Heraklion to Zurich (HER–ZRH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
HER–ZRH is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Edelweiss, Continental Micronesia and Flexflight lead the route. The flight covers 1,197 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 44 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WK Edelweiss Also: LX | 13 | 320, 32N | 3h | – | – | LX |
| CS Continental Micronesia | 5 | 319 | 3h05 | – | – | – |
| W2 Flexflight | 5 | 319 | 3h | – | – | – |
| A3 Aegean Airlines | 4 | 320 | 3h | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Zurich from Heraklion
| Metric | HER→ZRH | KGS→ZRH | RHO→ZRH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from HER | – | 147 mi | 179 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 34 | 7 | 8 |
| Flight time | 3h | 3h 10m | 3h |
Travel Essentials
HER: EEST · ZRH: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Heraklion, it's 5:00 PM in Zurich.
Switzerland is a Schengen-associated state. Greek citizens have full freedom of movement under the EU-Swiss bilateral agreements and can live, work, and travel in Switzerland without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or Greek national ID card is sufficient.
SBB trains from the airport station (below Check-in 2) to Zurich HB take 10 minutes and run every 10–15 minutes. Long-distance intercity trains to Geneva, Basel, Bern, and Lucerne depart directly from the airport station; Zurich Airport is one of the best-connected airports in Europe for onward rail travel. Taxis queue outside arrivals; fares to the city centre are CHF 55–75.Rental car desks are located in the arrivals area. Swiss customs exit is prompt for EU/Schengen arrivals. The Meet & Greet area is directly adjacent to baggage reclaim.
Temperate continental climate. Winters (November–February) are cold and frequently foggy on the Swiss Plateau; fog (Hochnebel) can persist for days and is the most common cause of delays, with the airport above the fog layer on clearer days but below it on others. Snow does occur but is well managed. Temperatures range from −2 to 5°C.
Summers (June–August) are warm at 22–28°C with afternoon thunderstorms that can be intense but brief. Spring and autumn are mild and variable. Hochnebel fog season (October–January) is the primary operational risk to plan around.
HER–ZRH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HER to ZRH
Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) are connected by nonstop service from Aegean Airlines, Continental Micronesia, Flexflight and Edelweiss. With 34 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
HER to ZRH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HER to ZRH ranges from 3 hours 0 minutes to 3 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,197 miles (1,926 km). There are approximately 34 weekly flights outbound and 26 return, totaling 60 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
44 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via BSL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kos Island (KGS), Rhodes (RHO) and Spata-Artemida (ATH).