Zurich to Heraklion (ZRH–HER) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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ZRH–HER is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Edelweiss, Condor and Continental Micronesia lead the route. The flight covers 1,197 miles in approximately 2h 53m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WK Edelweiss Also: LX | 13 | 223, 320 | 2h49-2h55 | – | – | LX |
| DE Condor | 7 | 32N | 2h55 | – | – | – |
| CS Continental Micronesia | 5 | 319 | 3h10 | – | – | – |
| W2 Flexflight | 5 | – | – | – | – | – |
| A3 Aegean Airlines Also: LX | 4 | 320 | 2h50 | – | Star Alliance | LX |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Heraklion from Zurich
| Metric | ZRH→HER | BSL→HER | SXB→HER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ZRH | – | 49 mi | 86 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 46 | 4 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 53m | 3h 10m | 3h |
Travel Essentials
ZRH: CEST · HER: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 7:00 PM in Heraklion.
Switzerland and Greece are both Schengen members. Swiss citizens have full freedom of movement and can live, work, and travel in Greece without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or national ID card is sufficient for entry.
Direct SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) trains run from Zurich HB (main station) to the airport station in 10 minutes, departing every 10–15 minutes for CHF 6.80 with a standard zone 1–2 ticket. From other Swiss cities, intercity trains call at Zurich Airport station directly; Basel (65 min), Bern (90 min), Geneva (2h45) all have direct connections. The airport station is integrated beneath the terminal.Taxis from Zurich city centre cost CHF 55–75 and take 15–25 minutes via the A1 motorway. Driving is practical; the terminal has a large multi-storey car park (P1/P2/P3) with short- and long-term rates. Rental cars are on-site.
ZRH–HER Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ZRH to HER
Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) are connected by nonstop service from Edelweiss, Condor, Continental Micronesia, Flexflight and Aegean Airlines. With 46 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ZRH to HER Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ZRH to HER is about 2 hours 53 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,197 miles (1,926 km). There are approximately 46 weekly flights outbound and 46 return, totaling 92 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Thessaloniki Macedonia, Athens Eleftherios Venizelos and Stuttgart. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bâle / Mulhouse (BSL), Strasbourg (SXB) and Stuttgart (STR).