Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) — Airport Guide

About Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport

Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is an international airport serving Heraklion, GR. Located at 115 ft elevation. The airport has 2 runways. Longest runway: 8,904 ft. Compare flights from HER on JustCheckin.in — we search 50+ booking sites to find you the best fares. We currently track 33 flight routes from HER.

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Runway Information

Designator	Length (ft)	Width (ft)	Surface	Lighted	Status
09/27	8,904	148	ASP	Yes	Open
12/30	5,138	164	ASP	No	Open
18/36	2,559	131	ASP	No	Closed

✈️ Flights from Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport

ATH → HER

GQ

03 Jun

$84

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SKG → HER

FR Direct

06 Jul

$93

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ROM → HER

W4

22 May

$104

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PAR → HER

TO

05 Sep

$108

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VIE → HER

FR

02 May

$111

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BUD → HER

W4

04 Jun

$117

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BCN → HER

VY

06 Jun

$120

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WAW → HER

W6

05 May

$123

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ATH → HER

A3 Direct

11 Jul

$125

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LON → HER

FR

05 May

$130

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🚌 Getting to the City

Type	Service / Stop	Journey	Cost
Rail	Αστυνομικό Μέγαρο Αστικό ΚΤΕΛ Ηρακλείου	—	—
Bus	Φαιστού Αστικό ΚΤΕΛ Ηρακλείου	—	—
Bus	Λεωφόρος Ικάρου 106 Αστικό ΚΤΕΛ Ηρακλείου	—	—
Bus	Αναγεννήσεως Αστικό ΚΤΕΛ Ηρακλείου	—	—
Bus	Αστυνομικό Μέγαρο Αστικό ΚΤΕΛ Ηρακλείου	—	—
Bus	Σμηναρχία Αστικό ΚΤΕΛ Ηρακλείου	—	—

Journey time and cost data will be updated soon.

✈️ Travel Tips for Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport

Arrive early — allow at least 2-3 hours for international flights, 1-2 hours for domestic.
Terminal navigation — large airports can be confusing. Check your terminal before heading to the airport.
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Getting around — check transport options between Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport and Heraklion city center.
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