Nikos Kazantzakis (IATA: HER) is the nearest airport to Heraklion, situated just 10 km to the north-east.
Places to see in Heraklion
1. Heraklion International Airport
Heraklion International Airport " Nikos Kazantzakis" (IATA: HER, ICAO: LGIR) 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 km 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. Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is Crete’s main and…
If you have already seen Heraklion, there are still plenty of things to do on the outskirts of the city. If you are around, try one of the following places:
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