Dubai to Heraklion (DXB–HER) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DXB Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 44 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between DXB and HER. Nearest airports to DXB with scheduled service: Sharjah International Airport (SHJ, 11 mi) · Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC, 28 mi) · Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT, 43 mi)
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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 5m EKFZ → 6HA3IZ Tel Aviv (TLV) to Heraklion flights
ATH Spata-Artemida 6h 45m A3EK → 6EA3EK Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Heraklion flights
IST Istanbul 8h 20m 4OBIEK → A3 Istanbul (IST) to Heraklion flights
LCA Larnaca 9h 3m CYEK → A3CYGQ Larnaca (LCA) to Heraklion flights
SZG Salzburg 10h 34m EKFZ → A3EW Salzburg (SZG) to Heraklion flights
ZRH Zurich 10h 35m EKQF → A3CSDE Zurich (ZRH) to Heraklion flights
BUD Budapest 10h 38m EKFZGF → 7OW6 Budapest (BUD) to Heraklion flights
CTA Catania 10h 45m EKFZ → FR Catania (CTA) to Heraklion flights
DUS Düsseldorf 11h 5m EKQF → A3DEEW Düsseldorf (DUS) to Heraklion flights
HAM Hamburg 11h 20m EK → A3DEDI Hamburg (HAM) 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.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DXB to HER.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
44
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
TLV ~6h 5m ATH ~6h 45m EVN ~8h 20m IST ~8h 20m CFU ~8h 39m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,919
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.
Know before you go

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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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.

Facts

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
Full nameDubai International Airport
IATA / ICAODXB / OMDB
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr92.3M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: HER
Full nameHeraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport
IATA / ICAOHER / LGIR
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Elevation115 ft / 35 m
FAQ

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 İstanbul.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to HER and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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 İstanbul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.