Find answers to the questions most often asked by travellers heading to Heraklion Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport: access, transport, terminal services, car rental, taxi, parking and airlines.
Book your rental car in advance for a lower price, or choose a private transfer if you don't want to drive.
Heraklion Airport is the second-busiest airport in Greece with over 8 million passengers a year, but its terminal remains relatively compact over two floors. It does, however, rank first nationally for charter flights.
Arrive 2 hours before a domestic flight and 3 hours before an international flight. In July-August, passport control queues can exceed an hour, so allow extra time.
The airport is just 4 kilometres east of Heraklion city centre. The journey takes 10 to 30 minutes depending on the mode of transport chosen.
In season, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Paris-Orly, Lyon, Marseille, Nantes, Bordeaux, Toulouse, Lille, Nice, Montpellier, Brest and Deauville offer direct connections with Aegean, Air France, Transavia France, Volotea and easyJet.
At duty-free at Heraklion Airport, a carton costs around 40 to 60 euros depending on the brand, which is 20 to 40% cheaper than in town. The price is comparable to other Greek airports.
The airport has a single terminal divided into two boarding areas: one for Schengen flights and another for non-Schengen flights. Arrivals take place on the ground floor, departures on the first floor.
Yes, the terminal remains accessible 24/7. Shops and restaurants generally operate between 5am and 11pm, with a few outlets open around the clock.
Four options: KTEL bus (€1.80, 20-30 min), official taxi (€15-25, 10-20 min), private transfer (from €30, fixed price) or car rental directly at the terminal.
The KTEL bus runs roughly every 15 minutes during the day between the airport and Heraklion city centre. Frequency decreases in the evening, so check schedules on site or at ktelherlas.gr.
No, no train line serves the airport or Crete in general. The island has no rail network, and all travel is by road.
Three options: direct KTEL bus (30-40 minutes, €4-5), private transfer (35 minutes, from €41, door-to-door comfort), or official taxi (€50-65 depending on the time).
Yes, official HCAA car parks and nearby private car parks offer online booking. Discounts can reach up to 50% compared to the walk-up rate.
HCAA long-stay parking starts at €10/day. Nearby private car parks go as low as €3-6/day at online rates, with a free shuttle to the terminal.
Yes, a medical service is available at the terminal for first aid. For serious emergencies, passengers are redirected to the PAGNI university hospital in Heraklion, a 15-minute drive away.
Yes, a left-luggage service is available at the terminal. Rates vary depending on the size of the luggage and the storage duration, generally between €4 and €12 per day.
The lost property office is located on the ground floor of the terminal, in the arrivals area. To report a lost item after your departure, contact passenger information on +30 281 039 7129.
Yes, several private lounges are accessible in the departures area via online booking, Priority Pass card or business ticket. They offer Wi-Fi, catering and workstations.
Yes, Wi-Fi is free throughout the terminal. However, the connection can be slow during periods of high summer traffic, particularly in July and August.
Yes, several ATMs are located in the terminal, accepting major international cards. A currency exchange office is also available in the arrivals area for foreign currency.
More than 50 airlines serve the airport in season: Aegean Airlines, Sky Express, Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2.com, TUI Airways, Lufthansa, Condor, Eurowings, Transavia, Air France, British Airways, KLM, Wizz Air, Vueling, Volotea, Norwegian and many others.
Need more practical information? Return to the Heraklion Airport page or check out the car rental and airport taxi sections.