Statistics on Dublin-Heraklion flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Heraklion (from: Dublin)
The average price to go to Heraklion from Dublin airport is $ 277 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 220 (in october) and $ 330 (in august), which is a saving of $ 58 or a surplus of $ 53 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $220 to $275 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Heraklion before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Dublin-Heraklion plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Heraklion from Dublin and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in october, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 220, saving $ 58 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 277). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 330).
Flight Dublin-Heraklion: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 230 | $ 275 | fair price |
| February | $ 259 | $ 301 | fair price |
| March | $ 250 | $ 290 | fair price |
| April | $ 236 | $ 276 | fair price |
| May | $ 217 | $ 264 | fair price |
| June | $ 229 | $ 270 | fair price |
| July | $ 242 | $ 292 | fair price |
| August | $ 277 | $ 330 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 199 | $ 244 | good price |
| October | $ 187 | $ 220 the cheapest | very good price |
| November | $ 214 | $ 238 | good price |
| December | $ 272 | $ 327 | high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Dublin to Heraklion
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Dublin to Heraklion range from $55 to $550. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $55 to $110), 1% at the maximum price (from $495 to $550). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $220 to $275 (25% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Dublin->Heraklion flight
There are 7 companies that serve Dublin from Heraklion airport: Ryanair, Swiss, Aer Lingus, Lufthansa, Aegean Airlines, British Airways and Vueling Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Ryanair was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (47% of the time) on the Dublin->Heraklion route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Dublin-Heraklion flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $33. On the other hand, departing on a thursday may cost you an additional $31.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Heraklion to Dublin departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $33. Conversely, departing from Heraklion on a thursday may cost you an additional $29.
Top prices Dublin-Heraklion
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin → Heraklion | 01-05 to 15-05-2025 | $ 181 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Dublin → Heraklion | 07-05 to 12-05-2025 | $ 170 | layover flight with Swiss |
| Dublin → Heraklion | 12-05 to 18-05-2025 | $ 190 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Dublin → Heraklion | 13-05 to 27-05-2025 | $ 181 | layover flight with Swiss |
| Dublin → Heraklion | 20-05 to 31-05-2025 | $ 176 | layover flight with Swiss |
| Dublin → Heraklion | 27-05 to 31-05-2025 | $ 183 | layover flight with Swiss |
| Dublin → Heraklion | 22-09 to 29-09-2025 | $ 195 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Dublin → Heraklion | 07-10 to 14-10-2025 | $ 197 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Dublin → Heraklion | 08-10 to 15-10-2025 | $ 207 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Dublin → Heraklion | 19-11 to 26-11-2025 | $ 144 | layover flight with Aegean Airlines |
When to book your flight Dublin - Heraklion to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 7 to 8 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Dublin-Heraklion flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a monday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Dublin to Heraklion, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 239 $, which is a saving of 38 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 7 to 8 months in advance, you will pay the full price (25 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Dublin to Heraklion flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 248 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 263), 3 to 4 months ($ 269) |
| February | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 250 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 270), 2 to 3 months ($ 255), 4 to 5 months ($ 268), 5 to 6 months ($ 268) |
| March | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 249 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 282), 2 to 3 months ($ 274), 3 to 4 months ($ 258), 5 to 6 months ($ 265) |
| April | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 199 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 250), 2 to 3 months ($ 276) |
| May | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 198 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 208), 6 to 7 months ($ 261) |
| June | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 195 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 210), 2 to 3 months ($ 214) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 249 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 252), 2 to 3 months ($ 276), 3 to 4 months ($ 250), 8 to 9 months ($ 292), 11 to 12 months ($ 291) |
| August | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 303 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 310), 2 to 3 months ($ 317), 3 to 4 months ($ 321), 4 to 5 months ($ 318), 10 to 11 months ($ 313) |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 194 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 206), 3 to 4 months ($ 206), 4 to 5 months ($ 240) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 172 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 181), 3 to 4 months ($ 193), 4 to 5 months ($ 210) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 202 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 217), 3 to 4 months ($ 225), 4 to 5 months ($ 235) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 304 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 321), 3 to 4 months ($ 327), 5 to 6 months ($ 308) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for Dublin->Heraklion are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $4. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $4 more.
Dublin to Heraklion: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 328 $230 to $451 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 324 $170 to $951 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 355 $184 to $951 | very high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 344 $250 to $885 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 339 $255 to $786 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 283 $194 to $627 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 282 $195 to $435 | very high price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 181 $144 to $215 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 426 $426 to $426 | very high price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 332 $314 to $342 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, november is cheaper to travel to Heraklion. It may be interesting to book now to leave this month!