Travelling from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Dresden International Airport (DRS): what you need to know
Dresden's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Dresden one hour behind Heraklion.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to catch your HER to DRS flight.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Heraklion Airport to Dresden International Airport. These are the top stopovers between HER and DRS:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Dresden International Airport (DRS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Heraklion Airport to Dresden International Airport flight is ₹ 23,813. A round-trip ticket right now is ₹ 24,922. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from HER to DRS if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Heraklion Airport to Dresden International Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
Picking up cheap flights from HER to DRS is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when fares go down.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Heraklion Airport to Dresden International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Heraklion Airport (HER)
Heraklion Airport maintains a strong on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from HER land on schedule 80.18% of the time.
Central Heraklion to Heraklion Airport is around 3 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 15 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near HER? If you're boarding an early flight from Heraklion Airport to Dresden International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Dresden International Airport (DRS)
Consider booking a hotel close to DRS if you're on a late Heraklion Airport to Dresden International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Dresden International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Sixt and discover more of Dresden and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Dresden International Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Dresden International Airport (DRS) to central Dresden
Dresden International Airport to the centre of Dresden has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Dresden International Airport (DRS)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Heraklion Airport to Dresden International Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Dresden. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in December.
Book your flight from Heraklion Airport to Dresden International Airport for August if you want to go to Dresden during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 26ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from HER to DRS in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -9ºC and 5ºC on average.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Dresden. Around 161 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Germany, head for Hamburg, about 370 kilometres north-west of Dresden. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are among its highlights.
