Airports Near Bautzen
The closest airports to Bautzen, Germany: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.
The nearest airport to Bautzen, Germany is Dresden Airport (DRS), about 29 mi (46 km) away — roughly 55 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Vaclav Havel Airport (PRG).
| Code | Airport | Distance | Transfer | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRS | Dresden AirportDresden, Germany | 29 mi / 46 km | 55 min | Regional |
| IES | Riesa-Gohlis AirportRiesa, Germany | 47 mi / 75 km | 1 hr 24 min | Regional |
| CBU | Cottbus-Drewitz AirportCottbus, Germany | 49 mi / 79 km | 1 hr 28 min | Regional |
| VOD | Vodochody AirportVodochoky, Czech Republic | 66 mi / 107 km | 1 hr 59 min | Regional |
| PRG | Vaclav Havel AirportPrague, Czech Republic | 75 mi / 121 km | 1 hr 45 min | International |
| AOC | Altenburg-Nobitz AirportAltenburg, Germany | 85 mi / 136 km | 1 hr 58 min | Regional |
| IEG | Zielona Gora-Babimost AirportBabimost, Poland | 89 mi / 143 km | 2 hr 4 min | Regional |
| BER | Berlin Brandenburg AirportBerlin, Germany | 91 mi / 146 km | 2 hr 7 min | Regional |
Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.
Which airport is best?
For the shortest transfer, Dresden Airport (DRS) is the most convenient at about 29 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Vaclav Havel Airport (PRG) (75 mi) is the bigger gateway — worth the extra distance for long-haul or cheaper fares.
Getting to and from the airport
Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Bautzen. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with DRS.
Hotels near the airport
For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near DRS saves a stressful morning transfer.
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Travel tips
Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.
Frequently asked questions
The nearest airport to Bautzen is Dresden Airport (DRS), about 29 mi (46 km) away — roughly 55 min by road.