Airports near Heraklion
HER・CHQ・JSH・JTR・KSJ
What airports are closest to Heraklion?
Heraklion International Airport N. Kazantzakis (HER) is the closest point of arrival at just 2.89 km from the city center, which you can reach in approximately 10 minutes by taxi. In contrast, Chania International Airport (CHQ) is situated in a different city 93.74 km away, with private transfers typically taking 2 hours. Similarly, Sitia "Vitsentzos Kornaros" Airport (JSH) lies 87.57 km from the center, often requiring a 3 hour bus journey. Travelers flying into Santorini Airport (JTR) are located 121.93 km away on another island, making the trip via ferry take at least 1 hour 35 minutes. Finally, Kasos Island Public Airport (KSJ) is the most distant at 160.74 km, requiring a ferry connection that can take upwards of 5 hours to arrive in Heraklion. Search for flights to Heraklion and book hotels in Heraklion, or scroll down for more details.
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Airports near Heraklion: HER, CHQ, JSH, JTR and KSJ.
Airports Near Heraklion: Key Information
Number of airports in Heraklion
1
Closest airport to the city center
Heraklion International Airport N. Kazantzakis (HER)
Distance
2.9 km
Fastest arrival time
10 minutes - 20 minutes
Airport with the cheapest transport
Heraklion International Airport N. Kazantzakis (HER)
Compare domestic and international airports near Heraklion.
Heraklion International Airport N. Kazantzakis
Distance: 2.9 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
Public City Bus
Cheapest
20 minutes - 30 minutes
EUR 1.20-2.00
Budget
Airport Taxi
Fastest
10 minutes - 20 minutes
EUR 15.00-20.00
Balanced
Car Rental
15 minutes - 25 minutes
Comfort
Chania International Airport
Distance: 93.7 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
Intercity Bus
Cheapest
3 hours 30 minutes - 4 hours
EUR 20.00-25.00
Budget
Private Transfer
Fastest
2 hours 10 minutes - 2 hours 30 minutes
EUR 160.00-200.00
Comfort
Car Rental
2 hours 10 minutes - 2 hours 40 minutes
Balanced
Sitia "Vitsentzos Kornaros" Airport
Distance: 87.6 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
Intercity Bus
Cheapest
3 hours - 3 hours 30 minutes
EUR 14.00-21.00
Budget
Private Taxi
Fastest
2 hours - 2 hours 20 minutes
EUR 120.00-160.00
Comfort
Car Rental
2 hours - 2 hours 30 minutes
Balanced
Santorini Airport
Distance: 121.9 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
High-Speed Ferry
Cheapest
1 hour 35 minutes - 2 hours
EUR 45.00-120.00
Balanced
Airport Taxi
Fastest
40 minutes - 1 hour
EUR 70.00-170.00
Comfort
Public Bus + Ferry
3 hours - 4 hours
EUR 50.00-100.00
Budget
Kasos Island Public Airport
Distance: 160.7 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
Ferry
Cheapest
4 hours 45 minutes - 5 hours 30 minutes
EUR 30.00-70.00
Budget
Ferry/Flight combo
Fastest
4 hours - 6 hours
EUR 150.00-250.00
Comfort
Ferry and Bus
6 hours 15 minutes - 6 hours 40 minutes
EUR 45.00-90.00
Balanced
Compare 5 airports near Heraklion
Airport Guide
Compare 5 airports near Heraklion
For most visitors to Crete, Heraklion International Airport N. Kazantzakis (HER) is the primary and most practical choice, as it is the only airport physically located within the city of Heraklion itself. It handles a vast array of international and domestic routes and provides the most direct access to the capital, with taxi and bus transfers reaching the city center in minutes. Other airports serve neighboring cities and require significantly more travel time. Chania International Airport (CHQ), located in the neighboring city of Chania, serves the western region of Crete; reaching Heraklion from here involves a long drive or a multi-leg bus journey. Sitia "Vitsentzos Kornaros" Airport (JSH) lies in the eastern region, also requiring a substantial intercity transfer. Santorini Airport (JTR) is located on a separate island, meaning your transfer will likely involve a flight or a ferry across the Aegean Sea, which is highly dependent on weather conditions. Kasos Island Public Airport (KSJ) is the most remote option, necessitating a complex journey by boat or plane. Generally, we recommend sticking to HER for convenience unless you specifically plan to explore other parts of the island before arriving in the capital.
