Dresden to Heraklion (DRS–HER) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DRS Airport Page →
1,230 mi airlines charter/private 2/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 47m ago
Nonstop Charter / private 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight Hide codeshares
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
SR4534
SR Sundair
319
5:30 AM
CEST
9:15 AM
EEST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SR4554
SR Sundair
319
12:20 PM
CEST
4:25 PM
EEST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SR4535
SR Sundair
319
10:05 AM
EEST
12:20 PM
CEST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SR4555
SR Sundair
319
5:15 PM
EEST
7:30 PM
CEST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
MUC Munich 6h 5m A3AZLH 4YA3DE Munich (MUC) to Heraklion flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 6h 20m A3ACAI 4YA3DE Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Heraklion flights
RHO Rhodes 7h 20m SR A3GQ Rhodes (RHO) to Heraklion flights
DUS Düsseldorf 8h 10m EW A3DEEW Düsseldorf (DUS) to Heraklion flights
ZRH Zurich 8h 20m AILX A3CSDE Zurich (ZRH) to Heraklion flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Dresden to Heraklion
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,230 mi 2h 55m nonstop +1h ahead

DRS–HER is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Sundair leads the route. The flight covers 1,230 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DRS–HER service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SR Sundair 2 319 2h45-3h05
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – SR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SR (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DRS to HER direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DRS to HER.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
338
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Heraklion from Dresden

Nearby airports with service to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport.
Metric DRS→HER LEJ→HER PRG→HER
Distance from DRS 69 mi 75 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 2 14 13
Flight time 2h 55m 3h 5m 2h 50m
Airports within 200 miles of DRS with service to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Heraklion is 1 hour ahead of Dresden.
DRS: CEST · HER: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Dresden, it's 7:00 PM in Heraklion.
Distance & Flight Time
1,230 mi / 1,979 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 55m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Germany and Greece are both EU and Schengen member states. German citizens can enter Greece with a national ID card or passport. No visa, no border checks on flights from other Schengen countries, no time limit. Full freedom of movement applies.

For stays over 3 months, register at the local police station (Astynomia) or the Aliens Bureau in larger cities. You need proof of employment, self-employment, student enrollment, or sufficient funds with health insurance. The registration certificate (Vevaiosi Eggrafis Politou tis EE) is issued on the spot or within a few days. The fee is around EUR 10.

DRS–HER Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dresden to Heraklion route.
Route details
Distance1,230 mi / 1,979 km
Flight time2h 55m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DRS
IATA / ICAODRS / EDDC
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Elevation755 ft / 230 m
Destination: HER
IATA / ICAOHER / LGIR
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Elevation115 ft / 35 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DRS to HER flights.
Nonstop flights from Dresden Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport take about 2h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 1,230 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DRS to HER: Sundair.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Munich, Frankfurt Main and Rhodes.
Heraklion is 1 hour ahead of Dresden.
Yes, return flights from HER to DRS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LEJ, PRG and BER. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DRS to HER

Dresden Airport (DRS) and Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) are connected by nonstop service from Sundair. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DRS to HER Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DRS to HER is about 2 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,230 miles (1,979 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Munich, Frankfurt Main and Rhodes. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Schkeuditz (LEJ), Prague (PRG) and Berlin (BER).