Heraklion to Nantes (HER–NTE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,602 mi airlines 11/wk
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Flight Schedule 8 flights Verified 23m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
GQ970
GQ Big Sky Airlines
32N
7:00 AM
EEST
9:50 AM
CEST
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
A33812+1
A3 Aegean
319
5:40 PM
EEST
8:45 PM
CEST
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U24786
U2 easyJet
320
7:20 PM
EEST
10:20 PM
CEST
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
TO3717
TO Transavia France
73H
8:20 PM
EEST
11:20 PM
CEST
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
A33813+1
A3 Aegean
319
12:20 PM
CEST
5:05 PM
EEST
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U24785
U2 easyJet
320
2:05 PM
CEST
6:35 PM
EEST
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TO3716
TO Transavia France
73H
2:45 PM
CEST
7:30 PM
EEST
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
GQ971
GQ Big Sky Airlines
32N
7:30 PM
CEST
12:15 AM+1
EEST
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Heraklion to Nantes
4 carriers, 11 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 11 Flights/wk 1,602 mi 3h 50m nonstop -1h behind 20 1-stop hubs

HER–NTE is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Transavia France, Aegean Airlines and Big Sky Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,602 miles in approximately 3h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 20 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HER–NTE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TO Transavia France 4 73H 4h
A3 Aegean Airlines 3 319 4h05 Star Alliance
GQ Big Sky Airlines 2 32N 3h50
U2 easyJet 2 320 4h
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – A3
320 Airbus A320 – U2
32N Airbus A320neo – GQ
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – TO
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: GQ + TO + U2 (8 flights/wk, 73%)
Star Alliance: A3 (3 flights/wk, 27%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, HER to NTE direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
4
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
11
Outbound / wk
11
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HER to NTE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,977
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Nantes from Heraklion

Nearby airports with service to Nantes Atlantique Airport.
Metric HER→NTE RHO→NTE ATH→NTE
Distance from HER 179 mi 192 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 1 2
Weekly flights 11 1 5
Flight time 3h 50m 4h 10m 3h 25m
Airports within 200 miles of HER with service to Nantes Atlantique Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Nantes is 1 hour behind Heraklion.
HER: EEST · NTE: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Heraklion, it's 5:00 PM in Nantes.
Distance & Flight Time
1,602 mi / 2,578 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 50m to 4h 5m.
Visa & Entry

Both Greece and France are EU and Schengen member states. Greek citizens have full freedom of movement and can live, work, and travel in France without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or Greek national ID card is sufficient.

HER–NTE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Heraklion to Nantes route.
Route details
Distance1,602 mi / 2,578 km
Flight time3h 50m to 4h 5m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights11 out / 11 return
1-stop connections20 hubs
Origin: HER
IATA / ICAOHER / LGIR
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Elevation115 ft / 35 m
Destination: NTE
IATA / ICAONTE / LFRS
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Elevation90 ft / 27 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HER to NTE flights.
Nonstop flights from Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport take approximately 3h 50m to 4h 5m. The route covers 1,602 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Aegean Airlines, Big Sky Airlines, Transavia France and easyJet.
There are approximately 11 nonstop flights per week from HER to NTE. The return direction has about 11 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TLS, IST, MUC, BER, EDI, RHO, FCO, CDG, PRG, LGW, LYS, MAN, DUB, BSL, AMS, GVA, ATH, MRS, STN and FRA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nantes is 1 hour behind Heraklion.
Yes, return flights from NTE to HER are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include RHO and ATH. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from HER to NTE

Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) are connected by nonstop service from Aegean Airlines, Big Sky Airlines, Transavia France and easyJet. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HER to NTE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HER to NTE ranges from 3 hours 50 minutes to 4 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,602 miles (2,578 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via TLS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rhodes (RHO) and Spata-Artemida (ATH).