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Heraklion Airport Taxi
Book now, for your reception by a professional and excellently trained driver, who will be proficient in English and enjoy the same fare that you normally would by any other taxi driver in the rank.
If you’re looking for the security and peace that is provided by having someone to wait for you at the airport, then look no further and choose our services!
As soon as you land, your driver will be there to welcome you. He will be expecting you patiently at the exit of your gate, holding a sign with your name. Afterwards, he will help you with your luggage and will lead you towards the vehicle of your choice, while during the route, he will provide you with all the useful information and tips you need, to make out the fullest of your stay in Crete.
For that purpose, our drivers are carefully chosen as we always ensure that they are proficient in English. Thus, there is no need to worry for any problems with your communication, which are likely to occur with the other local taxi drivers. So, all you need to do is relax and enjoy the ride!
Quik FAQ
✅ How long is the route from Heraklion airport to the city center?
Heraklion airport in Crete is really close to the center of the city and thus, you will not need more than 10 minutes until you reach your destination, either by taxi or car, if traffic is reasonable.
✅ How much does a taxi from Heraklion airport to the city center cost?
Heraklion airport taxis charge based on standard fares. So, it will cost you 20€ to reach to your destination, as long as it is within city limits.
✅ How far away is the airport from Heraklion city?
Heraklion airport is only 5km away from the city center. You will need about 10 minutes to reach it by taxi, or about 35 minutes by public bus transport.
✅ What is your regular vehicle disinfection?
Our drivers clean and disinfect their vehicles regularly and carefully, according to the Security Protocol of Welcome.
✅ What is your Intact route?
When you make your booking, you may ask with a single click, to have your route without any coming into any contact with the driver. In that case, the driver will not help you with your luggage, nor will he conduct a handshake.
About the Heraklion Airport
Heraklion Airport, which serves as the main gateway to the Island of Crete, is named after writer Nikos Kazantzakis, and is officially known as the Heraklion Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport. This international airport is located approximately 5 km (3 miles) east of the main city of Heraklion and is the second busiest Greek airport, next to the Athens International Airport.
The airport has been operating since the late 1930’s and serves around five million passengers per year to both domestic and international destinations. Over 40,000 flights originate or land annually in this famous Greek airport. The most common European travelers through Heraklion Airport come from Romania, Italy, Germany, Russia and the United Kingdom. Chartering a flight from almost any major European city will take just 3-5 hours to arrive in Heraklion.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) abbreviated code which identified this airport is HER.
An interesting request made to passengers traveling through the Heraklion Airport is that they take any photographs or video foots of the runway or surrounding areas. The reason for this is that there is a Hellenic Air Force (Air Force of Greece) base which operates at the airport.
There are many useful facilities offered to travellers, which include a bank, an ATM in the departure area, and a currency exchange service. Travellers may also enjoy visiting the duty-free shops and small kiosks set up to sell products such as chocolates, spirits, cigarettes and local and international newspapers. Hungry visitors can visit either the main restaurant, or one of six snack bars available.
Any visitors who either need to rent a car, or park their vehicle for a short stay will be well accommodated as well. There is a parking lot located close to the terminal building with room for up to 500 vehicles, and many major internationally known car rental companies operate at the airport, including Avis, Budget, and Hertz.