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Cheap flights from South Africa to Heraklion

JNB — HER
Okt 13 — Okt 201
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to HER?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Heraklion. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 13 September 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Heraklion as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing Heraklion

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Heraklion. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Heraklion. Reviews last updated 13 September 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM, andSWISS from South Africa to Heraklion to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 334 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 334 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 334 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 385 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 334 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 730 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 334 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 409 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 334 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 361 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 334 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Heraklion. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Heraklion from South Africa?

    Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. (HER), located 2,8 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from South Africa to Heraklion.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Heraklion that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Heraklion flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Heraklion?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Heraklion?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Heraklion by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 5 airlines flying from South Africa to Heraklion

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Heraklion. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 13 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapestR10 916AverageR16 289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapestR11 489AverageR19 127FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapestR11 771AverageR16 246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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British AirwaysCheapestR14 199AverageR20 175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapestR16 142AverageR17 694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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