Dubai to Heraklion (DXB–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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
TLV Tel Aviv 6h 58m EKFZ 6HA3IZ Tel Aviv (TLV) to Heraklion flights
ATH Spata-Artemida 7h 30m A3EK 6EA3EK Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Heraklion flights
JMK Mykonos 8h 31m EKFZ A3 Mykonos (JMK) to Heraklion flights
IST Istanbul 8h 40m BIEKFZ A3 Istanbul (IST) to Heraklion flights
LCA Larnaca 9h CYEKQF A3CYGQ Larnaca (LCA) to Heraklion flights
MUC Munich 10h 40m EK 4YA3DE Munich (MUC) to Heraklion flights
CTA Catania 11h 10m EKFZ FR Catania (CTA) to Heraklion flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 11h 35m EKFIQF 4YA3DE Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Heraklion flights
BUD Budapest 11h 38m EKFZGF 7OW6 Budapest (BUD) to Heraklion flights
ZRH Zurich 11h 40m EKQF A3CSDE Zurich (ZRH) to Heraklion flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Dubai to Heraklion
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between DXB and HER, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DXB to HER.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
48
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,826
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Heraklion is 1 hour behind Dubai.
DXB: +04 · HER: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, it's 5:00 PM in Heraklion.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders enter Greece visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period under the Schengen agreement. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned Schengen departure date. ETIAS authorization will be required once the EU system is implemented.

Standard EU customs limits apply. Declare cash of EUR 10,000 or more on entry or exit.

Getting to DXB

Dubai Metro Red Line connects Union and BurJuman stations to T1 and T3 (Airport: Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 stations). T1 is 20 minutes from Union, T3 is 22 minutes (AED 6.50–10 depending on zones and Gold/Silver class). Trains run 5:30am–midnight Saturday–Wednesday, until 1am Thursday–Friday. T2 (low-cost) is not on the metro; taxi or bus required.Taxis from Dubai Marina cost AED 70–90; from Downtown Dubai (Burj Khalifa area) AED 35–50. Ride-hail via Careem is widely available and comparable to taxis. Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road is heavy during morning and evening rush.

DXB–HER Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dubai to Heraklion route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DXB
IATA / ICAODXB / OMDB
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr92.3M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: HER
IATA / ICAOHER / LGIR
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Elevation115 ft / 35 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DXB to HER flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Ben Gurion, Athens Eleftherios Venizelos and Mykonos Island National.
Heraklion is 1 hour behind Dubai.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Ben Gurion, Athens Eleftherios Venizelos and Mykonos Island National. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.