Travelling from Dusseldorf to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can start your journey from in Dusseldorf. Check out your options departing from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) or Weeze Airport (NRN) when searching for a flight from Dusseldorf to Heraklion Airport (HER).
The average time for a direct flight from Dusseldorf to Heraklion Airport is 3 hours 19 minutes.
The timezone in Heraklion is UTC+2, which is 1 hour ahead of Dusseldorf. Heraklion Airport is located in Heraklion.
With 19 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Heraklion Airport (HER) is the most popular route. Condor operates the earliest flight at 05:50. If you'd like to make the most of your day before taking off, the latest departure from DUS to HER is with Condor at 21:00.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Dusseldorf to HER.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like June. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.
Airports in Dusseldorf
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
You can find a direct flight from Dusseldorf to Heraklion Airport (HER) out of Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS).
At DUS, there's a variety of carriers operating direct flights from Dusseldorf to Heraklion Airport, such as:
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and perhaps even explore another city. When searching for flights from Dusseldorf to HER leaving from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
DUS is approximately 10 kilometres from central Dusseldorf. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful travel app will show you the fastest route and your public transport options.
Have an early flight from Dusseldorf to Heraklion Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near Dusseldorf International Airport:
Weeze Airport (NRN)
Weeze Airport (NRN) offers direct flights from Dusseldorf to Heraklion Airport (HER).
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Dusseldorf to Heraklion Airport. Visit family or friends or tick a new city off your list. Whatever you want to do, here's where you can stop between Weeze Airport and HER:
Rhodes Airport (RHO)
Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
Tirana International Airport (TIA)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Dusseldorf to NRN in around 2 hours and 18 minutes. The airport is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 1 hour and 4 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not spend an extra night away from home? Consider staying at one of these hotels near Weeze Airport the day before your flight from Dusseldorf to HER:
About Heraklion Airport (HER)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Dusseldorf to Heraklion Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near HER:
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
From Heraklion Airport, Heraklion is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 9 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dusseldorf to Heraklion Airport (HER)
For a one-way ticket from Dusseldorf to Heraklion Airport, Rs21,434 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return trip from just Rs41,888. These are the lowest fares right now and may vary based on availability.
You're more likely to score cheap tickets from Dusseldorf to HER when you book 9 months ahead. We crunched the flight price data and found that's when fares for this route tend to be at their lowest.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Dusseldorf to Heraklion Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the best price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Dusseldorf to Heraklion Airport (HER)
August is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Dusseldorf to Heraklion Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Heraklion, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
Before locking in your flight from Dusseldorf to HER, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Heraklion, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 33ºC.
Travel in January for cooler conditions. Temperatures average between 7ºC and 16ºC. However, this city promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Dusseldorf to Heraklion Airport.
More about Heraklion
Start your Heraklion trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Dusseldorf to Heraklion Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Heraklion Archaeological Museum and Venetian Walls and Tomb of Nikos Kazantzakis are just the start of the major attractions to add to your Heraklion must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Koules Fortress.
Complete your Heraklion trip with a car rental
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