To travel to the Greek resorts located on the island of Crete, you can only get by air. Air tickets may be included in the price of the tour, the alternative is self-purchase. But before that, you need to choose the airport of Cyprus, given the actual place of rest. The duration of the trip to the hotel, its price will depend on this.
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Heraklion Airport
Most charter and regular flights arrive to the capital of the island – Heraklion. Several large terminals have been built here, and the infrastructure has been developed. On the territory of this airport of Crete there are duty-free, cafes, restaurants, several waiting rooms are equipped for the convenience of passengers. Here you can buy tickets for other flights.
Location, infrastructure
Heraklion International Airport in Crete is 5 km from Heraklion. It became the second in terms of the number of arriving flights, in Greece it is second only to Athens. The official name is Nikos Kazantzakis, Nikos Kazantzakis. The building is one-story, the work of 3 terminals. 120 flights are served per day. There is a duty-free zone at Heraklion Airport in Crete, there are several restaurants and bars. The disadvantage is that there is no zone for transit passengers, there are no hotels on the territory. The nearest one is located 1 km from the building.
General information:
- IATA code – HER.
- ICAO – LGIR.
- Information about flights and services can be obtained by calling: +30 281 03-97-800, 03-97-129.
- The official website is heraklionairport.net. Here you can find the schedule online, you can find out more about additional services.
- There are 56 airlines, of which 50 are international.
- You can book a ticket for domestic flights.
On the territory of this Crete airport there are mother and child rooms, it is possible to order luggage packing. This service costs 8 Euro. Luggage trolleys are additionally provided, luggage storage is available. For independent travelers, a car rental service is open. The price of a middle class sedan is from 25 Euro per day. Free Wi-Fi access is provided.
[su_ note]Tip : For a comfortable stay, you can pay for your stay in the business class lounge. Comfortable upholstered furniture is installed here, there is a separate bar.[ /su_note]How to get there
From Heraklion International Airport there are bus routes to the capital and other regions of the resort. To travel, you need to buy a ticket for buses No. 78 or No. 1. The fare is 1.5 Euro. In addition to the central bus station, there is an additional one nearby. Many buses leave from here to other destinations. It is located 500 meters from the terminals.
Alternative ways of travel:
- Taxi ordering. The car park is located next to the main entrance. The price for 1 km of the path is 1.4 Euro. Taxis can be ordered by phone, through a mobile application or at the parking lot.
- Transfer. Usually it is included in the price of a tour to Greece. For the passage of groups of tourists, a large bus is served, which takes them to hotels. An alternative is to order an individual transfer.
- Car rental. A convenient way for independent travelers who want to visit several resorts in Crete.
Terminals of Chania
This is the second largest airport in Crete, located 10 km from the resort town of Chania. Feature – here is the current air base of the Greek Air Force. The official name is Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport. In addition to passenger transportation, it serves cargo flights. The technical buildings of Aegean Airlines and Ryanair are located on the territory.
Location, infrastructure
Flights from a number of European countries arrive here – Poland, Germany, France. There are regular flights to Israel. Only one passenger terminal has been built here. In the high season, it accepts charter flights from Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan. Domestic flights have been developed. In particular, flights to Athens, Thessaloniki. Chania Airport on Crete is a convenient transit point for independent travelers.
Useful information for tourists:
- IATA code: CHQ.
- ICAO code: LGSA.
- One terminal works.
- Information can be obtained by phone: +30 282 10-83-800, 10-83-841.
- The official website is hcaa.gr.
- There is a small duty free, the prices are average.
- You can order a taxi, transfer to other resorts of Crete.
The disadvantage of Chania airport is a small area. There are several waiting rooms here, but they are not designed for a large number of tourists. There is a souvenir shop, a grocery supermarket. Near the central building there is a motorway, which can be used to get to other regions of the island.
How to get there
There is a small bus station next to the building of this airport in China. Buses to Chania depart from it periodically. The interval of movement is 1 hour. The fare to the resort is 2.5 Euro. Tickets can be bought at the bus station ticket office or from the driver. For passengers there are restrictions on the amount of luggage. In this case, it is recommended to consider alternative travel options from Chania Airport to the city.
How to get to other resorts of Crete:
- Taxi. It can be ordered from the car park at the main building, by phone or via the mobile app. The cost of 1 km of the trip is 1.4 Euro.
- Transfer. It is included in the cost of most tours, but you can order an individual transfer, which is convenient for large groups of independent travelers.
- Car rental. There is a rental office in the building of Chania Airport. Here you can rent a standard sedan, jeep or minibus. Price - from 22 Euro for 1 day.
Before traveling by taxi to other resorts of Crete, it is recommended to draw up a route. Sometimes taxi drivers artificially increase the distance in order to earn a lot. This needs to be clarified in advance so that there is no conflict during the calculation for the trip.
Sitia airport
This is a developing airport in Crete, which serves domestic flights. Seasonal charters or regular flights do not stay here. But this is a convenient point for travelers from Athens, Rhodes and other cities of Greece. The building is small, the infrastructure is a waiting room, ticket offices for buying air tickets. There is one cafe, on the square in front of the building there is a small parking lot where you can order a taxi.
When choosing airports in Crete, you need to take into account the location of the resort where you plan to relax. In most cases, it is more convenient to arrive in Heraklion. The reason is good transport interchange. Therefore, before the trip, it is recommended to study the maps of Crete - the location of resorts, cities, directions to them.