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

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1,210 mi airlines charter/private 17/wk
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XR443
XR Skywest Australia
738
2:55 AM
CEST
6:45 AM
EEST
2h 50m
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XR441
XR Skywest Australia
738
3:10 AM
CEST
6:55 AM
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2h 45m
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DE6692cs
DE Condor
32N
3:40 PM
CEST
7:35 PM
EEST
2h 55m
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DI6692+1
DI Marabu
32N
3:40 PM
CEST
7:35 PM
EEST
2h 55m
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DI6693+1
DI Marabu
32N
8:00 AM
EEST
10:05 AM
CEST
3h 5m
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XR442
XR Skywest Australia
738
9:40 AM
EEST
11:40 AM
CEST
3h
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DE6693cs
DE Condor
32N
12:35 PM
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2:40 PM
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3h 5m
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
FRA Frankfurt am Main 5h 20m ACAIAZ → 4YA3DE Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Heraklion flights
AMS Amsterdam 5h 35m 6EAMKL → CDHVKL Amsterdam (AMS) to Heraklion flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 5h 45m AFAMG3 → A3AFGQ Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Heraklion flights
MUC Munich 5h 50m LH → 4YA3DE Munich (MUC) to Heraklion flights
STN London, Essex 7h 35m FR → LS London, Essex (STN) to Heraklion flights
IST Istanbul 7h 56m TK → A3 Istanbul (IST) to Heraklion flights
TIA Rinas 12h 50m W4 → A3GQ Rinas (TIA) to Heraklion flights
SKG Thessaloniki 13h 5m FR → A3FRGQ Thessaloniki (SKG) to Heraklion flights
RHO Rhodes 16h 10m XR → A3GQ Rhodes (RHO) to Heraklion flights
RMO Chişinău 17h 55m W4 → 5F Chişinău (RMO) to Heraklion flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Nuremberg to Heraklion
2 carriers, 17 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,210 mi 2h 53m nonstop +1h ahead

NUE–HER is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Skywest Australia and Marabu lead the route. The flight covers 1,210 miles in approximately 2h 53m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore NUE Routes HER Routes NUE Live Flights HER Live Flights
All flights from Heraklion (HER) Heraklion to Nuremberg flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NUE–HER service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
XR Skywest Australia 9 738 2h45-2h50 – – –
DI Marabu Also: DE 4 32N 2h55 – – DE
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – DE, DI
738 Boeing 737-800 – XR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: DI + XR (13 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, NUE to HER direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
3
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
13
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NUE to HER.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
CFU ~5h 0m BUD ~5h 13m FRA ~5h 20m CLJ ~5h 30m AMS ~5h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,818
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.
Alternatives

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 17 48 26
Flight time 2h 53m 2h 25m 2h 45m
Munich (MUC) to Heraklion flights · Stuttgart (STR) to Heraklion flights · Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Heraklion flights
Airports within 200 miles of NUE with service to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport.
Know before you go

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 53m gate to gate.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

NUE–HER Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nuremberg to Heraklion route.
Route details
Distance1,210 mi / 1,947 km
Flight time2h 53m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights17 out / 13 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: NUE
Full nameNuremberg Airport
IATA / ICAONUE / EDDN
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation1,046 ft / 319 m
Destination: HER
Full nameHeraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport
IATA / ICAOHER / LGIR
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Elevation115 ft / 35 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NUE to HER flights.
Nonstop flights from Nuremberg Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport take about 2h 53m gate to gate. The route covers 1,210 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from NUE to HER: Skywest Australia and Marabu.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Frankfurt Main, Amsterdam and Charles de Gaulle.
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.
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 NUE to HER

Nuremberg Airport (NUE) and Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) are connected by nonstop service from Skywest Australia and Marabu. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

NUE to HER Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NUE to HER is about 2 hours 53 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,210 miles (1,947 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 30 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Frankfurt Main, Amsterdam and Charles de Gaulle. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Munich (MUC), Stuttgart (STR) and Frankfurt am Main (FRA).