Flights Heraklion → Zurich
HER → ZRH
Route overview
The flight route connects Heraklion, an airport that has been in operation since 1937, with Zurich, whose airport opened in 1948 and currently serves over 31 million passengers annually. The journey is typically operated using a mix of Airbus A320, A319, and A330-300 aircraft.
The Heraklion (HER) → Zurich (ZRH) route is operated by Swiss International Air Lines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 15.8/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Zurich the average ATFM delay is 0.7 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Heraklion the average ATFM delay is 0.0 minutes.
Heading to Zurich: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Heraklion (HER) to Zurich (ZRH) heads north-west for about 1,926 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 50m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Heraklion the average ATFM delay is 0.0 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into Zurich it is 0.7 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swiss International Air Lines (LX) | 59% | 27 min | 0.8% |
Airlines operating HER-ZRH
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Frequently asked questions about HER-ZRH
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: Swiss International Air Lines.
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The Heraklion-Zurich route is about 1,926 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €400, barring extraordinary circumstances.
