How to travel to Heraklion

Since Heraklion is one of the most famous areas in Greece, it is very easy to travel to Heraklion! More specifically, you can reach it by airplane or ferry!

Below, you will find all the needed information to travel to Heraklio!
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In brief, Heraklion has an airport receiving international flights and is easy to access from big European cities.
Additionally, you can reach Heraklion by ferry from Athens and some islands of the Cyclades and the Dodecanese.

Don't forget to get informed about the local transportation options before arriving in Heraklion in order to organize your hotel transfer and explore every spot of interest easily!

Direct flights to the airport of Heraklion are frequent! More specifically, Heraklion International Airport receives numerous flights from Athens and Thessaloniki every day! In addition, the airport of Heraklion has flights to and from several spots around Greece, as well as lots of European capitals and big cities! All flight schedules are much more frequent throughout the summer.
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The city's airport can be spotted a couple of kilometers east of the main town of Heraklion, and you are able to reach it via car, local bus, intercity bus, or taxi!

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You can visit Heraklion by embarking on a ferry from Athens or a plethora of islands (Santorini, Mykonos, Naxos, and more).
Daily ferries connect Heraklion with Athens and the port of Piraeus.
Other destinations, such as Cycladic islands, the port of Sitia, and a couple of Dodecanese islands are connected with the port of Heraklion. All itineraries are much more frequent during the high season, as the ferry is the only way to reach Heraklion from another island.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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How can I travel there from abroad (London, Paris, and other capitals)?

There are direct flights from London, Paris, Amsterdam, Munich, Rome, Brussels, Prague, Copenhagen, Vienna, Dublin, Belgrade, Stockholm and more.
If no direct flights are available, you can always reach Athens and take a domestic flight or a ferry to Heraklion from Piraeus.

How can I travel there from Athens?

You can fly to Heraklion directly from the International Airport of Athens or take a ferry from the main port of Athens, Piraeus. There is a vessel departing from Piraeus Port every day throughout the year.

How can I travel there from other islands?

Heraklion is linked directly with the islands of Mykonos, Santorini, Rhodes, Naxos, Paros, Ios, and many more during the high season. However, low and mid-season ferry itineraries are not as frequent.
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