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

• Earliest: departs at 5:50 and lands at 9:13
• Latest: departs at 21:30 and lands at 0:53.

The flight takes about 3h 23m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Düsseldorf to Heraklion:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Düsseldorf to Heraklion takes 3h 23m, covering 3.694 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.

Return flights from Düsseldorf to Heraklion range from 273 € to 431 €, with an average of 345 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 273 € counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 3% below the route average of 345 €. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but availability is limited.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 228 € return via Milan Malpensa (MXP), compared with 352 € for direct.

Condor is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while TUI fly has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Düsseldorf to Heraklion flights are:

• Condor: 77% on time
• TUI fly: 73% on time
• Corendon Airlines: 64% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 69% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 21 €–89 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Düsseldorf to Heraklion flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. Airport (HER) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around 3 € for economy cars. Top options include:

• Right Cars
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Centauro
• Europcar
• Final Rentals

Flights from Düsseldorf to Heraklion may depart from several airports in Düsseldorf area, including Duesseldorf Intl (DUS) and Düsseldorf Weeze (NRN). Flights usually arrive at Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. (HER).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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 Düsseldorf to Heraklion route, 31% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 33m.

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

• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) – 56% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Milan Malpensa (MXP) – 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from Düsseldorf to Heraklion. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at 321 € return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at 367 €, a difference of 46 €.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

4 airlines operate flights between Düsseldorf and Heraklion. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Eurowings
• Corendon Airlines Europe
• TUI fly
• Condor

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 39m, compared to 6h 08m via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) and 6h 32m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

Heraklion is 1 hour ahead of Düsseldorf (Eastern European Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Düsseldorf to Heraklion flights:

• Eurowings: offers free seat selection
• Condor: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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

• Eurowings: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Corendon Airlines Europe: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Condor: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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