Flights from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Zurich Airport Airport (ZRH)

Q: How long does the flight from Heraklion to Zurich to take?

The flight from Heraklion to Zurich takes3 Hours 5 Minutes.

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Returns from £135.24

One-way from £43.21

Flying between Nikos Kazantzakis Airport to Zürich-Kloten is very convenient as there are 8 airliners offering direct flights including Lufthansa, Helvetic Airways, Flexflight, Chair Airlines, Aegean Airlines, Cyprus Airways, Edelweiss Air and Swiss. The official airport code for Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is HER and for Zürich-Kloten it is ZRH.

The cost of the flights varies significantly so we can’t provide you an estimate. Prices can be 50% cheaper if you book more than a month in advance. If you know the dates you wish to travel then book you flights as soon as you can. The earlier you book your lights the cheaper they will be. You can get saving of up to 50% of you book 2 or 3 months in advance! Flight to Zürich-Kloten will get more expensive the nearer you get the departure date, so it’s advisable to book in advance if it is possible.

When arriving at Zürich-Kloten don’t forget to set your watch to the local time!

If you plan on flying to Zürich-Kloten Airport (ZRH) from Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) you can pre-arrange your long or short term parking at Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER).

If you chose to rent a car at Zürich-Kloten Airport (ZRH) and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station along your route to Zürich-Kloten Airport (ZRH) in order to avoid incurring additional cost when you return your vehicle.

Organise and book your choice of transport to Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER):

Ensure your arrival at Zürich-Kloten Airport (ZRH) is as smooth as possible by pre-booking your transport - which in many cases will also save you money:

You can also research and pre-book a hotel near Zürich-Kloten Airport (ZRH)

To see all airliners that offer flights between Nikos Kazantzakis Airport and Zürich-Kloten please see the table below.

Flights Chart

Airliner	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su	First Flight	Last Flight	Flights
Swiss	1	1	1	1	1	2	5	04:30	20:55	VIEW FLIGHTS
Edelweiss Air	1	1	1	1	1	0	1	04:30	20:55	VIEW FLIGHTS
Cyprus Airways	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	07:20	15:50	VIEW FLIGHTS
Lufthansa	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	04:30	04:30	VIEW FLIGHTS
Helvetic Airways	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	11:25	11:25	VIEW FLIGHTS
Flexflight	0	0	0	0	0	1	0			VIEW FLIGHTS
Chair Airlines	0	0	0	0	0	1	0			VIEW FLIGHTS
Aegean Airlines	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	15:50	15:50	VIEW FLIGHTS

The most direct flights are offered by Swiss but they only offer 1 flight per week. This flight departs 04:30 and goes by the flight number LX8343, LX8349, LX8351 and WK349

If you wish to book your flight with Swiss then we advise you book direct from their website at swiss.com. The best discounts can only be obtained from their website.

The flight time for the selected route vary based on the month you will travel, but below we has summarised the most common times they will fly. We recommend you only take these times as guidance and check with appropriate airline for the exact times for the date you depart.

Flights Time In WeekDays

Day

Flight Times

Flights

Monday

10:40

Airline	Flight No
Edelweiss Air	WK349
Swiss	LX8349

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Tuesday

15:50

Airline	Flight No
Aegean Airlines	A3448

20:45

Airline	Flight No
Edelweiss Air	WK349
Swiss	LX8349

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Wednesday

10:25

Airline	Flight No
Edelweiss Air	WK349
Swiss	LX8349

15:50

Airline	Flight No
Cyprus Airways	A3448

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Thursday

11:05

Airline	Flight No
Edelweiss Air	WK349
Swiss	LX8349

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Friday

07:20

Airline	Flight No
Cyprus Airways	A3448

20:55

Airline	Flight No
Edelweiss Air	WK349
Swiss	LX8349

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Saturday

20:30

Airline	Flight No
Chair Airlines	GM801
Flexflight	W22193

20:55

Airline	Flight No
Swiss	LX8349
Swiss	WK349

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Sunday

04:30

Airline	Flight No
Lufthansa	LH4505
Edelweiss Air	WK343
Swiss	LX8343

11:25

Airline	Flight No
Helvetic Airways	2L301

13:20

Airline	Flight No
Swiss	LX8349
Swiss	WK349

20:45

Airline	Flight No
Swiss	LX8351
Swiss	WK351

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If the airlines stated don’t offer flights that suite your travel times, you could look at alternative options. Below we have summarised flights from alternative departures airports and flights that are not direct.

Alternative Direct Routes

Route	Stops	Distance	Flying Time
Athens to Zurich	0		2 Hours 44 Minutes
Milas to Zurich	0		3 Hours 5 Minutes
Santorini to Zurich	0		3 Hours
Kos to Zurich	0		3 Hours 5 Minutes

Before you start your journey remember to check you have all your documents; in particular, your passport and flight tickets. You will be surprised at the amount of people of forget these!

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Flight Price FAQ - Heraklion (HER) to Zurich (ZRH)

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What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Heraklion HER to Zurich ZRH?

The cheapest direct flight one way from Heraklion HER to Zurich ZRH is £43.21 ($54 €50.23)

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What is the cheapest direct return flight from Heraklion HER to Zurich ZRH?

The cheapest direct return flight from Heraklion HER to Zurich ZRH is £135.24 ($169 €157.21)

£135.24

$169 | €157.21

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Flight Info FAQ - Heraklion (HER) to Zurich (ZRH)

Who flies from Heraklion to Zurich?

The following airlines fly from Heraklion (HER) to Zurich (ZRH): Aegean Airlines, Chair Airlines, Cyprus Airways, Edelweiss Air, Flexflight, Helvetic Airways, Lufthansa, Swiss.

How far is the flight from Heraklion to Zurich?

The flight from Heraklion to Zurich is 1,927KM or 1,197 miles.

How long does the flight from Heraklion to Zurich to take?

The flight from Heraklion to Zurich takes 3 Hours 5 Minutes.