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Heraklion, Crete
Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport
22:18 LOCAL · 66°F MOSTLY CLEAR · 2 RWY · ELEV 115 FT
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Cancellations
None
of 53 departures on the board
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Weather
66°F MOSTLY CLEAR
Observed 19:50 UTC · LGIR
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Departures next hour
2
busiest hour on the board is 9
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.