Düsseldorf to Heraklion (DUS–HER) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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
| 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 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Heraklion from Düsseldorf
| 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 |
Travel Essentials
DUS: CEST · HER: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Düsseldorf, it's 7:00 PM in Heraklion.
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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
Frequently Asked Questions
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).