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Flight deals from Crete Heraklion to Zurich

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Crete Heraklion Airport to Zurich Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 3,521. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Zurich.R 889 per passenger.Departing Fri, 10 Jul.One-way flight with Condor.Outbound direct flight with Condor departs from Crete Heraklion on Fri, 10 Jul, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 889, select.
Zurich.R 1,451 per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Sep.One-way flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Crete Heraklion on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,451, select.
Zurich.R 1,519 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Nov.One-way flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Crete Heraklion on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,519, select.
Zurich.R 1,519 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Dec.One-way flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Crete Heraklion on Tue, 15 Dec, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,519, select.
Zurich.R 1,519 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Mar.One-way flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Crete Heraklion on Tue, 9 Mar, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,519, select.
Zurich.R 1,519 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Oct.One-way flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Crete Heraklion on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,519, select.
Zurich.R 1,677 per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 Aug.One-way flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Crete Heraklion on Mon, 10 Aug, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,677, select.
Zurich.R 1,866 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Jun.One-way flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Crete Heraklion on Sun, 27 Jun, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,866, select.
Zurich.R 1,925 per passenger.Departing Fri, 7 May.One-way flight with LOT.Outbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Crete Heraklion on Fri, 7 May, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,925, select.
Zurich.R 1,925 per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 Apr.One-way flight with LOT.Outbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Crete Heraklion on Sat, 24 Apr, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,925, select.
Zurich.R 2,026 per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 Aug.One-way flight with Condor.Outbound direct flight with Condor departs from Crete Heraklion on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,026, select.
Zurich.R 3,274 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Oct.One-way flight with Chair Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Chair Airlines departs from Crete Heraklion on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,274, select.
Zurich.R 3,385 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Nov.One-way flight with SWISS.Outbound direct flight with SWISS departs from Crete Heraklion on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,385, select.
Zurich.R 4,275 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 May.One-way flight with SWISS.Outbound direct flight with SWISS departs from Crete Heraklion on Thu, 20 May, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,275, select.
Zurich.R 5,065 per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 Apr.One-way flight with SWISS.Outbound direct flight with SWISS departs from Crete Heraklion on Sat, 24 Apr, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,065, select.
Zurich.R 5,812 per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Mar.One-way flight with SWISS.Outbound direct flight with SWISS departs from Crete Heraklion on Sat, 13 Mar, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,812, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Crete Heraklion to Zurich

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Crete Heraklion to Zurich flights are currently cheapest in July.
Jul
from R 889
Aug
from R 1,677
Sep
from R 1,451
Oct
from R 1,519
Nov
from R 1,519
Dec
from R 1,519
Jan
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Feb
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Mar
from R 1,519
Apr
from R 1,925
May
from R 1,925
Jun
from R 1,866

Direct flights from Crete Heraklion to Zurich

Crete Heraklion to Zurich: Alternative routes

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

Zurich

10km from central Zurich
Closest
from R 889
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St Gallen Altenrhein

78km from central Zurich
from R 9,429
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Friedrichshafen

80km from central Zurich
from R 1,095
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Mulhouse

80km from central Zurich
from R 1,792
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Basel Mulhouse Freiburg

81km from central Zurich
Cheapest
from R 628
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Heraklion to Zurich: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 889
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time3 hrs, 3 mins
Most popular airlineSWISS
Average flights per week35

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Crete Heraklion to Zurich is R 2,965. 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.
3 hours and 3 minutes is the average flight time from Crete Heraklion to Zurich.
SWISS, Edelweiss Air and Chair Airlines fly direct from Crete Heraklion to Zurich.
As of July 2026, there are 35 flights per week flying from Crete Heraklion to Zurich.
The cheapest month to fly from Crete Heraklion to Zurich is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Crete Heraklion Airport to Zurich Airport on Monday, 5 October 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 3 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 Zurich 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 Zurich 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 Zurich.

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

  • The average length of a direct flight from Crete Heraklion Airport to Zurich Airport is 3 hours 5 minutes.

  • The timezone in Zurich is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Heraklion.

  • There are 15 Crete Heraklion Airport to Zurich Airport flights each week to choose from.

  • To ensure you get on your HER to ZRH flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.

  • Edelweiss air tops the list for bookings on this route.

  • With a dependable 83.33% of services arriving as planned, Aegean Airlines has the best on-time record for HER to ZRH flights.

  • If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Crete Heraklion Airport to Zurich Airport. These are the top stopovers between HER and ZRH:

    • Munich Airport

    • Athens International Airport

    • Thessaloniki Airport

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

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Crete Heraklion Airport to Zurich Airport flight is R 889. A return ticket is currently R 2,965. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.

  • It's a good idea to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from HER to ZRH. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Crete Heraklion Airport to Zurich Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.

  • Finding cheap flights from HER to ZRH is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new discounted fare appears.

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

Handy information about Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Crete Heraklion Airport, 77% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.

  • Crete Heraklion Airport is about 5 kilometres from central Heraklion. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Crete Heraklion Airport to Zurich Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near HER:

Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)

  • If you're coming in on a late Crete Heraklion Airport to Zurich Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these accommodation options near ZRH:

  • Follow your own route with a Zurich Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and venture far and wide through Zurich and beyond.

  • Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Zurich Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.

Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich

  • From Zurich Airport, Zurich is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 10 minutes.

When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

  • It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Crete Heraklion Airport to Zurich Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Zurich. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.

  • Book your flight from Crete Heraklion Airport to Zurich Airport for July if you want to go to Zurich during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from HER to ZRH in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.

Explore more of Switzerland

  • Zurich has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Switzerland waiting to be explored. Around 72 kilometres west of Zurich, a trip to Basel will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Art Basel, Basel Minster and Muensterplatz.

  • Bern is another standout destination in Switzerland and is around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. No trip is complete without experiencing Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum.

Plan the rest of your trip from Heraklion to Zurich

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