Cheap flights from Zanzibar to Heraklion from £536

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2 stops
Tue, Jun 16
Zanzibar ZNZHeraklion HER
£536
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Tue, Jun 16
Zanzibar ZNZHeraklion HER
£539
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Wed, Jun 17
Zanzibar ZNZHeraklion HER
£555
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2 stops
Wed, Jun 17
Zanzibar ZNZHeraklion HER
£560
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2 stops
Tue, Jun 16
Zanzibar ZNZHeraklion HER
£581
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Tue, Jun 16
Zanzibar ZNZHeraklion HER
£582
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Tue, Jun 16 – Fri, Jun 19
Zanzibar ZNZHeraklion HER
£1,042
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Tue, Jun 16 – Sat, Jun 20
Zanzibar ZNZHeraklion HER
£1,055
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Tue, Jun 16 – Fri, Jun 19
Zanzibar ZNZHeraklion HER
£1,079
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Tue, Jun 16 – Fri, Jun 19
Zanzibar ZNZHeraklion HER
£1,088
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Tue, Jun 16 – Sun, Jun 21
Zanzibar ZNZHeraklion HER
£1,131
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Tue, Jun 16 – Sun, Jun 21
Zanzibar ZNZHeraklion HER
£1,208
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How much do flights to Heraklion cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£536

Cheapest round-trip

£1,042

Average round-trip

£1,348

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Aegean

Getting from Heraklion airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or private transfer. Best value: public bus.

Heraklion is served by Heraklion International Airport Nikos Kazantzakis (HER), located just 5 km east of the city center. This makes airport transfers to city center destinations relatively quick and straightforward. Transport options include public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, private transfers, and rental cars. Journey times are generally short, though traffic during peak tourist season can cause delays.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15-25 min

€1.50 – €2.50; ticket price varies if purchased onboard

every 10–20 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

10-20 min

€15 – €25; metered; night surcharge may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with luggage

10-20 min

€25 – €45; pre-booked; fixed price

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

families or groups

10-20 min

€25 – €60; daily rate; varies by season

on-demand (traffic dependent)

exploring Crete independently

10-20 min

€12 – €22; surge pricing may apply

on-demand (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

Notes:

  • Prices in EUR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Bus Line 1 connects the airport to the city center, stopping at key locations including the port and central bus station.
  • Taxis are metered with official rates; confirm the fare before departure.
  • Ride-hailing availability may be limited compared to larger cities.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Heraklion

Depart from
Abeid Amani Karume International
Arrive to
Heraklion International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Crete

Check-in for a flight from Zanzibar to Heraklion

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AegeanAEEA3No
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes
Precision AirPRFPWYes
SKY expressSEHGQNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Heraklion

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January14°C9°C
February15°C9°C
March16°C10°C
April19°C13°C
May23°C16°C
June27°C20°C
July29°C22°C
August29°C23°C
September27°C21°C
October23°C18°C
November19°C15°C
December16°C11°C
Hottest Month
29°C
July
Coldest month
9°C
January
Sunny days
325
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
30 May
23°C17°C
6 Jun
25°C18°C
Sunday
31 May
25°C17°C
7 Jun
25°C17°C
Monday
1 Jun
26°C17°C
8 Jun
87%
23°C18°C
Tuesday
2 Jun
26°C17°C
9 Jun
24°C18°C
Wednesday
3 Jun
26°C17°C
10 Jun
25°C18°C
Thursday
4 Jun
26°C18°C
11 Jun
25°C18°C
Friday
5 Jun
26°C17°C
12 Jun
27°C19°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Aegean, Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Precision Air, and SKY express. Zanzibar and Heraklion have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Zanzibar?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Zanzibar and London, Dar es Salaam, Nairobi, Manchester, Mount Kilimanjaro, Mombasa, Arusha, Frankfurt, Cape Town, Muscat, Johannesburg, Dubai, Mafia Island, Entebbe, Harare, Amsterdam, Kigali, Bucharest, Istanbul, Pemba Island.
What are the most popular routes to and from Heraklion?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Heraklion and London, Manchester, Athens, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Bristol, Tel Aviv, Thessaloniki, Tirana, Amsterdam, Glasgow, Belfast, Larnaca, Bucharest, Budapest, Frankfurt, Düsseldorf, Sofia, Milan, Belgrade.
What airports are near Zanzibar?
The main airport in Zanzibar is Abeid Amani Karume International. It is also served by Abeid Amani Karume International.
What airports are near Heraklion?
The main airport in Heraklion is Heraklion International. It is also served by Santorini (Thira) National, Heraklion International, Chania International, Sitia Public.
Which airlines fly between Zanzibar and Heraklion?
Currently, you can fly between Zanzibar and Heraklion with Aegean, Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Precision Air, SKY express.
When’s the best time to travel between Zanzibar and Heraklion?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Zanzibar and Heraklion, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Zanzibar and Heraklion?
Traveling between Zanzibar and Heraklion, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Zanzibar?
There are a number of airports in and around Zanzibar. The main one is Abeid Amani Karume International and other nearby airports include Abeid Amani Karume International
How many airports are there near Heraklion?
There are a number of airports in and around Heraklion. The main one is Heraklion International and other nearby airports include Santorini (Thira) National, Heraklion International, Chania International, Sitia Public.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Zanzibar and Heraklion depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Zanzibar and Heraklion arrive?
What time do flights between Zanzibar and Heraklion depart?
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