Travelling from Dalaman Airport (DLM) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
The timezone in Heraklion is UTC+2, which is one hour behind Dalaman.
To ensure you get on your DLM to HER flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Dalaman Airport to Heraklion Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between DLM and HER include:
Vienna International Airport
Brussels Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dalaman Airport (DLM) to Heraklion Airport (HER)
120 € is the best price for a one-way Dalaman Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. A return flight starts at 261 €. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
It's usually best to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from DLM to HER. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your flight from Dalaman Airport to Heraklion Airport.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from DLM to HER couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Dalaman Airport to Heraklion Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Dalaman Airport (DLM)
Dalaman Airport has a strong on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from DLM land at their destination as scheduled 81.03% of the time.
Central Dalaman to Dalaman Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 5 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Catching an early flight from Dalaman Airport to Heraklion Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near DLM:
Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)
Book a hotel close to HER if you have a late Dalaman Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Heraklion Airport rental car and explore Heraklion and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, Car & Go and Right Cars are popular providers to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Heraklion Airport about three weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Heraklion Airport to central Heraklion has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 3 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Dalaman Airport to Heraklion Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Heraklion. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Heraklion is July, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Dalaman Airport to Heraklion Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from DLM to HER in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Heraklion is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Greece just waiting to be discovered. About 322 kilometres north-west of Heraklion, a trip to Athens will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Any journey through Greece should include a visit to Acharnes. Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field are among the highlights in this well-known destination, which is about 338 kilometres north of Heraklion.
