for flights from O'Hare International Airport to Dresden International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Dresden in December.
When reserving your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Dresden International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Dresden, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC to 26ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ORD to DRS in January. Average temperatures are between -9ºC and 5ºC then.
Explore more of Germany
Dresden has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Germany just waiting to be discovered. Around 161 kilometres north of Dresden, a trip to Berlin will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Around 370 kilometres north-west of Dresden, Hamburg is another favourite stop in Germany. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
