On this page, you can find and buy flight tickets for the route from Zurich to Heraklion. The 1,920 km flight is operated regularly, with a total frequency of about 14 flights per week.
The main share of transportation is carried out by Swiss (LX), Aegean Airlines (A3), and Edelweiss Air (WK). Ticket prices change constantly, so use the low price calendar to find the best deals and explore how to get to Zurich Airport and transport from Heraklion Airport.
The table shows direct flights Zurich → Heraklion on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 2 h 50 min. Regular flights are operated by Condor, Chair Airlines, FLEX FLIGHT APS and Aegean Airlines. Departures from Zurich Airport airports, arrivals at Heraklion Airport.
For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Zurich — Heraklion by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 257 in e, and the most expensive are around AED 766 in n. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
The warmest month in the region is August, with an average air temperature of +28.7°C. The coolest and rainiest period is January, when the daytime high does not exceed +13.5°C and precipitation reaches its peak levels.
The lowest flight prices are recorded for October, with offers starting AED 257. Currently, the most expensive month to plan a trip is April, where prices start AED 557.
In terms of both savings and weather conditions, October appears to be the optimal choice: the sea remains warm while the flight cost is at its minimum. We recommend avoiding bookings for November, when prices nearly double compared to mid-autumn.
There are 6 airlines operating regular flights on this route, with the main carriers being Swiss International Air Lines, Aegean Airlines, and Edelweiss Air. Passengers have access to both direct flights and connecting options, totaling approximately 14 departures per week. You can view the detailed schedule and choose a convenient departure time in the list below.
Flights Zurich — Heraklion depart from Zurich Airport and arrive at Heraklion Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The distance between the cities is about 1,920 km. A direct flight usually lasts approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes; travel time with a connection depends on the duration of the layover.
Regular and seasonal flights are operated by carriers such as Swiss, Aegean Airlines, Edelweiss Air, Eurowings, and others. The full list is available in the airlines section on this page.
Yes, direct flights are available on this route. Departure frequency and seat availability depend on the season; the current schedule is presented above.
Flight prices change constantly depending on demand and the departure date. You can find the current minimum for the coming months in the low price calendar on this page.
All flights on this route arrive at Heraklion International Airport "Nikos Kazantzakis" (HER).
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