Flying from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE): what you need to know
The timezone in Nice is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Heraklion.
To ensure you get on your HER to NCE flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Heraklion Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. Here are the top stopovers between HER and NCE:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Stuttgart Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Right now, R 1,387 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Heraklion Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 3,351. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from HER to NCE. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your flight from Heraklion Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport.
Landing cheap flights from HER to NCE is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Heraklion Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport.
Handy information about Heraklion Airport (HER)
Heraklion Airport maintains a solid on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from HER make it to their destination as scheduled 80.18% of the time.
Central Heraklion to Heraklion Airport is approximately 3 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 15 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Heraklion Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to HER:
Arriving at Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Heraklion Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near NCE instead:
Pick up a Cote D'Azur Airport rental car and explore Nice and beyond with your own wheels. Goldcar, OK Mobility and Alamo are top providers to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Cote D'Azur Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
Cote D'Azur Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Nice. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
July is the most popular month for flights from Heraklion Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Nice in January.
The warmest month in Nice is August, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Heraklion Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
February has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from HER to NCE sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of France
You've done Nice, now it's time to discover other corners of France. Travel about 161 kilometres west to Marseille to tick off its must-visit sights. From Old Port of Marseille to Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Lyon is another essential stop in France and is around 306 kilometres north-west of Nice. No trip is complete without seeing Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.