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Last updated on May 2022

How to get from Heraklion Airport (HER) ✈️ to the City Center & Port

Heraklion Airport (HER), also known as Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport or Iraklio Airport, is located about 5 km east of the main city centre. Upon arrival, you can reach downtown Heraklion and Heraklion Port by Public Bus, Taxi, Welcome Pickup, Private Shuttle (all Crete) or Rental Car.

    πŸ’Έ The cheapest transfer to the city and port is by Bus

    ⏱️ The fastest transfer to the city and port is by Taxi

This guide compares all available airport transfers at Heraklion Airport (HER) according to classic travel factors. This includes travel time, cost per person (pp), a short route description and links to book or buy tickets.

Transfer comparison

Overview of all transfer options to the City Center & Port of Heraklion

Transport Travel time Cost
Bus πŸ’Έ 20 Min. 2 € Details
Taxi ⏱️ 15 Min. 10‑15 € Details
Welcome Pickup 15 Min. 16 € Details
Private Shuttle (all Crete) 60‑120 Min. 95 β‚¬ Details
Rental car 15 Min. Individ. Details
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Additional note: The homepage of the local bus company KTEL is quite confusing. It’s better to ask your hotel which bus line stops at the main road to find out the right line.

There may be waiting times at the taxi rank if there are high volume of passengers. In this case, a pre-booked transfer (e.g. via Welcome Pickups) is the more faster and comfortable option.

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Bus from Heraklion Airport to the City Center
Bus

Info here, tickets at the driver β†—


Travel time:
20 minutes

Cost:
πŸ’Έ 2 € pp

Description:
Blue KTEL city buses from Heraklion Airport (stop in front of the terminal building) to the center and the port of Heraklion, Timetables also on site/at the driver


Taxi from Heraklion Airport to the City Center
Taxi

Official local taxis


Travel time:
⏱️ 15 minutes

Cost:
10-15 €

Description:
Taxi from Heraklion Airport (Taxis in front of the terminal building) to central Heraklion, to the port or directly to your accommodation in the city center


Welcome Pickup from Heraklion Airport to the City Center
Welcome Pickups (AD)

Book a Welcome Pickup β†—


Travel time:
15 minutes (+pickup)

Cost:
16 €

Description:
Comfortable private transfer (via Welcome Pickups) from Heraklion Airport (Nameplate in Arrival Hall) to central Heraklion, to the port or to your accommodation in the city


Shuttle from Heraklion Airport to the City Center
Private Shuttle (Crete) (AD)

Book a private transfer β†—


Travel time:
60-120 minutes (+pickup)

Cost:
95 €

Description:
Private transfer (Minibus via GetYourGuide) from Heraklion Airport (Nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to Chania, Rethymno and most destinations on the island


Rental car from Heraklion Airport to the City Center
Rental Car (AD)

Hire a rental car β†—


Travel time:
15 minutes (+pickup)

Cost:
Depending on the Company

Description:
Rental Car (via Rentalcars.com) from Heraklion Airport (Rental counters in the Arrival Hall and in front of the terminal building) to your accommodation & more


Trip from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion and port



Things to know about Heraklion:
1. Heraklion is the capital of Crete and the fifth-largest Greek city
2. The air on Crete is said to have healing powers and can even perform miracles
3. Heraklion is near Knossos, the ancient capital of Crete and the center of Minoan civilization


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