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While there are not any formal charging stations at Heraklion International Airport, there are plugs that are freely available to airport guests between the luggage drop-off and gates A1-7. Be aware that Greece uses plug types C and F, so you may want to pick up an adaptor at the duty free.

Unfortunately, at this time, there are no direct flights from Dublin to Heraklion. If you are flying with Lufthansa, you will have a layover in Frankfurt (FRA), while if you are flying with the French airline Air France, you can expect a layover in Paris (CDG).

Only Aer Lingus operates flights between Dublin and Heraklion.

Flights from Dublin to Heraklion usually depart from Dublin (DUB) and arrive at Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. (HER).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Aer Lingus: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Dublin to Heraklion:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average €169 return via Milan Malpensa (MXP), compared with €384 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge €23–€86 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Aer Lingus. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

One-stop flights from Dublin to Heraklion most commonly connect through:

• Zurich (ZRH) – 32% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 30% of one-stop connections
• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) – 23% of one-stop connections
• London Stansted (STN) – 4% of one-stop connections

Zurich (ZRH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 18% on the Dublin to Heraklion route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at €303 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at €370, a difference of €66. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Dublin to Heraklion route, 27% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 51 minutes.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Dublin to Heraklion:

• Earliest: departs at 13:40 and lands at 18:14
• Latest: departs at 14:30 and lands at 19:04.

The flight takes about 4h 34m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 30% above the route average of €334. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Dublin to Heraklion takes 4h 34m, covering 5,086 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Dublin to Heraklion are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about €75, which is 57% below the typical average for this route.

Aer Lingus is the only airline operating Dublin to Heraklion flights. 73% of its flights are on time.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via London Stansted (STN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 54m, compared to 6h 59m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 7h 06m via Duesseldorf Intl (DUS).

Heraklion is 2 hours ahead of Dublin (Eastern European Time vs Irish Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. Airport (HER) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around €2 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Right Cars
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Centauro
• ABBYCAR
• Europcar

Return flights from Dublin to Heraklion range from €257 to €421, with an average of €334 over the past 12 months. Anything below €257 counts as a good deal.