Flying from Nantes Airport (NTE) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Nantes Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 40 minutes.
Heraklion is one hour ahead of Nantes and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Flights from NTE to HER start from 08:00 — the first with Volotea. The latest departure is at 19:30 with Sky Express. Overall, there are eight weekly Nantes Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your NTE to HER flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak month such as June? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Nantes Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. When you're ready to start your Heraklion adventure, let one of these carriers fly you to this exciting part of Greece:
Most travelers choose to fly with Transavia France on this route.
SKY express is the most punctual carrier operating NTE to HER flights. A dependable 85.71% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Nantes Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. These are the top stopovers between NTE and HER:
Barcelona Airport
Milan Malpensa Airport
Geneva Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Nantes Airport (NTE) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
$28 is currently the best price for a one-way Nantes Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight. A return flight starts at $92. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
To secure cheap tickets from NTE to HER, book your journey three months before your planned departure.
Organize your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Nantes Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Nantes Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Nantes Airport (NTE)
Of all flights leaving Nantes Airport, 77% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Nantes to Nantes Airport is approximately 11 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near NTE? If you're catching an early flight from Nantes Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
Consider booking a hotel near HER if you have a late Nantes Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Crete Heraklion Airport rental car and discover Heraklion and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, Car & Go and Right Cars are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Crete Heraklion Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Crete Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
From Crete Heraklion Airport, Heraklion is approximately 5 kilometers away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the center by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Nantes Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Heraklion. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Heraklion is July, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Nantes Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from NTE to HER sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Heraklion has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Greece you should also see. About 322 kilometers north-west of Heraklion, a trip to Athens will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.






