Nuremberg to Heraklion (NUE–HER) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
XR441
XR Skywest Australia
738
5:00 AM
CEST
8:50 AM
EEST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DE6692cs
DE Condor
32N
3:40 PM
CEST
7:35 PM
EEST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DI6692+1
DI Marabu
32N
3:40 PM
CEST
7:35 PM
EEST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
XR442
XR Skywest Australia
738
9:50 AM
EEST
11:50 AM
CEST
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
DI6693+1
DI Marabu
32N
12:35 PM
EEST
2:40 PM
CEST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DE6693cs
DE Condor
32N
12:35 PM
EEST
2:40 PM
CEST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Nuremberg to Heraklion
2 carriers, 12 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 12 Flights/wk 1,210 mi 2h 50m nonstop +1h ahead 15 1-stop hubs

NUE–HER is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Marabu and Skywest Australia lead the route. The flight covers 1,210 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 15 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NUE–HER service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DI Marabu Also: DE 4 32N 2h55 DE
XR Skywest Australia 4 738 2h50
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – DE, DI
738 Boeing 737-800 – XR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: DI + XR (8 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, NUE to HER direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NUE to HER.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,256
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 Heraklion from Nuremberg

Nearby airports with service to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport.
Metric NUE→HER MUC→HER STR→HER
Distance from NUE 85 mi 101 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 5 4
Weekly flights 12 48 17
Flight time 2h 50m 2h 25m 2h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of NUE with service to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Nuremberg, it's 7:00 PM in Heraklion.
Distance & Flight Time
1,210 mi / 1,947 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 50m to 2h 55m.
Visa & Entry

Germany and Greece are both EU and Schengen member states. German citizens can enter Greece with a national ID card or passport. No visa, no border checks on flights from other Schengen countries, no time limit. Full freedom of movement applies.

For stays over 3 months, register at the local police station (Astynomia) or the Aliens Bureau in larger cities. You need proof of employment, self-employment, student enrollment, or sufficient funds with health insurance. The registration certificate (Vevaiosi Eggrafis Politou tis EE) is issued on the spot or within a few days. The fee is around EUR 10.

NUE–HER Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nuremberg to Heraklion route.
Route details
Distance1,210 mi / 1,947 km
Flight time2h 50m to 2h 55m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights12 out / 12 return
1-stop connections15 hubs
Origin: NUE
IATA / ICAONUE / EDDN
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation1,046 ft / 319 m
Destination: HER
IATA / ICAOHER / LGIR
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Elevation115 ft / 35 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NUE to HER flights.
Nonstop flights from Nuremberg Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport take approximately 2h 50m to 2h 55m. The route covers 1,210 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Marabu and Skywest Australia. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 12 nonstop flights per week from NUE to HER. The return direction has about 12 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CFU, BSL, BRU, HAM, IST, OTP, SKG, AMS, FRA, CLJ, CDG, STN, MUC, TIA and VNO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Heraklion is 1 hour ahead of Nuremberg.
Yes, return flights from HER to NUE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MUC, STR and FRA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 NUE to HER

Nuremberg Airport (NUE) and Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) are connected by nonstop service from Marabu and Skywest Australia. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

NUE to HER Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NUE to HER ranges from 2 hours 50 minutes to 2 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,210 miles (1,947 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 24 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via CFU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Munich (MUC), Stuttgart (STR) and Frankfurt am Main (FRA).