Flying from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Heraklion Airport to Nuremberg Airport is 3 hours 5 minutes.
Nuremberg's timezone is UTC+1, making Nuremberg one hour behind Heraklion.
You can choose from four weekly Heraklion Airport to Nuremberg Airport flights. The 10:15 departure with Condor is the earliest flight available. Eurowings operates the latest service of the day at 22:05.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your HER to NUE flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Condor is your gateway to discovering Nuremberg (and maybe even some other great parts of Germany!). Check out the direct flights from Heraklion Airport to Nuremberg Airport offered by this popular airline.
The majority of travelers choose to travel with Condor on this route.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Heraklion Airport to Nuremberg Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between HER and NUE include:
Thessaloniki International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)
Currently, $32 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Heraklion Airport to Nuremberg Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $135. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from HER to NUE by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Heraklion Airport to Nuremberg Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from HER to NUE.
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Handy information about Heraklion Airport (HER)
Heraklion Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from HER make it to their destination as scheduled 80.18% of the time.
Central Heraklion to Heraklion Airport is around 3 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a trip time of about 15 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Heraklion Airport to Nuremberg Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near HER:
Arriving at Nuremberg Airport (NUE)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Heraklion Airport to Nuremberg Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near NUE instead:
Follow your own route with a Nuremberg Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Flex To Go, Alamo or Enterprise and experience more of Nuremberg and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Nuremberg Airport about two weeks in advance.
Getting from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to central Nuremberg
From Nuremberg Airport, Nuremberg is approximately 8 kilometers away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the center driving.
Getting there on public transport takes about 2 hours.
When to fly to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)
August is the busiest month for flights from Heraklion Airport to Nuremberg Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Nuremberg in January.
Before locking in your flight from Heraklion Airport to Nuremberg Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Nuremberg, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from HER to NUE in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Nuremberg. Around 386 kilometers away to the north-east, its top attractions include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
If you want to check out another side of Germany, consider Hamburg, about 467 kilometers north of Nuremberg. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are among its highlights.