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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 $325. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Heraklion.$255 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Sep, returning Wed, 16 Sep.Return flight with Condor.Outbound direct flight with Condor departs from Zurich on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound direct flight with Condor departs from Crete Heraklion on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $255, select.

Heraklion.$298 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Oct, returning Sun, 22 Nov.Return flight with Condor and Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Zurich on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Crete Heraklion on Sun, 22 Nov, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $298, select.

Heraklion.$317 per passenger.Departing Fri, 22 Jan, returning Sun, 24 Jan.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Zurich on Fri, 22 Jan, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Crete Heraklion on Sun, 24 Jan, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $317, select.

Heraklion.$317 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Feb, returning Mon, 8 Feb.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Zurich on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Crete Heraklion on Mon, 8 Feb, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $317, select.

Heraklion.$325 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Oct, returning Sun, 25 Oct.Return flight with Condor and Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Zurich on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Crete Heraklion on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $325, select.

Heraklion.$325 per passenger.Departing Fri, 16 Apr, returning Fri, 23 Apr.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Zurich on Fri, 16 Apr, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Crete Heraklion on Fri, 23 Apr, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $325, select.

Heraklion.$338 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Dec, returning Sun, 13 Dec.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Zurich on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Crete Heraklion on Sun, 13 Dec, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $338, select.

Heraklion.$347 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Apr, returning Wed, 5 May.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Zurich on Wed, 28 Apr, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Crete Heraklion on Wed, 5 May, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $347, select.

Heraklion.$358 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Sep, returning Wed, 4 Nov.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Zurich on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Crete Heraklion on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $358, select.

Heraklion.$369 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Nov, returning Sun, 29 Nov.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Zurich on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Crete Heraklion on Sun, 29 Nov, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $369, select.

Heraklion.$378 per passenger.Departing Fri, 14 May, returning Wed, 19 May.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Zurich on Fri, 14 May, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Crete Heraklion on Wed, 19 May, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $378, select.

Heraklion.$378 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Nov, returning Fri, 8 Jan.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Zurich on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Crete Heraklion on Fri, 8 Jan, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $378, select.

Heraklion.$378 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Nov, returning Sat, 5 Dec.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Zurich on Sat, 28 Nov, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Crete Heraklion on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $378, select.

Heraklion.$392 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Jun, returning Fri, 9 Jul.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Zurich on Sun, 27 Jun, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Crete Heraklion on Fri, 9 Jul, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $392, select.

Heraklion.$424 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Sep, returning Wed, 7 Oct.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Zurich on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Crete Heraklion on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $424, select.

Heraklion.$437 per passenger.Departing Sun, 4 Jul, returning Wed, 14 Jul.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Zurich on Sun, 4 Jul, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Crete Heraklion on Wed, 14 Jul, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $437, select.

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Zurich to Heraklion: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$255
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	2 hrs, 51 mins
Most popular airline	SWISS
Average flights per week	48

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

How much are return flights from Zurich to Crete Heraklion?

The best price we found for a return flight from Zurich to Crete Heraklion is $255. 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.

How long does it take to fly from Zurich to Crete Heraklion?

2 hours and 51 minutes is the average flight time from Zurich to Crete Heraklion.

Which airlines fly direct from Zurich to Crete Heraklion?

SWISS, Edelweiss Air and Chair Airlines fly direct from Zurich to Crete Heraklion.

How many flights are there a week from Zurich to Crete Heraklion?

As of September 2026, there are 48 flights per week flying from Zurich to Crete Heraklion.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Zurich to Crete Heraklion?

The cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Crete Heraklion is usually September.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Zurich Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport on?

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 Thursday, 10 September 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Zurich Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 51 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Crete Heraklion?

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.

When is the best time to book flights to Heraklion?

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.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Zurich Airport to Crete Heraklion with?

Currently, Condor offers 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, $107 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 $255. 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.