Crete AirportHeraklion Crete
Crete Airport - Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport This airport is located in the central north of Crete, 4.5 kms from Heraklion town. This is a busy international airport receiving many flights from Athens and European cities every day. In turn domestic flights depart for other points in Greece such as Santorini, Rhodes and Thessaloniki. Local air companies using these routes include Olympic Airlines, Aegean Airways and Sky Express. The code for this airport is HER. The airstrip was in use since 1939, with international flights starting in 1988. The local bus service leaves every few minutes from outside the terminal to Eleftherias Square in the centre of town (return also). Car rental desks are inside the airport terminal. The taxi stand is outside the arrivals hall and a taxi to the center of town should be around 8-10Euros. Accommodation Nearby
All central hotels in Heraklion are nearby to this airport. Our pick would be the Lato Boutique Hotel for its central location, comfort and view of the Heraklion harbour. This hotel is close to 25th August Street and the Liondaria Fountain. For a charming rural accommodation nearby, we would recommend the beautifully restored manor house in the village of Archanes 17 kms inland and away from town. The Archontiko Studio is a peaceful restored home in a quiet village only 12 kms from the Palace of Knossos. Below is a map of Crete with the airports and ports marked: View Crete, Kriti with Ports and Airports Marked in a larger map The trip into Heraklion centre is under ten minutes, and depending on the route, 4.5-6 kms. From this airport to Agios Nikolaos in the east is 60 kms. From Heraklion airport to Rethymnon town is 82 kms. From this airport to Chania town in the west is 140 kms. See more on our page about getting around in Crete... Return from Crete Airport to We Love Crete Homepage |
