Dresden to Heraklion (DRS–HER) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
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
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR Sundair | 2 | 319 | 2h45-3h05 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Heraklion from Dresden
| 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 |
Travel Essentials
DRS: CEST · HER: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Dresden, it's 7:00 PM in Heraklion.
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DRS–HER Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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).