Travelling from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Nuremberg Airport to Heraklion Airport is 2 hours 55 minutes.
Heraklion's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Heraklion one hour ahead of Nuremberg.
Take your pick of four weekly Nuremberg Airport to Heraklion Airport flights. The 06:30 departure with Eurowings is the earliest flight you can take. Eurowings operates the last service of the day at 17:25.
Leave plenty of time to make your NUE to HER flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling to Heraklion (and then discovering more of Greece!) is a cinch with Condor. This popular airline offers direct flights from Nuremberg Airport to Heraklion Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Condor on this route.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Nuremberg Airport to Heraklion Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between NUE and HER include:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Rhodes Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Heraklion Airport (HER)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Nuremberg Airport to Heraklion Airport flight is Rs12,121. A round-trip plane ticket is currently Rs25,171. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book seven months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from NUE to HER.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Nuremberg Airport to Heraklion Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from NUE to HER by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Nuremberg Airport to Heraklion Airport.
Handy information about Nuremberg Airport (NUE)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Nuremberg Airport, 70.86% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Nuremberg Airport from central Nuremberg, it'll take about 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 2 hours when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Nuremberg Airport to Heraklion Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to NUE:
Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)
If you have a late Nuremberg Airport to Heraklion Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near HER:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Heraklion Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars and experience the lesser-explored corners of Heraklion and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Heraklion Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Heraklion Airport is roughly 3 kilometres from the centre of Heraklion. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 15 minutes.
When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)
The quietest month for a flight from Nuremberg Airport to Heraklion Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Heraklion based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from Nuremberg Airport to Heraklion Airport for July if you'd like to visit Heraklion during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 33ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from NUE to HER in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC and 16ºC on average.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be discovered once you've seen Heraklion. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Journey 338 kilometres north from Heraklion and you'll be in Acharnes, another standout destination in Greece. No trip is complete without seeing Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field.