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Flight deals from Zurich to Crete Heraklion

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Zurich Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from Rs62,555. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Heraklion.Rs17,299 per passenger.Departing Sun, 18 Oct.One-way flight with Condor.Outbound direct flight with Condor departs from Zurich on Sun, 18 Oct, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs17,299, select.
Heraklion.Rs22,686 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Zurich on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs22,686, select.
Heraklion.Rs27,283 per passenger.Departing Sun, 23 Aug.One-way flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Zurich on Sun, 23 Aug, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs27,283, select.
Heraklion.Rs28,757 per passenger.Departing Sun, 13 Sep.One-way flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Zurich on Sun, 13 Sep, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs28,757, select.
Heraklion.Rs29,229 per passenger.Departing Sun, 13 Sep.One-way flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Zurich on Sun, 13 Sep, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs29,229, select.
Heraklion.Rs31,235 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul.One-way flight with Chair Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Chair Airlines departs from Zurich on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs31,235, select.
Heraklion.Rs36,255 per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Nov.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Zurich on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs36,255, select.
Heraklion.Rs37,331 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Dec.One-way flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Zurich on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs37,331, select.
Heraklion.Rs37,647 per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 May.One-way flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Zurich on Mon, 10 May, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs37,647, select.
Heraklion.Rs38,280 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Feb.One-way flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Zurich on Sun, 7 Feb, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs38,280, select.
Heraklion.Rs41,124 per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 May.One-way flight with Condor.Outbound direct flight with Condor departs from Zurich on Sun, 30 May, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs41,124, select.
Heraklion.Rs41,206 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Jun.One-way flight with Condor.Outbound direct flight with Condor departs from Zurich on Wed, 30 Jun, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs41,206, select.
Heraklion.Rs49,438 per passenger.Departing Sun, 8 Nov.One-way flight with SWISS.Outbound direct flight with SWISS departs from Zurich on Sun, 8 Nov, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs49,438, select.
Heraklion.Rs52,871 per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 Jul.One-way flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Zurich on Thu, 8 Jul, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs52,871, select.
Heraklion.Rs66,332 per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 Jul.One-way flight with SWISS.Outbound direct flight with SWISS departs from Zurich on Thu, 8 Jul, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs66,332, select.
Heraklion.Rs69,695 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Dec.One-way flight with SWISS.Outbound direct flight with SWISS departs from Zurich on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs69,695, 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 October.
Jul
from Rs31,235
Aug
from Rs22,686
Sep
from Rs28,757
Oct
from Rs17,299
Nov
from Rs36,255
Dec
from Rs37,331
Jan
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Feb
from Rs38,280
Mar
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May
from Rs37,647
Jun
from Rs41,206

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.

Crete Heraklion

4km from central Heraklion
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Zurich to Heraklion: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs17,299
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time2 hrs, 53 mins
Most popular airlineSWISS
Average flights per week31

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 Rs41,383. 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 53 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 July 2026, there are 31 flights per week flying from Zurich to Crete Heraklion.
The cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Crete Heraklion is usually October.
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, 18 October 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 53 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, Condor and Aegean Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Crete Heraklion.

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

  • Around 2 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Zurich Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport.

  • The timezone in Heraklion is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Zurich.

  • You can choose from 15 weekly Zurich Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flights.

  • Leave enough time to make your ZRH to HER flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.

  • The airline that passengers book most often on this route is edelweiss air.

  • Aegean Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering ZRH to HER flights. A reliable 83.33% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.

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

  • Right now, Rs17,299 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Zurich Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs41,326. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.

  • Book one month before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ZRH to HER.

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

  • You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from ZRH to HER.

  • Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Zurich Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)

  • 76% of flights leaving from Zurich Airport make it to their destination on schedule.

  • Zurich Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Zurich. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Expect a journey time of about 10 minutes when using public transport.

  • Booked an early flight from Zurich Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near ZRH:

Arriving at Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)

  • The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Zurich Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HER instead:

  • Travel at your own pace with a Crete Heraklion Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars and find adventure across Heraklion and beyond.

  • Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Crete Heraklion Airport about three weeks before your departure date.

Getting from Crete Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion

  • Crete Heraklion Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from central Heraklion. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.

  • If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 25 minutes.

When to fly to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Zurich Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Heraklion based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.

  • Lock in your flight from Zurich Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport for July if you'd like to go to Heraklion during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 33ºC.

  • If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ZRH to HER in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC and 16ºC then.

Explore more of Greece

  • Heraklion has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Greece just waiting to be discovered. Around 322 kilometres north-west of Heraklion, a trip to Athens will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.

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