Flying from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Heraklion is one hour ahead of Dortmund and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you get on your DTM to HER flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Dortmund Airport to Heraklion Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between DTM and HER include:
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
Rhodes Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Heraklion Airport (HER)
Right now, R 1,295 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Dortmund Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,903. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from DTM to HER, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when looking for your flight from Dortmund Airport to Heraklion Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from DTM to HER.
Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Dortmund Airport to Heraklion Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Dortmund Airport (DTM)
Of all flights departing from Dortmund Airport, 67.31% land on time at their destination.
Dortmund Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Dortmund. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to DTM? If you're catching an early flight from Dortmund Airport to Heraklion Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)
If you're getting in on a late Dortmund Airport to Heraklion Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these hotels near HER:
Pick up a Heraklion Airport rental car and explore Heraklion and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, Car & Go and Right Cars are popular providers you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Heraklion Airport about three weeks ahead.
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
From Heraklion Airport, Heraklion is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 15 minutes.
When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)
August is the busiest month for flights from Dortmund Airport to Heraklion Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Heraklion in February.
The warmest month in Heraklion is July, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Dortmund Airport to Heraklion Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from DTM to HER in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Heraklion. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Next up? Set out for Acharnes. It's about 338 kilometres north of Heraklion and features highlights including Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field.
