The new gates the other side of security are an improvement and just recently security screening itself seems to have improved as far as waiting times are concerned however Heraklion Airport remains one of the only negatives to visiting Crete. Either side of the season April and September Heraklion airport is a far more relaxed and pleasant experience as the larger crowds have not yet descended. You could say that the airport is a victim of the islands allure and there is some truth in that.
The fantastic news for everyone who travels to and through Heraklion Airport is that a new airport has not only been agreed to be built but the contract awarded too and building works are imminent.
The new airport that will serve central and Eastern Crete will be located just outside the village of Kasteli on the site of a former air force base and has a full size runway already in place. Not only will this mean that the busy airport hub is taken out of the city of Heraklion that has grown right up to and around it but also this will give everyone a new and better facility capable of coping with the large tourist numbers and geographically will be better if you are travelling further East.
The new Kasteli airport will add another 30 minutes to travelling to Rethymno and make Chania the airport of choice if your heading to the stunning Venetian town once the new airport opens which is currently scheduled to be in Heraklion Airport: Onward Travel. At photos of Crete. The package holiday herding and long coach tour of hotels before you reach your lodgings is just not for us.
So what are the other options? Well if you are not on a package holiday and have booked your flights and accommodation separately then you can hire a car. Car hire in Crete is very competitive and reasonable if booked well in advance. Three of four local independents along with the same in comparison sites should bring up the best price you can find.
Sometimes a walk over the road to the other car hire agencies at the airport is required but it's never far from the main terminal building. A taxi is another option from Heraklion airport with a queue of cabs sitting on the rank waiting for passengers to take them to their onward destination.
Our tip is to either book your taxi online first prior to arrival or if not to agree a set fee with the taxi driver before getting into his car.
It is usually absolutely straightforward to drive to every destination on the island with a rental car, even if you have never been to Crete before.
If you are also planning on exploring Crete during your holiday, a rental car would certainly be a very good idea. Rental Car at Airport Heraklion.
Taxi You are always sure to find a taxi to take you directly to any destination in Crete at the main terminal in Heraklion Airport. You can enquire after the price of a taxi ride in advance. Public bus The public bus is certainly the most economical way to get from Heraklion Airport to the most important towns and seaside resorts in Crete. Usually, however, you need to get from the airport to the bus station in Heraklion and then change buses.
In addition, the public buses are sometimes overcrowded, as such we would rather advise against this option when arriving with luggage. Open Chania Airport in Google Maps. Flights to Chania. A large number of charter flights and airlines, including budget airlines, fly into Chania, especially in the summer season. Arrivals at Chania. Departures from Chania. When you arrive at Chania Airport, you have several options to reach your holiday destination on Crete.
Coaches by tour operators All major tour operators offer a bus transfer from Chania Airport to your hotel in the west of the island if you have booked the holiday package with a transfer accordingly.
Airport Shuttle to the Corissia Hotels If you make a reservation directly with one of the Corissia Hotels , you will be offered a cost-effective, private transfer directly from Chania Airport to Georgioupolis without stopovers.
The journey to Georgioupolis from Chania Airport takes approx. See our picks for where to stay in our capital towns of:. Our tips for villa rental all over Crete, to help you decide which airport to use, we suggest you choose your accommodation first. Go directly from your Crete Airport to relax in comfort and take a healthy holiday at one of Crete's world class Spa Retreats. Crete Airport - the airline and ferry information here will help you to choose your preferred airport for arrival and departure in Crete.
Olympic Air and Aegean Airlines fly between Athens and both airports in Greece several times per day with a flight time of 1 hour. Ferries to Santorini depart from Heraklion with a short duration in summer season of around 2 hours, and longer in the off-season. Athens to Heraklion Flights. Athens to Chania Flights. Athens to Heraklion Ferry. Athens to Chania Ferry. Santorini to Heraklion Crete Ferry. Contact us with further questions or feedback. Kazantzakis Heraklion Crete, Greece.
There are many small shops and a duty-free shop in Heraklion Airport that allows for any last-minute shopping. This cafe has some classic Greek food as well as American fare. You can also grab some coffee at Everest and use their free WiFi!
There are a few watering holes in the Heraklion airport if you need to grab a beer or glass of wine to pass the time or calm your nerves. Otherwise, there are a few sandwich and snack bars scattered around the airport to hold you over while you wait for your flight. Here are some of the more interesting statistics about Heraklion Airport:. Heraklion Airport. HER Arrivals.
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