Travelling from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Heraklion Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport is 3 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in Nantes is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Heraklion.
Each week, there are five Heraklion Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board as soon as possible, pick the 06:40 Aegean Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 20:30 with Transavia France.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to board your HER to NTE flight.
Flying during a peak month like August? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
There's a good range of direct flights from Heraklion Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport to choose from. When organising your Nantes trip, these airlines can fly you nonstop to this exciting part of France:
Most passengers choose to travel with Aegean Airlines on this route.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Heraklion Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between HER and NTE:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
Currently, $77 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Heraklion Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $206. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from HER to NTE by booking at least seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Heraklion Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Heraklion Airport (HER)
Heraklion Airport has a strong 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.
Heraklion Airport is around 3 kilometres from central Heraklion. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 15 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Heraklion Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near HER:
Arriving at Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
If you're arriving on a late Heraklion Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near NTE:
Pick up a Nantes Atlantique Airport rental car and discover Nantes and beyond with your own set of wheels. Rentscape, Alamo and Europcar are top providers to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Nantes Atlantique Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to central Nantes
Nantes Atlantique Airport to central Nantes has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
June is the busiest month for flights from Heraklion Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Nantes in April.
Book your flight from Heraklion Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport for August if you'd like to visit Nantes during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HER to NTE in February. Average temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of France
You've seen Nantes, now it's time to discover more of France. Travel around 338 kilometres north-east to Paris to check off its leading attractions. From Eiffel Tower to Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 467 kilometres south-east of Nantes, Toulouse is another essential stop in France. Experience major highlights starting with Basilique Saint-Sernin, Cité de l'espace and Pont Neuf.