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A bit milder. Not worth a flight on its own.
Worth the bother?
7/10 Worth a look.
“10°C warmer for 4h 05m in the air. A fair swap for a grey week.”
- 10°C warmer than Ireland’s usual 14°C
- 4 rainy days a month, against Ireland’s 12
- 7 hours of sun a day, against 3
- 4h 05m direct
How we work this out
Worth the bother is worked out from the same facts every time: how much warmer, drier and sunnier it usually is there than in Ireland that month, how long the flight is, how good the place is, whether something’s on and, when we have enough fares for the route, whether the month is unusually dear or cheap. We use the usual weather for the month so one freak day can’t swing it. When you tell us what you’re after (snow, Christmas markets, walking and so on), the weather part asks how well the usual weather fits that, not just how warm it is. Nobody can pay to change a score, and plenty of places score low on purpose.
“Thursdays only. Miss that and you're waiting for the next one. Just Aer Lingus on this one, from what we can see.”
Dublin to Crete, in short
Aer Lingus flies once a week, on Thursdays, leaving around 14:00. The flight takes about 4h 05m.
Timetable
When the flights go
Aer Lingus, flying on Thursdays. Fares found for May.
Departure times are local and change with the season. Flights home usually leave around 21:50.
Flying from Dublin
The honest airport tips
- Ryanair mostly flies from Terminal 1 and Aer Lingus mostly from Terminal 2. Check your booking before you're standing in the wrong one with the good coat on.
- Security opens at 02:30 in Terminal 1 and 03:30 in Terminal 2. Allow 2 hours for short-haul, and skip the "I'll just nip to the shop".
- Liquids and laptops can stay in your bag at security. Yes, really. Mammy still packs the clear bag, just in case.
- Book parking online before you go; it's cheaper than paying at the barrier. A few euro saved is a coffee earned.
The place
Crete, the honest verdict“Big enough for a fortnight, beautiful enough for a lifetime. The food alone is worth the flight.”Scores, where to stay and what nobody tells you about CreteWhere to stay in Crete
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The trip
Dublin to Crete in numbers
Good for a long weekend
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Questions people ask
How long is the flight from Dublin to Crete?
About 4h 05m direct, with Aer Lingus.
Which days are there flights from Dublin to Crete?
Recently, flights have gone on Thursdays. Schedules change with the seasons, so check the live search for your dates.
Is there a time difference between Ireland and Crete?
2 hours ahead of Ireland.