Flying from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Geneve Airport (GVA): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Heraklion Airport to Geneve Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 10 minutes.
Geneva is one hour behind Heraklion and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Every week, there are seven Heraklion Airport to Geneve Airport flights. To be on board early, pick the 04:00 SWISS flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 20:45 with easyJet.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your HER to GVA flight.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Travelling to Geneva (and then exploring more of Switzerland!) is a snap with SWISS. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Heraklion Airport to Geneve Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with SWISS on this route.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Heraklion Airport to Geneve Airport. These are the top stopovers between HER and GVA:
Thessaloniki International Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Geneve Airport (GVA)
Rs10,293 is currently the best price for a one-way Heraklion Airport to Geneve Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs23,077. These prices may change depending on demand.
To score cheap tickets from HER to GVA, reserve your trip seven months before your departure date.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Heraklion Airport to Geneve Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about Heraklion Airport (HER)
Heraklion Airport has a strong on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from HER arrive on schedule 80.18% of the time.
Heraklion Airport is around 3 kilometres from central Heraklion. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes about 15 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Heraklion Airport to Geneve Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near HER:
Arriving at Geneve Airport (GVA)
If you have a late Heraklion Airport to Geneve Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near GVA:
Grab a Geneve Airport rental car and discover Geneva and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Enterprise are leading providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Geneve Airport about two weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Geneve Airport (GVA) to central Geneva
From Geneve Airport, Geneva is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Geneve Airport (GVA)
March is the busiest month for flights from Heraklion Airport to Geneve Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Geneva in November.
The warmest month in Geneva is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Heraklion Airport to Geneve Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HER to GVA in January. Temperatures average between -5ºC and 7ºC then.
Explore more of Switzerland
Geneva has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Switzerland just waiting to be discovered. About 225 kilometres north-east of Geneva, a visit to Zurich will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Bahnhofstrasse, Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster.
Basel is another standout destination in Switzerland and is around 193 kilometres north-east of Geneva. No trip is complete without seeing Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.