Flights to Heraklion
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Hotels near Heraklion airport
Breakfast
Very Good117 Reviews
Heraklion|0.77km from city center
Well located comfortable hotel.
Rooms small but well fitted all was good, but the wifi let the place down.
Breakfast was a highlight. Great selection of quality food.
Staff were capable and welcomingFromUS$80
Great108 Reviews
Heraklion|1.01km from city center
Great hotel, the rooms were spotless, the cleaning staff were attentive and friendly, the front desk staff was cheerful and extremely helpful when I needed some meds on a Sunday. They searched for a pharmacy that was open, and then called to make sure.
Great place. And the breakfast is very comprehensive!FromUS$123
Very Good19 Reviews
Heraklion|1.23km from city center
A stay at Veneziano Hotel places you in the heart of Heraklion, within a 5-minute walk of Morosini Fountain and Heraklion Loggia. This beach guesthouse is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Venetian Walls and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Koules Fortress.Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.Satisfy your appetite at the guesthouse's coffee shop/cafe, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.The front desk is staffed during limited hours.Make yourself at home in one of the 6 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and espresso makers. Flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.FromUS$75
Great108 Reviews
Heraklion|1.25km from city center
We recently stayed at the Metropole and had a wonderful experience. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, making us feel welcome from the moment wr arrived. The room was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed. The location was great, close to everything we wanted to see and do. The breakfast buffet was great with plenty of choices. I highly recommend staying here for a comfortable and enjoyable stay while in Greece. There are a maze of options but you will do yourself a favour by staying here.FromUS$103
Amazing112 Reviews
Heraklion|1.17km from city center
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5 – Perfect Stay with Excellent Service
City Lion by Semavi is an excellent place to stay in Heraklion! The front desk staff were very kind, friendly, and always helpful — they made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived and assisted with everything we needed.
The location is perfect, right in the centre of the city, with shops, restaurants, and attractions all within a 2–3 minute walk. The apartment was clean, modern, and very comfortable.
Overall, a wonderful experience — great service, amazing location, and excellent hospitality. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Heraklion!FromUS$124
Family friendly
Amazing64 Reviews
Heraklion|1.29km from city center
Stayed for a day, and stayed late and left early, and didn't feel good. But the service, environment and hygiene are still good. If you have the opportunity, you will consider staying next time.FromUS$75
Amazing46 Reviews
Heraklion|2.12km from city center
The service staff is very warm, the hotel can cook by itself, kitchenware and seasonings are all available, there is a stove and microwave oven, two hundred meters from the seagull, the room is very large and spaciousFromUS$64
Amazing207 Reviews
Heraklion|0.96km from city center
The hotel is in a good location, located in the commercial street, very close to the Venice Castle, walking to the archaeological museum, there are many restaurants near the hotel, there is a Chinese restaurant on the island, the Chinese restaurant No. 7 is delicious.FromUS$167
Great123 Reviews
Heraklion|0.82km from city center
The hotel is in a good location, close to the commercial street, and it takes more than ten minutes to walk to the bus terminal and the port. However, the service level of the front desk is poor, and the professionalism is insufficient, especially the young lady on duty in the afternoon. We booked three rooms for 7 people. On the first day, each room was only given one door card, and each person was required to have a ticket. After repeated negotiations, she changed the subject and did not respond positively. Another lady at the front desk knew our request and made several door cards for us. We have two family rooms, and the wrong rooms were arranged (different room types). We opened our luggage and packed up and changed rooms again. We stayed for three days, but there were only two bottles of bottled water in the refrigerator (two-person room), and they were not refilled after cleaning. We negotiated with her, saying that it was the hotel policy to only provide free bottled water for one day, and guests would have to buy it on the first floor in the future. If we talk again, she simply ignored us with a dark face! The most outrageous thing was the last day. During breakfast in the morning, 3 of us took our luggage to the lobby so that we could check out after the meal and rush to the pier to take the boat. The man on duty at the front desk did not let their suitcases in and put them outside the door (out of sight of the front desk). After the meal, three suitcases were missing! We hurriedly negotiated with the man on duty, but he had no idea and said that they might have been loaded onto a truck and taken to the dock. We ran to the street and found a group of people loading luggage onto a truck, and then we found our luggage. This is the worst service of the four hotels we stayed in during our trip to Greece, and it is also the only one we gave a bad review.FromUS$83
