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Heraklion, Crete

Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport

11:15 LOCAL · 2 RWY · ELEV 115 FT

Arrivals Departures

Cancellations

None

of 80 departures on the board

Departures next hour

busiest hour on the board is 15

Ground transport

Getting to and from Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport

How to reach the city, and where each option picks you up.

Option

Journey time

Pickup point

Best for

Driving into Heraklion

Via Ikarou Avenue

About 10 minutes to central Heraklion

Airport forecourt, Nea Alikarnassos

The airport connects straight into central Heraklion via Ikarou Avenue — no motorway needed for such a short hop.

City bus

Heraklion Urban KTEL

Bus stop within walking distance of the terminal building

Several city lines that cover the whole municipality of Heraklion begin right at the airport.

Taxi

Ranks outside the terminal, or pre-booked pickup

Designated taxi waiting areas outside the terminal

Prefer not to queue? Book ahead and a driver waits for you in the arrivals area instead.

Rental cars

Nine agencies at arrivals — Avis, Budget, Hertz Autohellas, Sixt and more

Rental counters in the arrivals area

Bring your ID or passport, driving licence and a credit card — the airport itself recommends booking before you land, for a cheaper rate and a wider choice of car.