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DRS Dresden Airport
Dresden Airport (IATA: DRS, ICAO:EDDC) is located in the the city of Dresden, Germany. It is the primary international airport serving Dresden and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+493518813360

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IATA Code

DRS

ICAO Code

EDDC

Name

Dresden Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Germany (DE)

City

Dresden

Latitude

51.1328011

Longitude

13.7672005

Time Zone

UTC+01:00

Phone Number

+493518813360

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Airport Overview

Dresden Airport (DRS)

Dresden Airport, ICAO EDDC, is a regional international airport serving Dresden and the wider Saxony market in Germany. It is located in Klotzsche, approximately 9 km north of Dresden city centre, at 51.1328011°N and 13.7672005°E. For air freight, the airport is best assessed as a regional gateway rather than a large-scale intercontinental cargo hub. Its value lies in access to Dresden’s industrial and technology base, European road connectivity, and potential cargo connections through larger European gateways. Elbe Flugzeugwerke, associated with ST Engineering and Airbus, is based at the airport and performs freighter-conversion work, creating an aviation-industry logistics profile. Our service team can compare direct uplift, airport-to-airport connections and road-feeder alternatives after confirming the commodity, routing and current handling availability.

Airport name	Dresden Airport
IATA / ICAO	DRS / EDDC
Location	Dresden, Saxony, Germany
Time zone	UTC+01:00; seasonal clock changes should be checked when planning cut-offs
Airport contact	+49 351 881 3360

Key Highlights

What matters for freight decisions

Regional gateway profileSuitable for selected Dresden-area shipments, while long-haul cargo may require a European hub transfer or road-feeder solution.

Strong industrial contextSaxony’s manufacturing, electronics, semiconductor-related and mobility sectors can generate time-sensitive industrial freight.

Aviation maintenance relevanceElbe Flugzeugwerke’s freighter-conversion activity supports an aviation-related logistics environment; project cargo requirements require case-by-case confirmation.

Short urban accessThe airport is approximately 9 km from Dresden city centre, but collection and delivery planning must still account for terminal acceptance and local trucking windows.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Facility planning for forwarders

Airport handling: Cargo acceptance, build-up, breakdown, storage and documentation are subject to the appointed ground handler, shipment type and operating schedule. Our team confirms the applicable handling chain before booking.
General cargo: Standard freight may be arranged through the airport’s available cargo-handling process, subject to aircraft capacity, dimensions, weight and acceptance cut-off.
Temperature-sensitive freight: Do not assume dedicated cold-chain availability from the passenger-terminal description. For pharmaceuticals, perishables or vaccines, our team requests written confirmation of cool-room access, transfer exposure and handling limits.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance depends on the carrier, handler, commodity classification, packing instruction, labels and shipper’s declaration. Pre-advice is essential for lithium batteries, chemicals, aerosols and other regulated articles.
Customs and bonded movement: Import, export and transit arrangements depend on the customs procedure and shipment route. Our team coordinates broker instructions and supporting documents rather than assuming that every service is available on every operating day.
Special cargo: Oversized aircraft parts, engines, vehicles and aircraft-conversion materials require advance feasibility checks covering dimensions, lifting equipment, packaging, security and road access.

Handling facilities, acceptance hours, storage conditions and special-equipment availability can change; final confirmation must be obtained before cargo delivery.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing logic and schedule controls

European shipments may move on available passenger or freighter capacity, subject to the current airline schedule and cargo acceptance rules. Carrier and flight selection should be confirmed against the booking rather than inferred from the airport’s passenger destinations.
For intercontinental freight, a connection through a larger European cargo gateway or an airport-to-airport road feeder may be operationally more practical. The best option depends on destination, commodity, connection risk and customs status.
Transit time is affected by booking confirmation, security screening, terminal cut-off, transfer availability, weekends, public holidays, weather, customs intervention and trucking capacity. Our service team provides a quoted plan only after checking the live routing.
Urgent industrial parts should be planned with a contingency routing, because a regional airport may offer fewer uplift alternatives than a major cargo hub if a flight or acceptance window is missed.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Saxony-oriented cargo profile

Primary hinterlandDresden and Saxony are the immediate service area, with onward German and Central European distribution normally arranged by road according to delivery requirements.

