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Flights from Nice to Heraklion
There are no direct flights from Nice to Heraklion. The easiest way is one stop via Rome or Athens, about 4h 45m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 4h 44m
Nice to Heraklion at a glance
Fastest journey4h 44mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Rome or Athens
Best ways to fly from Nice to Heraklion
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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NCE Rome (FCO) HER
Leg 1: easyJet, ITA Airways, Wizz Air · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, ITA Airways, Neos
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NCE Athens (ATH) HER
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, easyJet · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Sky Express (Greece)
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 1,788 km1,110 miles
- Journey time
- 4h 44mestimate
- Time difference
- +1hHeraklion vs Nice
- Currency in Heraklion
- EUR
- Airports
- NCE → HER
Flights from Nice to Heraklion: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Nice to Heraklion?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Rome, Athens and Naples. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Nice to Heraklion?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 44m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,788 km.
Where do you change planes between Nice and Heraklion?
The best connecting points are Rome (FCO), Athens (ATH), Naples (NAP) and Geneva (GVA). easyJet flies both legs via Rome, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Nice and Heraklion?
Nice: Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE). Heraklion: Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER).
What is the time difference between Nice and Heraklion?
Heraklion is 1 hour ahead of Nice.
