heraklion airport

Heraklion Airport, officially known as Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, is one of the largest airports in Greece and the second-busiest in the country, particularly in the summer months when there are many domestic arrivals and European charter flights.

Travelling to and from Heraklion Airport

Heraklion Airport is located 5 kilometres from the centre of Heraklion. The airport exit is Makariou street. The west exit leads to the Heraklion city, while the east exit will take you onto the national highway to Rethymno and Chania to the west, or Hersonissos, Agios Nikolaos and Sitia to the east. To reach the airport, take Ikarou Avenue from Eleftherias Square in Heraklion town centre, or the national road in the direction of Agios Nikolaos.

Useful information on Heraklion Airport

Heraklion Airport receives flights 24 hours a day. It has a single 2,680-metre-long runway, while there are several parking areas for private aircraft. Private aircraft are served by Olympic Airways.
ΙΑΤΑ airport code: HER
ICAO airport code: LGIR

Heraklion Airport Services

Shops and Restaurants: Heraklion Airport has one restaurant and five snack bars.
Duty Free Shops: There is a large duty-free shop on the upper floor of the airport. There are smaller tourist shops on the ground floor.
Luggage Lockers: There is a luggage locker in the airport car park, open 24 hours a day. Luggage may be left there for about €12 per day.
Car Park: There is a car park in the airport grounds which is open during airport opening hours. There are also private car parks opposite the airport.
Information Desk: The airport information desk is in the arrivals area, near the baggage reclaim area. It is open 24 hours a day.
Banks - Exchange: There are several ATM cash machines at Heraklion Airport, as well as a currency exchange bureau.
Access: All areas of Heraklion Airport have disabled access and meet all the necessary requirements to accommodate disabled people.
Hotels: The nearest hotel is just 1 kilometre from Heraklion airport, in the suburb of Nea Alikarnassos. You will find more hotels in the centre of Heraklion, just 5 kilometres from the airport.. There are also hotels and apartments in the area of Karteros, a couple of kilometres east of the airport.

Heraklion Airport Contact Details

Address: National Airport of Heraklion “Nikos Kazantzakis”, 70601 Heraklion, Crete
Telephone: +30 2810 397800
Fax: +30 2810 221700
Website : www.hcaa-eleng.gr/irak.htm