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HER Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport

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· 80 departures on the board
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    11:05
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    Tel-aviv(TLV)
    Departed
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    12:45
    SK7606
    Stockholm(ARN)
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    13:00
    A3309
    Athens(ATH)
    Departed
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    12:55
    LS210
    Leeds(LBA)
    Departed
  • 13:20
    SN3256
    Brussels(BRU)
    Final call
  • 13:35
    13:05
    LH2639
    Munich(MUC)
    Gate 004
    Delayed by 30m
  • 13:45
    TO3503
    Paris(ORY)
    Boarding
  • 13:45
    A02753
    London(LGW)
    Boarding
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    13:25
    LX2351
    Geneva(GVA)
    Delayed by 25m
  • 14:15
    OA190
    Mytilini(MJT)
    On time
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    AZ737
    Rome(FCO)
    On time
  • 14:35
    V71731
    Naples(NAP)
    On time
  • 14:43
    13:55
    U28216
    London(LGW)
    Delayed by 48m
  • 15:10
    15:00
    A3315
    Athens(ATH)
    On time
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    14:40
    TO3505
    Paris(ORY)
    Delayed by 45m
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    DI6653
    Leipzig(LEJ)
    On time
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    A3434
    Istanbul(IST)
    On time
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    OR1086
    Eindhoven(EIN)
    On time
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    3627
    Catania(CTA)
    On time
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    JU551
    Belgrade(BEG)
    On time
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    FR3627
    Catania(CTA)
    On time
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    QS1401
    Brno(BRQ)
    On time
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    FB880
    Sofia(SOF)
    On time
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    GQ980
    Lille(LIL)
    On time
  • 16:05
    QS1505
    Bratislava(BTS)
    On time
  • 16:10
    A02759
    London(LGW)
    On time
  • 16:25
    DE1669
    Frankfurt(FRA)
    On time
  • 16:35
    A3430
    Frankfurt(FRA)
    On time
  • 16:35
    QS1105
    Prague(PRG)
    On time
  • 16:40
    BZ759
    Tel-aviv(TLV)
    On time

About HER Airport

Heraklion International "Nikos Kazantzakis" Airport (HER) serves Crete’s capital with a compact layout of a main passenger terminal handling both domestic and international traffic; a secondary terminal and additional satellite facilities support seasonal peaks. The airport is a base for Aegean Airlines and Olympic Air and hosts many low-cost carriers serving popular destinations across Europe such as Athens, London, Berlin, Amsterdam and Rome, plus frequent domestic connections. Travellers can consult the online flight board for real-time arrivals and departures and should allow extra time during summer months when passenger volumes are highest.

How do I get to and from Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport?

Heraklion International Airport is served by a mix of options: regular city buses connect the airport with Heraklion center and nearby towns, taxis and ride‑hailing services offer direct journeys to the city and resorts, and many visitors use rental cars or organized airport shuttles from hotels. Road access is straightforward via the main coastal route; allow extra time in high season when traffic to popular resorts increases.

How do the terminals work at Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport?

The airport has a single passenger terminal handling both domestic and international flights, with arrivals and departures separated by standard security and passport control areas. Check‑in desks and airline counters are located on the departures level; domestic and Schengen flights use adjacent zones while non‑Schengen arrivals require passport control. Connections are on the same site but may require passing through security or border control depending on routing.

Tips for flying from Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport

Arrive earlier than usual during summer months when passenger volumes and queues grow; two hours for domestic or Schengen and three hours for international non‑Schengen departures is prudent. Have travel documents and any required COVID or health paperwork readily available. Baggage carousels and car hire desks are close to arrivals; watch for seasonal shuttle schedules and expect limited late‑night public transport options.

Frequently asked questions

The IATA airport code for Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is HER.

The ICAO code for Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is LGIR.

Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is located in Heraklion, Greece.

The local time zone at Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is Europe/Athens (GMT+3).

About 78 scheduled departures were counted at Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) when flight schedules were last measured on July 19, 2026.

For international flights, arrive at least 3 hours before departure; for domestic flights, about 2 hours.

Based on the current departures board at Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER), scheduled flights are operated by Aegean Airlines, Blue Bird Airways, Jet2.com, Smartwings, and Corendon Airlines Europe.

Destinations on the current departures board at Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) include Tel-aviv, Athens, Paris, London, Frankfurt, and Brussels.

The board on this page shows arrivals and departures for Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER). It re-checks for updates while the page is open, and every board states how old its data is — busy hubs are refreshed within hours, quieter airports less often.

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Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport
Heraklion, Greece · GMT+3

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