⚠️ If you're heading to the KTEL intercity bus station, avoid Bus No. 5 — it does not stop there. For taxis, follow current airport signage outside arrivals.
Heraklion Nikos Kazantzakis Airport
Heraklion, Greece
Heraklion Airport is about 5 km from Heraklion city centre, in a single passenger terminal. Taxi service is available outside arrivals — follow current airport signage. City buses run from the stop outside arrivals — note that Bus No. 5 does not go to the KTEL intercity bus station.
Ride Options
Official Taxi
taxiTaxi from outside arrivals, no app needed
Heraklion Urban Bus
transitBus to central Heraklion and the KTEL station
Welcome Pickups
Pre-booked TransferPre-booked transfer with an arrivals meet and greet
Pickup Guidance
Rideshare
No app-based ride service is verified at HER.
Taxi
Taxi service is available outside arrivals. Follow current airport signage.
Shuttle
Many resort hotels and tour operators arrange transfers.
Transit
Heraklion urban buses run from the stop outside arrivals toward the city centre and the KTEL intercity bus station. Bus No. 5 does not go to KTEL.
Private Transfer
Pre-booked transfer drivers wait inside the arrivals hall with a name sign.
Travel Extras
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Local Tips
- Taxi service is available outside arrivals — follow current airport signage.
- Bus No. 5 does not go to the KTEL intercity bus station.
- Pre-booked transfer drivers usually wait inside the small arrivals hall.
Tarmyq local tip
If you're continuing across Crete by intercity bus, take a city bus to the KTEL station — but not Bus No. 5, which doesn't go there.
Frequently asked questions
Where are the taxis at Heraklion Airport?
Outside arrivals — follow current airport signage.
Which bus goes to the KTEL bus station?
City buses run from outside arrivals, but Bus No. 5 does not go to KTEL — check the bus before boarding.
How far is the airport from Heraklion?
About 5 km from Heraklion city centre.