Heraklion Airport

Nikos Kazantzakis

Heraklion International Airport (HER) is the primary airport on the island of Crete, Greece, and the country's second busiest airport after Athens International Airport. It is located about 5 kilometers (3.1 mi) east of the main city center of Heraklion, near the municipality of Nea Alikarnassos. It is a shared civil/military facility. The airport is named after Heraklion native Nikos Kazantzakis, a Greek writer and philosopher.

Location

Heraklion International Airport is located about 5 kilometers (3.1 mi) east of the main city center of Heraklion, near the municipality of Nea Alikarnassos.

Rank and quality

Heraklion International Airport is ranked as a 4-star airport by Skytrax. It has received numerous awards for its quality of service, including the "Best Airport in Greece" award from Skytrax in 2017 and 2018.

Statistics and average of passengers

In 2022, Heraklion International Airport handled over 8 million passengers. The average number of passengers per day is approximately 22,000.

Distance from the center of the city of Heraklion

Heraklion International Airport is located about 5 kilometers (3.1 mi) east of the main city center of Heraklion.

Facilities

Heraklion International Airport has a wide range of facilities for passengers, including:

• Duty-free shops

• Restaurants and cafes

• Bars and lounges

• Currency exchange bureaus

• ATMs

• Business centers

• Medical facilities

• Play areas for children

• Free Wi-Fi

Civil aviation systems

Heraklion International Airport is equipped with the latest civil aviation systems, including:

• Air traffic control systems

• Landing systems

• Navigation systems

• Security systems

Sizes and group types of aircraft can handle

Heraklion International Airport can handle all types of aircraft, including:

• Wide-body aircraft

• Narrow-body aircraft

• Regional aircraft

• Cargo Aircraft

History

Heraklion International Airport was opened in 1937. It was originally built to serve the military. The airport was opened to commercial flights in 1946. The airport has been expanded and modernized several times since it opened.

Aircraft fees

Heraklion International Airport charges a variety of fees to aircraft operators, including:

• Landing fees

• Takeoff fees

• Parking fees

• Passenger fees

Provided services to travelers, aircraft crews, and aircraft

Heraklion International Airport provides a variety of services to travelers, aircraft crews, and aircraft, including:

• Passenger handling services

• Baggage handling services

• Cargo handling services

• Aircraft maintenance services

• Catering services

• Ground transportation services

Owner and Operator

Heraklion Airport is owned and operated by the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority, responsible for the management and operation of Greece's airports.

Ways to Get to the Airport from the Center of Heraklion and the cost

There are a number of ways to get to Heraklion International Airport from the center of Heraklion, including:

• By taxi: The cost of a taxi from the center of Heraklion to the airport is approximately €15-20.

• By bus: The bus runs from the center of Heraklion to the airport every 30 minutes. The cost of a ticket is €2-3.

The Fixed Base Operator (FBO)

Heraklion International Airport has one fixed base operator (FBO):

• Jet Aviation

Statistics

In 2022, Heraklion International Airport handled over 8 million passengers. The busiest passenger routes by country were:

• United Kingdom

• Germany

• France

• Italy

• Spain

The airline market share at Heraklion International Airport is as follows:

• Aegean Airlines: 40%

• Ryanair: 20%

• EasyJet: 10%

• Lufthansa: 5%

• British Airways: 5%

The airline alliance market share at Heraklion International Airport is as follows:

• Star Alliance: 40%

• Oneworld: 20%

• SkyTeam: 20%