Travelling from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Heraklion's timezone is UTC+2, making Heraklion six hours ahead of Washington DC.
Your IAD to HER flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak month like April? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Washington Dulles International Airport to Heraklion Airport. These are the top stopovers between IAD and HER:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Frankfurt Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Heraklion Airport (HER)
Currently, ₹ 56,868 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ₹ 101,189. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from IAD to HER, book early. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Heraklion Airport throughout the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from IAD to HER.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Heraklion Airport.
Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
When it comes to Washington Dulles International Airport's on-time performance, 74.39% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Washington Dulles International Airport is about 56 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 3 hours 25 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Heraklion Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to IAD:
Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)
Reserve a hotel close to HER if you're taking a late Washington Dulles International Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Heraklion Airport rental car and explore Heraklion and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, Car & Go and Right Cars are popular providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, book your ride from Heraklion Airport around three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
From Heraklion Airport, Heraklion is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 15 minutes.
When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Heraklion Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Heraklion. If you want a quieter vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Heraklion Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Heraklion, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC to 33ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC and 16ºC. Look for cheap tickets from IAD to HER sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Heraklion. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Your trip through Greece wouldn't be complete without visiting Acharnes. Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field are highlights in this well-known destination, which is about 338 kilometres north of Heraklion.
