Travelling from Crete Heraklion Airport (HER) to Dublin Airport (DUB): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Crete Heraklion Airport to Dublin Airport is 4 hours 45 minutes.
Dublin is two hours behind Heraklion and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your HER to DUB flight.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Aer Lingus has direct flights from Crete Heraklion Airport to Dublin Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Dublin — and maybe even more of Ireland if time allows.
Aer Lingus is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Among carriers operating HER to DUB flights, Aer Lingus leads the way for on-time arrivals.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Crete Heraklion Airport to Dublin Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between HER and DUB:
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Athens International Airport
Handy information about Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
Of the departures from Crete Heraklion Airport, 77% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Crete Heraklion Airport from central Heraklion, it takes about 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near HER? If you've booked an early flight from Crete Heraklion Airport to Dublin Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Dublin Airport (DUB)
If you're landing on a late Crete Heraklion Airport to Dublin Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near DUB:
Travel at your own pace with a Dublin Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Easirent, Budget or Carhire and experience more of Dublin and beyond.
Booking your ride from Dublin Airport about two weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Dublin Airport (DUB) to central Dublin
Dublin Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from the centre of Dublin. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
It takes roughly 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Dublin Airport (DUB)
The quietest month for a flight from Crete Heraklion Airport to Dublin Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Dublin based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Dublin is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC and 19ºC. Lock in your flights from Crete Heraklion Airport to Dublin Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HER to DUB in January. Average temperatures are between 2ºC and 9ºC then.
Explore more of Ireland
Cork is just one of the many places in Ireland waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Dublin. Around 225 kilometres away to the south-west, top sights here include Blarney Castle & Gardens, Blarney Castle House(Teach Caisleán na Blarnan) and Blarney Stone.