Flying from Crete Heraklion Airport (HER) to Geneva Airport (GVA): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Crete Heraklion Airport to Geneva Airport.
The timezone in Geneva is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Heraklion.
Every week, there are four Crete Heraklion Airport to Geneva Airport flights. If you prefer to take off as early as possible, opt for the 12:00 easyJet flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 20:45 with easyJet.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your HER to GVA flight.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
EasyJet is your gateway to exploring Geneva (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Switzerland!). Browse the direct flights from Crete Heraklion Airport to Geneva Airport offered by this popular airline.
EasyJet is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
EasyJet is the most punctual carrier operating HER to GVA flights. A reliable 81.25% of its services on this route land on time.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Crete Heraklion Airport to Geneva Airport. Here are the top stopovers between HER and GVA:
Munich Airport
Athens International Airport
Thessaloniki Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Crete Heraklion Airport (HER) to Geneva Airport (GVA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Crete Heraklion Airport to Geneva Airport flight is 22 €. A return ticket is currently 65 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book one month before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from HER to GVA.
The cheapest month for flights from Crete Heraklion Airport to Geneva Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from HER to GVA.
Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Crete Heraklion Airport to Geneva Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
Of the flights that depart from Crete Heraklion Airport, 77% land on schedule at their destination.
Crete Heraklion Airport is about 5 kilometres from central Heraklion. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 25 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to HER? If you're catching an early flight from Crete Heraklion Airport to Geneva Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Geneva Airport (GVA)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Crete Heraklion Airport to Geneva Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near GVA instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Geneva Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Enterprise and experience the lesser-explored corners of Geneva and beyond.
Booking your ride from Geneva Airport around two weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
When to fly to Geneva Airport (GVA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Crete Heraklion Airport to Geneva Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Geneva in March.
When booking your flight from Crete Heraklion Airport to Geneva Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Geneva, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HER to GVA in January. Temperatures average between -5ºC (23ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Switzerland
Geneva has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Switzerland waiting to be discovered. About 225 kilometres north-east of Geneva, a trip to Zurich will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Bahnhofstrasse, Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau and Zurich Opera.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Switzerland, consider Basel, roughly 193 kilometres north-east of Geneva. Art Basel, Basel Minster and Muensterplatz are among the biggest draws.