Travelling from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Heraklion Airport to Zurich Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Zurich is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Heraklion.
Every week, there are 17 Heraklion Airport to Zurich Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off as early as possible, pick the 04:30 Edelweiss Air flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 20:55 with Edelweiss Air.
To ensure you catch your HER to ZRH flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Plenty of airlines offer direct flights from Heraklion Airport to Zurich Airport. Fly nonstop to Zurich with these popular carriers and get to know this exciting part of Switzerland:
Helvetic Airways tops the list for bookings on this route.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Heraklion Airport to Zurich Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between HER and ZRH:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Thessaloniki International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Heraklion Airport to Zurich Airport flight is R 885. A round-trip fare right now is R 2,767. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book six months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from HER to ZRH.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Heraklion Airport to Zurich Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from HER to ZRH.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Heraklion Airport to Zurich Airport.
Handy information about Heraklion Airport (HER)
Heraklion Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from HER make it to their destination as scheduled 80.18% of the time.
To get to Heraklion Airport from central Heraklion, it'll take around 10 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 3 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 15 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near HER. Whether you've booked an early flight from Heraklion Airport to Zurich Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you're landing on a late Heraklion Airport to Zurich Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near ZRH:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Zurich Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and experience the lesser-explored corners of Zurich and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Zurich Airport around two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from central Zurich. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Heraklion Airport to Zurich Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Zurich in January.
Book your flight from Heraklion Airport to Zurich Airport for July if you want to explore Zurich during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from HER to ZRH sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Switzerland
Basel is just one of the many cities in Switzerland waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Zurich. Around 72 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.
Bern is another sought-after destination in Switzerland and is around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. No trip is complete without visiting Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.
