Heraklion International Airport (HER) Traveler Essentials
- Terminals
- A single busy terminal handles all flights, with a new airport under construction to replace it in the future.
- Distance to city
- 5 km / 20 min by bus
Overview
Heraklion International Airport, named after Nikos Kazantzakis, is the main airport on the island of Crete and one of the busiest in Greece. It handles a very high volume of seasonal charter and scheduled flights to European destinations in summer. It is the principal gateway for tourism to Crete.
Transport to city center
City bus lines connect the airport to central Heraklion in about 15 to 20 minutes, with taxis being faster.
Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi is available in the terminal.
Lounges
A business lounge is available airside in the departures area.
Security & customs
Greece is in the Schengen Area, so intra-Schengen flights skip passport control; allow extra time in peak season.
Travel tips
The airport gets extremely busy in summer, so arrive well ahead of your flight and expect queues at security.