Flying from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 35 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Dublin Airport to Heraklion Airport.
Heraklion's timezone is UTC+2, making Heraklion two hours ahead of Dublin.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your DUB to HER flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Aer Lingus offers direct flights from Dublin Airport to Heraklion Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Heraklion — and maybe even more of Greece if time allows.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Aer Lingus.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Dublin Airport to Heraklion Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between DUB and HER include:
Brussels Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
London Gatwick Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Heraklion Airport (HER)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Dublin Airport to Heraklion Airport flight is C$109. A round-trip fare is currently C$235. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To get cheap tickets from DUB to HER, book your journey ten months ahead of your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Dublin Airport to Heraklion Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from DUB to HER by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Dublin Airport to Heraklion Airport.
Handy information about Dublin Airport (DUB)
When it comes to Dublin Airport's on-time performance, 72.87% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Dublin Airport is about 21 kilometres from central Dublin. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 2 hours 10 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to DUB? If you're catching an early flight from Dublin Airport to Heraklion Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Dublin Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HER instead:
Explore without limits with a Heraklion Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars and venture far and wide through Heraklion and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Heraklion Airport about three weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Heraklion Airport is approximately 3 kilometres from the centre of Heraklion. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes around 15 minutes.
When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)
The quietest month for a flight from Dublin Airport to Heraklion Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Heraklion based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from Dublin Airport to Heraklion Airport for July if you want to go to Heraklion during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from DUB to HER in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
You've visited Heraklion, now it's time to discover more of Greece. Journey about 322 kilometres north-west to Athens to tick off its leading sights. From Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies to Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon, your itinerary will be busy.
Time for another stop? Journey to Acharnes. It's roughly 338 kilometres north of Heraklion and is known for highlights including Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field.