Heraklion Airport (HER) in Heraklion Crete, east of town is named after the most famous writer in Crete, Nikos Kazantzakis.
Heraklion Airport becomes very busy during the months of July and August as the majority of charter flights arriving in Crete land at this airport.
Daily connections link Heraklion Airport to Athens, Thesaloniki, Rhodos and several European cities.
There are no hotels linked to the airport. If you wish to stay here, Heraklion offers many hotel options. Check the link of Heraklion Hotels below. The center of town is only 4 kms from the airport.