Industrial and technology freightElectronics, precision components, automation equipment, machinery parts and production-line materials may require secure, damage-controlled handling.

Aerospace-related cargoAircraft parts, tooling, maintenance materials and conversion-project shipments may require advance dimensions, packing, export-control and handling review.

Time-critical consignmentsProduction stoppage parts, samples and high-value technical goods can be considered for priority air transport, subject to carrier acceptance and security screening.

Operations & Compliance

Controls that prevent avoidable delays

Cut-off management: The airline and handler set the effective cargo cut-off, which may be earlier for dangerous goods, valuables, perishables, live animals, oversized pieces or shipments requiring security screening. Our team obtains the live deadline before arranging delivery.
Accurate data: Commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill data, HS classification, customs value, origin, consignee details and export documentation must be consistent. Incorrect piece counts, weights or dimensions can trigger re-rating or rejection.
Regulated cargo: Dangerous goods require correct classification, packaging, marking, labelling and documentation under applicable air-transport rules. Lithium batteries and suspected DG should be disclosed at quotation stage.
Customs and collection: Import release, transit status, security requirements and terminal release procedures must be checked before a truck is dispatched. Collection timing is not guaranteed until customs and handling release are confirmed.

Shipping Tips

Recommended workflow from our service team

Send the complete cargo profile at enquiry stage: commodity, pieces, gross weight, dimensions, stackability, value, origin, destination and required delivery date.
For aircraft parts, machinery or other non-standard freight, provide drawings or photographs and confirm whether the shipment includes batteries, fuel residues, chemicals or magnetised materials.
Use export-grade packaging with visible piece marks, moisture protection and shock-sensitive controls where appropriate. Recheck actual dimensions and weight after packing.
Ask our team to compare Dresden Airport uplift with a nearby major-hub or road-feeder alternative when the destination is intercontinental, the cargo is urgent, or schedule resilience is critical.

Frequently Asked Questions

Dresden Airport freight FAQs

Can Dresden Airport handle international export cargo?

International export arrangements may be possible, subject to the selected airline, current capacity, security screening, customs status and handler acceptance. Our team checks the complete routing before instructing delivery to the terminal.

Is Dresden Airport suitable for long-haul shipments?

It can be used as the origin of a connecting shipment, but long-haul cargo may require transfer through a larger European gateway or a road-feeder arrangement. The practical choice depends on destination, schedule, commodity and customs procedure.

Can temperature-controlled pharmaceuticals be shipped through Dresden Airport?

They may be considered, but dedicated temperature-control capability, storage duration, transfer exposure and airline acceptance must be confirmed for the specific booking. Our team will not assume cold-chain protection from ordinary cargo acceptance.

What information is needed for dangerous goods?

Provide the UN number, proper shipping name, class or division, packing group where applicable, net and gross quantities, packing instruction, battery details if relevant, package dimensions and the required declaration. Acceptance remains subject to carrier and handler approval.

How early should cargo be delivered to Dresden Airport?

There is no single universal cut-off. The airline and handler may impose different deadlines, with earlier acceptance for special cargo. Our service team confirms the booking-specific cut-off and builds in time for screening, documentation review and possible customs intervention.

Data Sources & Provenance

Verification scope

Airport identity, location, contact details, stated terminal profile and aviation-industry context are based on the supplied Dresden Airport reference data and should be cross-checked against the airport operator before shipment acceptance. Regulatory and routing decisions require shipment-specific confirmation.

Reference domains: dresden-airport.de mdf-ag.com zoll.de iata.org icao.int

These domains are provided for verification of airport information, German customs requirements and international air-transport standards. Current schedules, handlers, cut-offs, storage conditions, charges and acceptance decisions must be confirmed for each shipment.