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Heraklion.$297 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Sep, returning Thu, 18 Sep.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Zurich on Sun, 7 Sep, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Crete Heraklion on Thu, 18 Sep, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $297, select.
Heraklion.$306 per passenger.Departing Sun, 29 Jun, returning Fri, 11 Jul.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Zurich on Sun, 29 Jun, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Crete Heraklion on Fri, 11 Jul, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $306, select.
Heraklion.$307 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Oct, returning Tue, 21 Oct.Return flight with Chair Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Chair Airlines departs from Zurich on Mon, 20 Oct, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound direct flight with Chair Airlines departs from Crete Heraklion on Tue, 21 Oct, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $307, select.
Heraklion.$312 per passenger.Departing Sat, 8 Nov, returning Sat, 15 Nov.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Zurich on Sat, 8 Nov, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Crete Heraklion on Sat, 15 Nov, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $312, select.
Heraklion.$313 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 May, returning Fri, 23 May.Return flight with SWISS and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Zurich on Tue, 13 May, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Crete Heraklion on Fri, 23 May, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $313, select.
Heraklion.$323 per passenger.Departing Sun, 24 Aug, returning Thu, 4 Sep.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Zurich on Sun, 24 Aug, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Crete Heraklion on Thu, 4 Sep, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $323, select.
Heraklion.$325 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 May, returning Sat, 10 May.Return flight with Chair Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Chair Airlines departs from Zurich on Sat, 3 May, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound direct flight with Chair Airlines departs from Crete Heraklion on Sat, 10 May, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $325, select.
Heraklion.$334 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Jul, returning Fri, 11 Jul.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Zurich on Sun, 6 Jul, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Crete Heraklion on Fri, 11 Jul, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $334, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Crete Heraklion

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Zurich to Crete Heraklion flights are currently cheapest in September.
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from $297
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Direct flights from Zurich to Crete Heraklion

Zurich to Crete Heraklion: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Zurich to Heraklion below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Crete Heraklion.

Zurich to Heraklion: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$297
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time2 hrs, 54 mins
Most popular airlineSWISS
Average flights per week29

Finding cheap flights from Zurich to Crete Heraklion: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Zurich to Crete Heraklion is $297. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 54 minutes is the average flight time from Zurich to Crete Heraklion.
SWISS, edelweiss air and Chair Airlines fly direct from Zurich to Crete Heraklion.
As of April 2025, there are 31 flights per week flying from Zurich to Crete Heraklion.
The cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Crete Heraklion is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Zurich Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport on Sunday, 7 September 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 54 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Crete Heraklion but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Heraklion is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Aegean Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Crete Heraklion.

Flying from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know

  • Hop on a direct flight from Zurich Airport to Heraklion Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 50 minutes.

  • Heraklion's timezone is UTC+2, making Heraklion one hour ahead of Zurich.

  • Each week, there are 16 Zurich Airport to Heraklion Airport flights. To take off as early as possible, jump on the 05:45 Chair Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 22:35 with Edelweiss Air.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your ZRH to HER flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.

  • You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

  • There are plenty of direct flights from Zurich Airport to Heraklion Airport to pick from. When organising your Heraklion journey, these carriers can fly you nonstop to this unmissable corner of Greece:

  • Helvetic Airways is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.

How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Heraklion Airport (HER)

  • Currently, $122 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Zurich Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $297. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.

  • To get cheap tickets from ZRH to HER, reserve your trip seven months ahead of your departure.

  • June is the cheapest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Heraklion Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.

  • Getting your hands on cheap flights from ZRH to HER is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when fares go down.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Zurich Airport to Heraklion Airport.

Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)

  • Of all flights departing from Zurich Airport, 69.02% arrive on time at their destination.

  • To reach Zurich Airport from central Zurich, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 35 minutes.

  • Need a convenient hotel close to ZRH? If you're boarding an early flight from Zurich Airport to Heraklion Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:

Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)

  • The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Zurich Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near HER instead:

  • Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Heraklion Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars and explore beyond Heraklion's main sights.

  • Booking your ride from Heraklion Airport about three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.

Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion

  • Heraklion Airport to central Heraklion has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 3 kilometres away.

  • Getting there on public transport takes about 15 minutes.

When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Zurich Airport to Heraklion Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Heraklion based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

  • Lock in your flight from Zurich Airport to Heraklion Airport for July if you want to go to Heraklion during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ZRH to HER in January. Temperatures average between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.

Explore more of Greece

  • You've done Heraklion, now it's time to discover more of Greece. Travel about 322 kilometres north-west to Athens to tick off its leading attractions. From Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies to Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon, there's plenty to keep you on the go.

  • Any trip through Greece wouldn't feel complete without exploring Acharnes. Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field are just a couple of highlights in this destination, which is around 338 kilometres north of Heraklion.

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