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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Dublin to Heraklion:

• Earliest: departs at 13:40 and lands at 18:05
• Latest: departs at 13:40 and lands at 18:05.

The flight takes about 4h 25m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Dublin to Heraklion.

A direct flight from Dublin to Heraklion takes 4h 25m, covering 1,964 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Dublin to Heraklion range from £221 to £368, with an average of £289 over the past 12 months. Anything below £221 counts as a good deal.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £147 return via Milan Malpensa (MXP), compared with £348 for direct.

Aer Lingus is the only airline operating Dublin to Heraklion flights. 76% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £20–£66 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Aer Lingus. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

One-way fares from Dublin to Heraklion are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about £153.

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. Airport (HER) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £19 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Right Cars
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Centauro
• Europcar
• Final Rentals

Flights from Dublin to Heraklion usually depart from Dublin (DUB) and arrive at Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. (HER).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Dublin to Heraklion route, 24% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 57m.

One-stop flights from Dublin to Heraklion most commonly connect through:

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 39% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) – 20% of one-stop connections
• London Stansted (STN) – 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Dublin to Heraklion. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £264 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at £322, a difference of £58.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Aer Lingus operates flights between Dublin and Heraklion.

Flying via London Stansted (STN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 54m, compared to 6h 59m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 7h 06m via Duesseldorf Intl (DUS).

Heraklion is 2 hours ahead of Dublin (Eastern European Time vs Irish Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Aer Lingus: a cabin bag in Economy class class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

While there are not any formal charging stations at Heraklion International Airport, there are plugs that are freely available to airport guests between the luggage drop-off and gates A1-7. Be aware that Greece uses plug types C and F, so you may want to pick up an adaptor at the duty free.

Unfortunately, at this time, there are no direct flights from Dublin to Heraklion. If you are flying with Lufthansa, you will have a layover in Frankfurt (FRA), while if you are flying with the French airline Air France, you can expect a layover in Paris (CDG).