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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
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
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

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Nantes to Heraklion
4 carriers, 11 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 11 Flights/wk 1,602 mi 3h 30m nonstop +1h ahead 22 1-stop hubs

NTE–HER 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 30m. Beyond nonstop, 22 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NTE–HER service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TO Transavia France 4 73H 3h45
A3 Aegean Airlines 3 319 3h45 Star Alliance
GQ Big Sky Airlines 2 32N 3h45
U2 easyJet 2 320 3h30
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, NTE to HER 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 NTE to HER.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,022
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.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Nantes, it's 7:00 PM in Heraklion.
Distance & Flight Time
1,602 mi / 2,578 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 30m to 3h 45m.
Visa & Entry

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

NTE–HER Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nantes to Heraklion route.
Route details
Distance1,602 mi / 2,578 km
Flight time3h 30m to 3h 45m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights11 out / 11 return
1-stop connections22 hubs
Origin: NTE
IATA / ICAONTE / LFRS
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Elevation90 ft / 27 m
Destination: HER
IATA / ICAOHER / LGIR
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Elevation115 ft / 35 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NTE to HER flights.
Nonstop flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport take approximately 3h 30m to 3h 45m. 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 NTE to HER. The return direction has about 11 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CFU, TLS, PRG, CPH, EDI, MAN, ATH, IST, AMS, MUC, MRS, LGW, FRA, CDG, RHO, GVA, BER, BSL, LYS, FCO, STN and DUB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Heraklion is 1 hour ahead of Nantes.
Yes, return flights from HER to NTE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from NTE to HER

Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) and Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) 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.

NTE to HER Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NTE to HER ranges from 3 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours 45 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

22 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via CFU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.