Heraklion Airport (HER)

Heraklion Airport is a joint-use airport. Its full name is Heraklion International Airport (HER airport Greece) “Nikos Kazantzakis”. Nikos Kazantzakis was a famous Greek writer. 

Heraklion Airport is the busiest airport in Crete with passenger traffic of nearly 8 million every year. 

GeneraI Information about Heraklion Airport

The following table is an overview of HER Airport indicated below:

AirportHeraklion Airport N. Kazantzakis
Airport TypePublic / Military
OwnerGreek State
Built In (Year)1937
ServesHeraklion
Hubs forBluebird Airways
Sky Express
Heraklion Airport CodeHER
Heraklion Airport TerminalsSingle-Terminal
HER Airport Runway2
HER Airport Coordinates35°20′23″N 25°10′49″E
Heraklion Airport AddressHeraklion 716 01, Greece
Contact Number+30 281 039 7129
Official Websiteheraklion-airport.gr
Elevation115 ft / 35 m

Heraklion Airport Code

Heraklion Airport Code is HER. This airport derives its IATA code from Heraklion city of Greece where it is primarily based. Its elevation above sea level is 35 meters. 

IATA CODEHER
ICAO CODELGIR
FAA CODEN/A
WORLD AREA CODE433
COUNTRY CODEGRC
ZIP CODE71601
IATA METROPOLITAN CODEHER

Heraklion Airport Map

The Heraklion Airport location map is a useful tool for finding your way around the airport, and for planning your journey.

Heraklion Airport Runways

Heraklion Airport is serviced by two world-class runways: 

DirectionLength (m)Length (ft)Surface
9-272,7148,800Asphalt
12/301,5665,138Asphalt

These runways handle 52,294 aircraft movements annually.

Heraklion Airport Terminal

There is only one terminal at Heraklion Airport. This facility features duty-free shops, jet bridges, boarding gates, free Wi-Fi, ATMs, and a Pharmacy among other amenities. 

Nearest Airports to Heraklion Airport

Some of the closest airports to HER Airport are:

  • Sitia Airport (85km)
  • Crete Chania Airport (96km)
  • Santorini (Thira) Airport (121km)
  • Kasos Island Airport (157km)
  • Milos Airport (163km)

Major Airlines Operating from Heraklion Airport

The following airlines operate from Heraklion Airport:

  • Aegean Airlines 
  • Aeroflot
  • Air France
  • Air Moldova
  • Air Serbia
  • airBaltic
  • Alitalia 
  • Animawings
  • Arkia
  • ASL Airlines France
  • Austrian Airlines 
  • Azur Air

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