Flying from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Dortmund Airport (DTM): what you need to know
Dortmund's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Dortmund one hour behind Heraklion.
Your HER to DTM flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Heraklion Airport to Dortmund Airport. These are the top stopovers between HER and DTM:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Thessaloniki International Airport
Stansted Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)
ر.ق. 354 is the best price for a one-way Heraklion Airport to Dortmund Airport flight. A return flight starts from ر.ق. 820. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from HER to DTM. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Heraklion Airport to Dortmund Airport across every month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from HER to DTM by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Heraklion Airport to Dortmund Airport.
Handy information about Heraklion Airport (HER)
Heraklion Airport has a strong on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from HER touch down on schedule 80.18% of the time.
To reach Heraklion Airport from central Heraklion, it'll take around 10 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 3 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 15 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near HER. Whether you're taking an early flight from Heraklion Airport to Dortmund Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Dortmund Airport (DTM)
Reserve a hotel close to DTM if you're catching a late Heraklion Airport to Dortmund Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Dortmund Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Sixt or Europcar and chase adventure across Dortmund and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Dortmund Airport around one week before your departure date.
Getting from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to central Dortmund
Dortmund Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from the centre of Dortmund. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Dortmund Airport (DTM)
July is the busiest month for flights from Heraklion Airport to Dortmund Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Dortmund in January.
When reserving your flight from Heraklion Airport to Dortmund Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Dortmund, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 27ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -4ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap tickets from HER to DTM around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
You've visited Dortmund, now it's time to discover more of Germany. Journey about 418 kilometres east to Berlin to tick off its leading attractions. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 290 kilometres north-east of Dortmund, Hamburg is another essential stop in Germany. Start your sightseeing at Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
