Travelling from Nice Airport (NCE) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Heraklion's timezone is UTC+2, making Heraklion one hour ahead of Nice.
Leave plenty of time to make your NCE to HER flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Nice Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between NCE and HER:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Munich Airport
Athens International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Nice Airport (NCE) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
$112 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Nice Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight. Return flights start from $264. These fares can change depending on demand.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from NCE to HER if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from Nice Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across the month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Nice Airport (NCE)
Of all flights leaving Nice Airport, 76% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Nice Airport from central Nice, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near NCE. Whether you've booked an early flight from Nice Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
If you have a late Nice Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near HER:
Grab a Crete Heraklion Airport rental car and explore 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 deal by booking your vehicle from Crete Heraklion Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Crete Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Crete Heraklion Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from the centre of Heraklion. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
It typically takes 25 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
August is the busiest month for flights from Nice Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Heraklion in March.
The warmest month in Heraklion is July, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Nice Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from NCE to HER in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Heraklion has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Greece just waiting to be explored. About 322 kilometres north-west of Heraklion, a visit to Athens will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.