Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport - HER

Heraklion International Airport is the second busiest airport in Greece after Athens International Airport. It is the primary airport on the island of Crete and is located 5 km east of the main city centre of Heraklion. 

The airport serves as a hub for Olympic Airways, Sky Express and Aegean Airways and is composed of one passenger terminal, divided by Domestic and Schengen areas. The terminal hosts 3 passenger lounges, currency exchange offices, a pharmacy, a post office, smoking areas, ATMs, luggage services and duty-free shops. 

Bus

Local shuttle buses are the easiest and most economical way of getting into Crete. Buses at the airport depart every few minutes from 06:00-21:15 during weekdays and take approximately 35 minutes to get to the city centre.

City bus number 78 goes to the bus station in Heraklion/Iraklion. The journey time to central is around 20 minutes. Travellers can also take Bus Line 1 which connects the airport to the city centre.

Location: Outside the main terminal, arrivals
Cost: EUR 0.75

Taxi

With a taxi, you can get to Heraklion downtown within 15 minutes.

Location: Outside the main terminal, arrivals
Cost: EUR 17.00 one-way and € 14.00 round trip

Relax and unwind in the Goldair Handling Lounge prior to your international (Non-Schengen) departure from Heraklion. Enjoy spectacular views of the Sea of Crete and Dia Island while savoring exclusive Greek specialties made from fresh Cretan ingredients. NOTE: This lounge is only accessible for departing Non-Schengen passengers. NOTE: Children under 6 years old are admitted free with an adult.

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