Cheap flights from Dakar to Heraklion from £350

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2 stops
Thu, May 7
Dakar DSSHeraklion HER
£350
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3 stops
Thu, May 7
Dakar DSSHeraklion HER
£350
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2 stops
Thu, May 7
Dakar DSSHeraklion HER
£356
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2 stops
Thu, May 7
Dakar DSSHeraklion HER
£356
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2 stops
Sat, May 9
Dakar DSSHeraklion HER
£357
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2 stops
Fri, May 8
Dakar DSSHeraklion HER
£360
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Thu, May 7 – Tue, May 12
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£627
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Thu, May 7 – Tue, May 12
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£627
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2 stops
Thu, May 7 – Tue, May 12
Dakar DSSHeraklion HER
£633
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2 stops
Thu, May 7 – Tue, May 12
Dakar DSSHeraklion HER
£634
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Sat, May 9 – Tue, May 12
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£637
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Fri, May 8 – Tue, May 12
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£638
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How much do flights to Heraklion cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£350

Cheapest round-trip

£627

Average round-trip

£632

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Ryanair

Getting from Heraklion airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or private transfer. Best value: public bus.

Heraklion is served by Heraklion International Airport Nikos Kazantzakis (HER), located just 5 km east of the city center. This makes airport transfers to city center destinations relatively quick and straightforward. Transport options include public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, private transfers, and rental cars. Journey times are generally short, though traffic during peak tourist season can cause delays.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15-25 min

€1.50-€2.50 (ticket price varies if purchased onboard)

every 10–20 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

10-20 min

€15-€25 (metered; night surcharge may apply)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with luggage

10-20 min

€25-€45 (pre-booked; fixed price)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

families or groups

10-20 min

€25-€60 (daily rate; varies by season)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

exploring Crete independently

10-20 min

€12-€22 (surge pricing may apply)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

Notes:

  • Prices in EUR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Bus Line 1 connects the airport to the city center, stopping at key locations including the port and central bus station.
  • Taxis are metered with official rates; confirm the fare before departure.
  • Ride-hailing availability may be limited compared to larger cities.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Heraklion

Depart from
Blaise Diagne International Airport
Arrive to
Heraklion International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Crete

Check-in for a flight from Dakar to Heraklion

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
RyanairRYRFRNo
easyJetEZYU2Yes
Royal Air MarocRAMATNo
AegeanAEEA3No
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Heraklion

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January14°C9°C
February15°C9°C
March16°C10°C
April19°C13°C
May23°C16°C
June27°C20°C
July29°C22°C
August29°C23°C
September27°C21°C
October23°C18°C
November19°C15°C
December16°C11°C
Hottest Month
29°C
July
Coldest month
9°C
January
Sunny days
325
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Apr
18°C10°C
18 Apr
89%
14°C13°C
Sunday
12 Apr
17°C11°C
19 Apr
85%
16°C12°C
Monday
13 Apr
20°C11°C
20 Apr
19°C11°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
21°C14°C
21 Apr
18°C12°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
23°C15°C
22 Apr
75%
17°C14°C
Thursday
16 Apr
19°C15°C
23 Apr
77%
17°C13°C
Friday
17 Apr
87%
16°C14°C
24 Apr
80%
19°C11°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Ryanair, easyJet, Royal Air Maroc, Aegean, and Turkish Airlines. Dakar and Heraklion have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Dakar?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Dakar and London, Manchester, Abidjan, Nouakchott, Banjul, Sal, Praia, Istanbul, Casablanca, Geneva, Conakry, Multan, Lahore, Brussels, Barcelona, Jeddah, Nairobi, Bissau, Las Vegas, Marrakesh.
What are the most popular routes to and from Heraklion?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Heraklion and London, Manchester, Athens, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Bristol, Tel Aviv, Thessaloniki, Tirana, Amsterdam, Glasgow, Belfast, Larnaca, Bucharest, Budapest, Frankfurt, Düsseldorf, Sofia, Milan, Belgrade.
Which airports are there in Dakar?
Dakar is mainly served by Blaise Diagne International Airport. But there are other airports nearby, including Léopold Sédar Senghor International.
What airports are near Heraklion?
The main airport in Heraklion is Heraklion International. It is also served by Santorini (Thira) National, Heraklion International, Chania International, Sitia Public.
Which airlines fly between Dakar and Heraklion?
Currently, you can fly between Dakar and Heraklion with Ryanair, easyJet, Royal Air Maroc, Aegean, Turkish Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Dakar and Heraklion?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Dakar and Heraklion, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Dakar and Heraklion?
Traveling between Dakar and Heraklion, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Heraklion?
There are a number of airports in and around Heraklion. The main one is Heraklion International and other nearby airports include Santorini (Thira) National, Heraklion International, Chania International, Sitia Public.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Dakar and Heraklion depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Dakar, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Dakar and Heraklion arrive?
What time do flights between Dakar and Heraklion depart?
What time do flights between Dakar and Heraklion arrive?

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