Düsseldorf to Heraklion (DUS–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.
DUS–HER is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Eurowings, Condor and TUI fly lead the route. The flight covers 1,431 miles in approximately 3h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EW Eurowings Also: A3 | 12 | 320, 32A, 32N | 3h15 | – | – | A3 |
| DE Condor | 9 | 32N | 3h05-3h25 | – | – | – |
| X3 TUI fly | 8 | 73H | 3h20 | – | – | – |
| XR Skywest Australia | 7 | 738 | 3h15 | – | – | – |
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 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 46 | 31 | 13 |
| Flight time | 3h 15m | 2h 38m | 1h 51m |
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 Eurowings, Condor, TUI fly and Skywest Australia. With 46 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DUS to HER Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DUS to HER is about 3 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,431 miles (2,303 km). There are approximately 46 weekly flights outbound and 49 return, totaling 95 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Frankfurt Main, Munich and Vienna. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Köln (Cologne) (CGN), Eindhoven (EIN) and Greven (FMO).