Flying from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Heraklion is one hour ahead of Nice and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to board your NCE to HER flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cote D'Azur Airport to Heraklion Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between NCE and HER:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Heraklion Airport (HER)
Right now, Rs21,264 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Cote D'Azur Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs48,588. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from NCE to HER, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Heraklion Airport is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from NCE to HER by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Heraklion Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
74.5% of flights leaving from Cote D'Azur Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Nice to Cote D'Azur Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Heraklion Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to NCE:
Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Cote D'Azur Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near HER instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Heraklion Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars to explore Heraklion and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Heraklion Airport about three weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Heraklion Airport is approximately 3 kilometres from the centre of Heraklion. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes around 15 minutes.
When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Heraklion Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Heraklion. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Heraklion is July, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Heraklion Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from NCE to HER in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of Greece
Heraklion is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Greece you should also see. Around 322 kilometres north-west of Heraklion, a trip to Athens will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Set out 338 kilometres north from Heraklion to reach Acharnes, another notable stop in Greece. No trip is complete without seeing Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field.
