Düsseldorf to Heraklion (DUS–HER) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,431 mi airlines 35/wk
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Flight Schedule 14 flights Verified 43m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DE1616
DE Condor
32N
5:50 AM
CEST
10:05 AM
EEST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
A33887cs
A3 Aegean
320
7:05 AM
CEST
11:20 AM
EEST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EW9670+1
EW Eurowings
320
10:40 AM
CEST
2:55 PM
EEST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EW9672+1
EW Eurowings
32A
12:45 PM
CEST
5:00 PM
EEST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
A33885cs
A3 Aegean
320
2:30 PM
CEST TA
6:45 PM
EEST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
X34104
X3 TUI fly
73H
2:50 PM
CEST TB
7:10 PM
EEST
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
XR404
XR Skywest Australia
738
6:05 AM
EEST
8:45 AM
CEST
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
A33886cs
A3 Aegean
320
12:05 PM
EEST
2:30 PM
CEST
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EW9671+1
EW Eurowings
320
12:05 PM
EEST
2:30 PM
CEST
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
XR402
XR Skywest Australia
738
12:40 PM
EEST
3:05 PM
CEST
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EW9673+1
EW Eurowings
32A
6:55 PM
EEST
9:25 PM
CEST
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
A33884cs
A3 Aegean
320
7:30 PM
EEST
9:55 PM
CEST
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
X34105
X3 TUI fly
73H
8:00 PM
EEST
10:45 PM
CEST
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DE1617
DE Condor
32N
8:25 PM
EEST
11:00 PM
CEST
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Düsseldorf to Heraklion
3 carriers, 35 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 35 Flights/wk 1,431 mi 3h 15m nonstop +1h ahead 38 1-stop hubs

DUS–HER is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Eurowings, Condor and TUI fly lead the route. The flight covers 1,431 miles in approximately 3h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 38 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DUS–HER service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EW Eurowings Also: A3 11 320, 32A 3h15 A3
DE Condor 7 32N 3h15
X3 TUI fly 7 73H 3h20
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – A3, EW
32A Airbus A320 – EW
32N Airbus A320neo – DE
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – X3
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: DE + EW + X3 (25 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, DUS to HER direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
46
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DUS to HER.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,038
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 Düsseldorf

Nearby airports with service to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport.
Metric DUS→HER CGN→HER EIN→HER
Distance from DUS 34 mi 61 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 3 1
Weekly flights 35 17 8
Flight time 3h 15m 3h 10m 3h 20m
Airports within 200 miles of DUS with service to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Düsseldorf, it's 7:00 PM in Heraklion.
Distance & Flight Time
1,431 mi / 2,303 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 15m to 3h 20m.
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.

DUS–HER Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Düsseldorf to Heraklion route.
Route details
Distance1,431 mi / 2,303 km
Flight time3h 15m to 3h 20m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights35 out / 46 return
1-stop connections38 hubs
Origin: DUS
IATA / ICAODUS / EDDL
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Passengers/yr20.0M
Elevation147 ft / 45 m
Destination: HER
IATA / ICAOHER / LGIR
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Elevation115 ft / 35 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DUS to HER flights.
Nonstop flights from Düsseldorf Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport take approximately 3h 15m to 3h 20m. The route covers 1,431 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Condor, Eurowings and TUI fly. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 35 nonstop flights per week from DUS to HER. The return direction has about 46 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through STR, CFU, BGY, NUE, PRG, KRK, LCA, VNO, NCL, EDI, JTR, IST, ZRH, OTP, GVA, AMS, DUB, MAN, MRS, ATH, BHX, SKG, LHR, FRA, RIX, MUC, HAM, TIA, BER, LGW, VIE, FCO, CPH, CDG, HEL, BLQ, RHO and LYS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Heraklion is 1 hour ahead of Düsseldorf.
Yes, return flights from HER to DUS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CGN and EIN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DUS to HER

Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) and Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) are connected by nonstop service from Condor, Eurowings and TUI fly. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DUS to HER Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DUS to HER ranges from 3 hours 15 minutes to 3 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,431 miles (2,303 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 46 return, totaling 81 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

38 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via STR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Köln (Cologne) (CGN) and Eindhoven (EIN).