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Heraklion International Airport, Nikos Kazantzakis
Here you'll find essential information on Heraklion Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport, Crete, including contact details, airport transfer facts, details of airport facilities, and how to get there.
Full Airport Name
Heraklion International Airport, Nikos Kazantzakis
Address
Ikarou str, N Alikarnassos, 71601, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
Airport Code
HER
Country Code
30
Telephone
(2810) 397 129
E-mail
Website
Number of Terminals
1
Time Zone
GMT + 2 (GMT + 3 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October)
Location
The airport is located 5km (3 miles) east of the city of Heraklion.
Airport News
It is expected that Heraklion Airport, currently the main gateway to the island, will be replaced by a new facility by around 2015.
Driving Directions
The airport is located about 5km (3 miles) to the east of the city of Heraklion, on the north side of the island of Crete.
Car Parking
The car park is located near the terminal building and has parking spaces for 500 cars.
Car Hire
EasyTerra offers car hire at Heraklion Airport, combining the results of multiple companies.
There are various car hire companies at the airport: Avis, Budget, Eurocartell, Eurodollar, Eurolease, Hertz, Holiday Auto, Motor Club-Sigma, Motor Sport, National-Alamo, Sixt, Tourent and Travel Star.
Public Transport
Bus: Local KTEL buses (tel: (2810) 245020) leave from the airport every few minutes from early morning until late in the evening from Monday to Saturday and less frequently on Sundays. Journey time to central heraklion is around 20 mins.
Taxi: There are taxis available at the kerb opposite the arrivals hall. They provide a quick and efficient service, but it is advisable to agree the price with the driver before the journey.
Information and Help Desks
There is one information desk in the terminal, located centrally in the departures area. It is open 24 hours a day.
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: There is an ATM available in the departures area. Several payphones are available.
Eating and drinking: There is one restaurant and six snack-bars at the airport.
Shopping: There are two duty-free shops, located in the departure areas for Schengen and non-Schengen countries. There is also a kiosk selling a variety of products including spirits, chocolates, newspapers and cigarettes.
Luggage: There are four handling agents at the airport, and each one has its own lost and found service.
Other facilities: Baby changing facilities are available.
Conference and Business Facilities
A VIP lounge is located in the check-in area, but there are no conference or business facilities as such at the airport.
Facilities for Disabled Travellers
Facilities for disabled people include reserved parking spaces, ramps and toilets that are easily accessible to wheelchair users.
Hotels
There are no hotels at the airport, but plenty can be found in Heraklion itself, around 5km (3 miles) away, and dotted around the island.
Current weather report - Heraklion International Airport, Nikos Kazantzakis
Weather
Max
Min
Today
69°F
21°C
56°F
13°C
Wednesday
65°F
18°C
55°F
13°C
Thursday
64°F
18°C
55°F
13°C
Friday
67°F
19°C
56°F
13°C
Saturday
66°F
19°C
58°F
14°C
Full Airport Name
Address
Airport Code
Country Code
Telephone
Website
Number of Terminals
Time Zone
Location
Airport News
Driving Directions
Car Parking
Car Hire
EasyTerra offers car hire at Heraklion Airport, combining the results of multiple companies.Public Transport
Taxi: There are taxis available at the kerb opposite the arrivals hall. They provide a quick and efficient service, but it is advisable to agree the price with the driver before the journey.
Information and Help Desks
Airport Facilities
Eating and drinking: There is one restaurant and six snack-bars at the airport.
Shopping: There are two duty-free shops, located in the departure areas for Schengen and non-Schengen countries. There is also a kiosk selling a variety of products including spirits, chocolates, newspapers and cigarettes.
Luggage: There are four handling agents at the airport, and each one has its own lost and found service.
Other facilities: Baby changing facilities are available.
Conference and Business Facilities
Facilities for Disabled Travellers
Hotels
Current weather report - Heraklion International Airport, Nikos Kazantzakis
Weather |
Max |
Min |
|
| Today |
|
69°F 21°C |
56°F 13°C |
| Wednesday |
|
65°F 18°C |
55°F 13°C |
| Thursday |
|
64°F 18°C |
55°F 13°C |
| Friday |
|
67°F 19°C |
56°F 13°C |
| Saturday |
|
66°F 19°C |
58°F 14°C |
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