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Heraklion Airport (Nikos Kazantzakis) (HER) to Crete / Heraklion Center

Compare the listed airport journeys and check where each service stops. Allow time for any onward connection.

Heraklion Urban Bus City bus Recommended
€1.30
Duration: 20 min
Frequency: Check timetable

Use a city-bound urban bus and choose the stop nearest your accommodation. The Zone A ticket for airport–centre travel costs €1.30 bought in advance or €2.30 onboard. A centre journey is roughly 20 minutes before traffic and waiting. Knossos is a separate outing on route 2.

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