Heraklion International Airport (HER), officially Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, is the main airport of Crete and one of Greece’s busiest, located around 5 km east of Heraklion city centre. It handles very heavy summer holiday traffic alongside year-round domestic flights.
Heraklion operates from a single, often busy terminal handling all flights; a long-planned replacement airport at Kastelli is under construction to eventually take over.
City bus lines run frequently to central Heraklion in around 15 minutes, and taxis reach the centre in about 10–15 minutes thanks to the short distance. The airport has good coach links to Cretan resorts.
Hotels near Heraklion Airport suit early summer departures and Crete stays, with options a short drive from the terminal offering parking and shuttle access.
A hotel near Heraklion Airport earns its keep at both ends of a trip. Arriving the evening before avoids an early morning journey to the terminal, and staying over on departure day means you can check out without rushing to make a gate. Aerfortel covers 3 hotels close to the airport, each with full details on facilities and getting to the terminal. GDM Megaron Hotel Heraklion and Galaxy Hotel Heraklion are the most popular picks here.<\/p>
The hotels at the top of this page are the closest to the terminal. Where a hotel has a covered walkway or direct terminal access, that is noted on the card. The rest have free or paid shuttle services.
Some hotels near Heraklion Airport include parking as part of a stay and fly arrangement. You stay the night, leave your car in the hotel car park, and take a free shuttle to the terminal. Check individual hotel pages for availability.
Costs depend on how long you are away and which car park you use. Long-stay car parks are usually the cheapest official option. Staying at a hotel the night before and leaving your car there is often cheaper still for trips of several days.
For early departures it usually is. You cut out the journey on the day, get a full night’s sleep, and most hotels have free shuttles to the terminal that run from early in the morning.
It varies. Budget brands usually charge extra for breakfast. Mid-range and premium hotels sometimes include it, particularly on corporate or flexible rates. The individual hotel page shows what is included in the room rate.
Several hotels are within a short drive of Heraklion Airport. Use the distance filter on our Heraklion Airport hotels page to sort by proximity to the terminal — the closest properties are typically 5 minutes or less by shuttle or on foot.
Yes — many hotels near Heraklion Airport include a complimentary shuttle service between the hotel and the terminal. Look for the Free Shuttle badge on listings. Shuttle frequency and hours vary by property, so check the hotel details or contact them directly for timetables.
Several hotels near Heraklion Airport offer Park and Fly packages: you stay one night before your departure, leave your car at the hotel for the duration of your trip, and take the shuttle to the terminal. This is often significantly cheaper than booking airport parking separately.
Budget-friendly options near Heraklion Airport are available at the lower end of our listings. Prices vary by season and availability — booking in advance typically secures the best rates. Filter by price tier on our Heraklion Airport page to find the most affordable properties.
Many airport hotels near Heraklion Airport cater to travellers on early flights or late arrivals and offer flexible check-in from early morning and late check-out into the afternoon or evening. Availability varies by property — contact the hotel directly to confirm before booking.
a short distance from Heraklion Airport, Capsis Astoria Heraklion is a hotel that keeps things straightforward.. The focus here is...
View HotelSet 2.5 km from Heraklion Airport, Galaxy Hotel Heraklion is a five-star hotel that hits the practical brief most airport...
View HotelGDM Megaron Hotel Heraklion — 3 km from Heraklion Airport — is a five-star option for travellers who need somewhere...
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