Travelling from Dresden International Airport (DRS) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Heraklion's timezone is UTC+2, making Heraklion one hour ahead of Dresden.
To ensure you catch your DRS to HER flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as April? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Dresden International Airport to Heraklion Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between DRS and HER:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dresden International Airport (DRS) to Heraklion Airport (HER)
Rs21,357 is the lowest price for a one-way Dresden International Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs52,045. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from DRS to HER. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Dresden International Airport to Heraklion Airport throughout the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from DRS to HER.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Dresden International Airport to Heraklion Airport.
Handy information about Dresden International Airport (DRS)
Dresden International Airport has an excellent on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from DRS touch down on schedule 84.36% of the time.
Dresden International Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Dresden. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near DRS. Whether you've booked an early flight from Dresden International Airport to Heraklion Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Dresden International Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near HER instead:
Grab a Heraklion Airport rental car and discover Heraklion and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, Car & Go and Right Cars are well-known companies you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Heraklion Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Heraklion Airport to the centre of Heraklion has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 3 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Dresden International Airport to Heraklion Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Heraklion. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Heraklion is July, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Dresden International Airport to Heraklion Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DRS to HER in January. Temperatures average between 7ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be explored after you've experienced Heraklion. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Travel 338 kilometres north from Heraklion to reach Acharnes, another well-known stop in Greece. Be sure to check out Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field.
