Statistics on Edinburgh-Dresden flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Dresden (from: Edinburgh)
The average price to go to Dresden from Edinburgh airport is $ 249 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 207 (in january) and $ 305 (in july), which is a saving of $ 43 or a surplus of $ 56 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $211 to $264 and it is generally more economical to leave on a friday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Dresden before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Dresden plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 3498 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Dresden from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in january, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 207, saving $ 43 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 249). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 305).
Flight Edinburgh-Dresden: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 168 | $ 207 the cheapest | very good price |
| February | $ 201 | $ 227 | good price |
| March | $ 194 | $ 224 | good price |
| April | $ 216 | $ 243 | fair price |
| May | $ 179 | $ 207 | good price |
| June | $ 221 | $ 291 | high price |
| July | $ 241 | $ 305 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 258 | $ 301 | high price |
| September | $ 204 | $ 242 | fair price |
| October | $ 211 | $ 260 | fair price |
| November | $ 159 | $ 214 | good price |
| December | $ 218 | $ 268 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Edinburgh to Dresden
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Dresden range from $53 to $475. 4% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $53 to $106), 3% at the maximum price (from $422 to $475). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $211 to $264 (27% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Dresden flight
There are 6 companies that serve Edinburgh from Dresden airport: Lufthansa, Ryanair, KLM, EasyJet, Eurowings and Swiss.
Data analysis:
Of the 3498 flights analyzed in previous years, Lufthansa was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (38% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Dresden route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-Dresden flights departing on a friday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a friday as your departure date, you can save an average of $22. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $49.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Dresden to Edinburgh departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $23. Conversely, departing from Dresden on a saturday may cost you an additional $25.
Top prices Edinburgh-Dresden
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Dresden | 22-11 to 29-11-2024 | $ 423 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Edinburgh → Dresden | 23-11 to 30-11-2024 | $ 385 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Edinburgh → Dresden | 13-12 to 19-12-2024 | $ 308 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Edinburgh → Dresden | 16-12 to 20-12-2024 | $ 337 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Edinburgh → Dresden | 18-12 to 24-12-2024 | $ 271 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Edinburgh → Dresden | 19-12 to 23-12-2024 | $ 310 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Edinburgh → Dresden | 23-01 to 30-01-2025 | $ 231 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Edinburgh → Dresden | 07-02 to 14-02-2025 | $ 224 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Edinburgh → Dresden | 24-03 to 31-03-2025 | $ 219 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Edinburgh → Dresden | 11-04 to 16-04-2025 | $ 219 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - Dresden to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 3 to 4 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 7 to 8 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Edinburgh-Dresden flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a friday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to Dresden, it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 241 $, which is a saving of 8 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 7 to 8 months in advance, you will pay the full price (31 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh to Dresden flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 153 $) |
| February | - |
| March | - |
| April | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 229 $) |
| May | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 184 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 202) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 252 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 272) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 267 $) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 301 $) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 224 $) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 244 $) |
| November | - |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 263 $) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Dresden are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $7. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $14 more.
Edinburgh to Dresden: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 385 $385 to $385 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 337 $271 to $453 | very high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 230 $228 to $231 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 224 $224 to $224 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 219 $219 to $219 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 219 $219 to $219 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, february, march and april are cheaper to travel to Dresden. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!