Flying from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Dubai: what you need to know
Dubai is two hours ahead of Heraklion, where Heraklion Airport is located. Dubai follows the UTC+4 timezone.
To avoid rushing for your HER to Dubai flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. A good rule of thumb for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book flight tickets from HER to Dubai with a stopover. To see the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
HER is about 3 kilometres from central Heraklion. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 15 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Heraklion Airport to Dubai? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near HER:
Heraklion Airport maintains a strong on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from HER land at their destination as scheduled 80.18% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Dubai
R 3,356 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Heraklion Airport to Dubai flight. A round-trip flight ticket right now is R 6,651. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from HER to Dubai. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Heraklion Airport to Dubai across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to keep checking in to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's an updated deal for cheap flights from HER to Dubai.
Find an affordable flight from Heraklion Airport to Dubai with the help of our filters. Choose your preferred duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Dubai Airport (DXB) is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Dubai. If you're opting for a ride-share or a cab, the drive takes about 15 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Heraklion Airport to Dubai, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near DXB:
Follow your own route with a Dubai Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from AMEX, Autostrad Rent A Car or Quicklease Car Hire and see more of Dubai and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Dubai Airport about three weeks ahead of your flight from HER to Dubai.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
The centre of Dubai is located around 56 kilometres from Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). Once your flight from Heraklion Airport to Dubai has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of about 45 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take about 2 hours 5 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places to park your luggage (and yourself) near DWC. Unwind and get cosy after your HER to Dubai flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or slow-moving cab lines. Grab a Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport rental car and let your trip unfold on your terms. Compare availability and rates from Quicklease Car Hire, Quick Drive and Golden Key Car Hire.
Score the best price by securing your ride from DWC three weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Dubai
Before you book your flights from Heraklion Airport to Dubai, consider which time of year is best for you. Peak season in Dubai offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while low season means you'll get cheaper hotel deals and smaller crowds.
Before booking a Heraklion Airport to Dubai flight ticket, think about the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Dubai, with temperatures ranging from 30ºC (86ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HER to Dubai in January when temperatures average between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Dubai
Start your Dubai trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Heraklion Airport to Dubai, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. The Dubai Mall Heart, Burj Khalifa and Desert safari tourism are highlights which should be on any good Dubai itinerary.
Explore more of United Arab Emirates
Dubai will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of United Arab Emirates just waiting to be discovered. Around 121 kilometres south-west of Dubai, a visit to Abu Dhabi will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Dubai and Qasr Al Watan.
Khawr Fakkān is another essential stop in United Arab Emirates and is around 113 kilometres east of Dubai. No trip is complete without visiting Souq Sharq, Mountain Top View Point and Wadi Wurayah National Park.