Very Good50 Reviews
Heraklion|2.55km from city center
Redelijk hotel. Ruime kamers. Moderne interieur, maar er is weinig aandacht voor de hotelgasten. Communicatie gaat over het algemeen via whatsapp. Dat is prima, maar weinig persoonlijkheid, wat we in andere hotels op kreta meer hadden. Helaas niet heel schoon. We hadden strandhanddoeken gevraagd. Speciale handdoeken voor strand hadden ze niet maar desondanks bereid om te helpen. Beperkt aantal eigen parkeerplaatsen, maar over het algemeen kun je op straat wel een plek vinden.FromUS$79
5 star
Amazing127 Reviews
Heraklion|0.62km from city center
What a lovely stay in Crete! This hotel is gorgeous and spotless. The Breakfast Buffet was outstanding, and every staff member I encountered during my 3-day stay was smiling and helpful. My Executive seaside room was spacious and well-furnished, and it was a perfect place to recharge on my 3-week journey. It was an easy walk from the port (I arrived with SeaJets), and the public bus to the Palace of Knossos was waiting for me right below the hotel the next day. The concierge gave great advice on places to visit, and called for the (15€!) taxi when it was time to get to the airport. Efharistó, Megaron!FromUS$170
Great84 Reviews
Heraklion|2.17km from city center
The staff were warm and friendly, offering a welcome drink immediately upon arrival. The hotel is located on the west side of Heraklion, a bit of a distance from the city center. Overall, the environment was clean and hygienic, and the room facilities were new. Breakfast had a rich variety, and the restaurant offered beautiful views overlooking the entire bay.FromUS$127
Great70 Reviews
Heraklion|0.74km from city center
A fantastic hotel, just 200 meters from the Cretan Archaeological Museum. There's a bus stop right next to the hotel to Knossos Palace; a round trip costs €5. The room I booked was great, the bathroom was clean, and it had a balcony, but it was a bit noisy at night because it's near the road. Also, it's a bit far from the beach, so the sea view isn't great. There was a kettle and complimentary bottled water. The breakfast was excellent, served per person, and I couldn't finish it all. The coffee was the best I've had at breakfast in years. I would definitely choose this hotel again next time I'm in Heraklion.FromUS$98
Great58 Reviews
Heraklion|1.24km from city center
The hotel is stunned, in all its manifestations, breakfast 5 stars, insecurity on the roof did not use but are sure of the number of occupied tables near there everything is good, visited in spa, area on 5 service on 5, massage level of guys forgive 3 points, Crete would recommend? Absolutely yes! Hotel 5 stars, thank you for the warm reception)FromUS$168
Very Good81 Reviews
Heraklion|3.01km from city center
The room was clean and tidy, the kitchen was well equipped, and there was a small supermarket in the lobby. In particular, the front desk staff was very warm and friendly, and gave us handwritten bus routes and bus stop names. The bus stop was not far from the hotel, which was very helpful for us to visit the city (the bus driver did not understand English).FromUS$50
FAQs
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Which airport is the closest to Heraklion?
The nearest airport to Heraklion is Heraklion International Airport N. Kazantzakis (HER), about 2.9 km away.Chania International Airport (CHQ) (93.7 km), Sitia "Vitsentzos Kornaros" Airport (JSH) (87.6 km), Santorini Airport (JTR) (121.9 km) and Kasos Island Public Airport (KSJ) (160.7 km).
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How long does it take to get from Heraklion to the airport?
Getting from Heraklion to Heraklion International Airport N. Kazantzakis (HER) takes about 10 minutes - 20 minutes.
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How do I get to Heraklion?
We recommend flying into Heraklion International Airport N. Kazantzakis (HER), which is approximately 2.9 km away. The fastest mode of transportation is Airport Taxi, reaching downtown in about 10 minutes - 20 minutes.
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How many airports does Heraklion have?
Heraklion has 5 airports: Heraklion International Airport N. Kazantzakis (HER), Chania International Airport (CHQ), Sitia "Vitsentzos Kornaros" Airport (JSH), Santorini Airport (JTR) and Kasos Island Public Airport (KSJ).