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Flights from Dresden to Heraklion
There are no direct flights from Dresden to Heraklion. The easiest way is one stop via Munich or Frankfurt, about 5h 11m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 5h 11m
Dresden to Heraklion at a glance
Fastest journey5h 11mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Munich or Frankfurt
Best ways to fly from Dresden to Heraklion
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 1,971 km1,224 miles
- Journey time
- 5h 11mestimate
- Time difference
- +1hHeraklion vs Dresden
- Currency in Heraklion
- EUR
- Airports
- DRS → HER
Flights from Dresden to Heraklion: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Dresden to Heraklion?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Munich, Frankfurt and Dusseldorf. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Dresden to Heraklion?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 11m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,971 km.
Where do you change planes between Dresden and Heraklion?
The best connecting points are Munich (MUC), Frankfurt (FRA), Dusseldorf (DUS) and Zurich (ZRH). Lufthansa flies both legs via Munich, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Dresden and Heraklion?
Dresden: Dresden Airport (DRS). Heraklion: Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER).
What is the time difference between Dresden and Heraklion?
Heraklion is 1 hour ahead of Dresden.





