Flying from Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
The timezone in Heraklion is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Dubrovnik.
Your DBV to HER flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Dubrovnik Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between DBV and HER include:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Athens International Airport
Bari Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
At the moment, 48 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Dubrovnik Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 134 €. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
It's a good idea to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from DBV to HER. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Dubrovnik Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across each month and land a great deal.
Landing cheap flights from DBV to HER is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Dubrovnik Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)
Dubrovnik Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart DBV reach their destination without delay.
To get to Dubrovnik Airport from central Dubrovnik, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to DBV? If you're boarding an early flight from Dubrovnik Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
If you're landing on a late Dubrovnik Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near HER:
Grab a Crete Heraklion Airport rental car and discover Heraklion and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, Car & Go and Right Cars are popular providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Crete Heraklion Airport about three weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Crete Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Crete Heraklion Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from central Heraklion. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
The quietest month for a flight from Dubrovnik Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Heraklion based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Heraklion is July, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Dubrovnik Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DBV to HER in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Heraklion is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Greece waiting to be discovered. About 322 kilometres north-west of Heraklion, a visit to Athens will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.