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Good to know
- IATA code
- DRS
- ICAO code
- EDDC
- Terminals
- 1
- To city centre
- 10 km
- Drive time
- 20 min
- Main road
- A4
- Transport to the centre
- Train · Bus
- Time zone
- Europe/Berlin
- Currency
- EUR
- Driving side
- Right-hand traffic
- Rental offices
- 4
- Rental companies
- 4
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At Dresden Airport
Dresden Airport sits north of Dresden city centre, in the district of Klotzsche. It is also known as Flughafen Dresden-Klotzsche. Dresden Airport has 1 terminal. Dresden is 10 km away, about 20 minutes via the A4; there is also a train and a bus.
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Driving to the airport
A junction on the A4 lies right beside the airport, while the direct route from the city centre runs along city streets. The multi-storey car park is linked to the terminal by a glass-roofed footbridge, and there are three long-stay car parks plus a short-stay one by the terminal access.
Public transport into town
Trains of S-Bahn line S2 stop at the station in the terminal basement. Bus 80 links the airport with Klotzsche, Wilder Mann, Trachau, Cotta and Boxdorf and, like bus 77, connects with tram route 7. One tariff zone covers both the airport and central Dresden, so one ticket works across S-Bahn, tram and bus, and the information desk on the Arrivals level sells them.
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Rules of the road in Germany
- Speed limits
- 50 / 100 / 130 km/h
- Alcohol limit
- 0.5 ‰
- Motorway tolls
- no motorway tolls
- Must carry
- a reflective vest and a warning triangle
- Emergency number
- 112
What kind of car do you need?
Typical capacity for the category — the exact model is confirmed by the rental company at booking.
Frequently asked questions
Germany: which side of the road do they drive on?
On the right. Speed limits are posted at the roadside and differ between towns, open roads and motorways.
Which currency will I be charged in?
Prices are usually set in EUR. The rental company sets both the price and the deposit, and shows them before you book.
Can I drive the car into another country?
Often yes within the EU, but never assume it. Crossing a border has to be allowed by the rental company and usually costs extra, so check the terms before you book.
How far is Dresden from the airport?
10 km, about 20 minutes by car via the A4.
Do I need an International Driving Permit?
An EU or EEA licence is enough.
What are the speed limits in Germany?
50 km/h in towns, 100 km/h on open roads, 130 km/h on motorways.
Are the motorways tolled?
Motorways are free.
Which car rental companies serve Dresden Airport?
At the airport: Avis, Europcar, Hertz and Sixt. Desks are in Flughafen Dresden Terminal.