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Heraklion International Airport Guide Nikos Kazantzakis (HER)

Airport info
Code: HER
Address:
Ikarou Street, N Alikarnassos, 71601, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
Location:

Heraklion International Airport - Nikos Kazantzakis is located 5km (3 miles) east of the city of Heraklion.

Number of terminals: 1 Dialling code: +30
Telephone:
2810 397 129.
Timezone: GMT +2:00

Here you'll find essential information on Heraklion International Airport - Nikos Kazantzakis, Crete, including contact details, airport transfer facts, details of airport facilities, and how to get there.

Airport news: 

It is expected that Heraklion International Airport - Nikos Kazantzakis, currently the main gateway to the island, will be replaced by a new airport at Kastelli Pediados by 2015.

Information: 

There is one information desk in the terminal, located centrally in the departures area. It is open 24 hours a day.

Email address: 
kahktl@otenet.gr
Website: 
www.hcaa.gr
Driving directions: 

Heraklion International Airport - Nikos Kazantzakis is located 5km (3 miles) to the east of the city of Heraklion, on the north side of the island of Crete.

Public Transport

Public transport road: 

Bus: Local KTEL buses (tel: 2810 245 020; bus-service-crete-ktel.com) leave from the airport every few minutes from early morning until late in the evening from Monday to Saturday and less frequently on Sundays. The journey time to central Heraklion is around 20 minutes, and the fare is around €1.

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. The fare for the journey to central Heraklion, which takes about 15 minutes, is about €10.

Terminal facilities

Money: 

There is an ATM available in the departures area. There are also currency exchange facilities.

Communication: 

Several payphones are available. Free Wi-Fi access is provided.

Food: 

There is one restaurant and five snack-bars at Heraklion International Airport - Nikos Kazantzakis.

Shopping: 

There are two duty-free shops at Heraklion International Airport - Nikos Kazantzakis, 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, as well as a gift retailer and a bookshop.

Luggage: 

There are four handling agents at Heraklion International Airport - Nikos Kazantzakis; each one has its own lost and found service. A left luggage (tel: 2810 397 349) facility is also available.

Other: 

Baby changing facilities are available. A 24-hour medical centre (tel: 2810 397 280) is in operation.

Airport facilities

Conference and business: 

A VIP lounge (tel: 2810 397 112) is located in the check-in area, but there are no dedicated conference or business facilities at Heraklion International Airport - Nikos Kazantzakis. Full meeting and conference facilities are offered by the GDM Megaron Luxury Hotel (tel: (2810) 305 300; www.gdmmegaron.gr), 2 km (1.2 miles) to the west of the airport.

Disabled facilities: 

Facilities for disabled people include reserved parking spaces, ramps and toilets that are easily accessible to wheelchair users.

Car parking: 

The car park is located near the terminal building and has parking spaces for 500 cars.

Car rental: 

There are various car hire companies at Heraklion International Airport - Nikos Kazantzakis, these include: Avis, Budget, Eurodollar, Europcar, Hertz, Holiday Auto, Tourent, National and Sixt.

Airport hotels

There are no hotels at Heraklion International Airport - Nikos Kazantzakis, but plenty can be found in Heraklion itself, around 5km (3 miles) away. The nearest accommodation can be found at two hotels, around 2km (1.2 miles) from the airport.

GDM Megaron Luxury Hotel

Just 2km (1.2 miles) from the airport, this 5-star property comes complete with conference facilities, a health club, and a choice of restaurants and bars.

Telephone: 2810 305 300.
Website:
www.gdmmegaron.gr
Sofia Hotel

The nearest accommodation to Heraklion International Airport - Nikos Kazantzakis, the 3-star Sofia Hotel offers a pool, poolside bar, and a snack bar. Rooms are air-conditioned, and Wi-Fi internet access is provided.

Telephone: 2810 240 002.
Website:
www.hotel-sofia.gr

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