Palacio de Cnosos
Crete's largest Minoan site, a few kilometres from Heraklion. It is best to go early to avoid the heat and the crowds.
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Airport · Heraklion, Greece
Heraclión Nikos Kazantzakis HER
3 km from central Heraklion. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
- to the centre
- 3 km
- terminals
- 1
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- IATA · ICAO
- HER · LGIR
About the airport
Heraklion “Nikos Kazantzakis” Airport is about 5 km east of the city centre. It is the busiest airport on Crete and one of the most important in Greece, with many charter and low-cost flights in summer and connections to Athens and other islands.
Terminals
It has a single terminal, with departures and arrivals in the same building. In high season there can be queues at check-in and security, so allow plenty of time.
Services
You’ll find cafés, shops, currency exchange and car rental desks. Taxis and the city bus leave from beside the terminal.
Getting to the city
City bus
A city bus links the airport with central Heraklion. It is the cheapest option; check timetables at the information desk.
Taxi
Official rank outside arrivals. Central Heraklion is about 5 km away, roughly 15 min depending on traffic.
Airport map
Terminal
A single terminal for departures and arrivals, with cafés, shops and car rental desks. In summer it fills up with charter and low-cost flights.
Heraklion
Things to do in Heraklion
Heraklion, the largest city on Crete, combines Venetian walls and fortresses with one of Greece's finest archaeological museums, and is the natural base for visiting Knossos.
Museo Arqueológico de Heraclión
Home to the world's largest collection of Minoan art, with pieces and frescoes from Knossos and other sites on Crete.
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Fortaleza de Koules
The Venetian fortress guarding the entrance to the old harbour. You can go inside and climb to the roof terrace.
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Fuente Morosini
The Venetian fountain of the lions, on the square of the same name in the city centre, surrounded by cafés.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
How far is the airport from central Heraklion?
Heraclión Nikos Kazantzakis airport is about 3 km from central Heraklion.
How do I get from the airport to central Heraklion?
From Heraclión Nikos Kazantzakis airport you can take City bus (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Heraclión Nikos Kazantzakis airport have?
Heraclión Nikos Kazantzakis has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Heraklion?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- The terminal building seen from the apron: Dis66 (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- An aircraft on the airport apron, with boarding stairs: Pjotr Mahhonin, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Palacio de Cnosos: Jebulon, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
- Museo Arqueológico de Heraclión: Zde, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Fortaleza de Koules: Moonik, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Fuente Morosini: Moonik, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons