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When to visit
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Heraklion travel guide

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You're Going to Love Heraklion

With a population of 137,154, Heraklion is a must-see destination in Crete, Greece. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Heraklion has to offer.

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When to visit Heraklion

Heraklion in December
Estimated flight+hotel price
£42
2 travellers
Flight to Heraklion
3 nights at hotel
Heraklion in December
Estimated flight+hotel price
£42
2 travellers
Flight to Heraklion
3 nights at hotel

How to Get to Heraklion

Plane

When flying to Heraklion, you’ll arrive at Heraklion Airport Nikos Kazantzakis (HER), which is located 3 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Heraklion include Jet2, easyJet and British Airways. The shortest flight to Heraklion from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Heraklion is to pick up a car hire from Rhodes, which is about 303 km from Heraklion. You’ll find branches of ABBYCAR and Centauro, among others, in Rhodes.

Plane

When flying to Heraklion, you’ll arrive at Heraklion Airport Nikos Kazantzakis (HER), which is located 3 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Heraklion include Jet2, easyJet and British Airways. The shortest flight to Heraklion from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Heraklion is to pick up a car hire from Rhodes, which is about 303 km from Heraklion. You’ll find branches of ABBYCAR and Centauro, among others, in Rhodes.

Airports near Heraklion

HERHeraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Airlines serving Heraklion

Lufthansa
Good (8,194 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,559 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,164 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,035 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,509 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,256 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,644 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (948 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,655 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,951 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,213 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,478 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,505 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,426 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,368 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,468 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,810 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,320 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (691 reviews)
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Where to stay in Heraklion

From 5-star hotels such as the Metaxa Hotel Heraklion - Urban Boutique Living to great affordable options like the Atrion Hotel, Heraklion offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £62 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £101 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Kronos Hotel and Mirabello Hotel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Heraklion

Most booked hotels in Heraklion

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Gdm Megaron, Historical Monument Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£121+
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Alsus Boutique Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£91+
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Yianna Caravel Suites 'by Checkin' adults only
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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Capsis Astoria Heraklion Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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Arina Beach Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£151+
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Aquila Atlantis Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£80+
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Hiring a car in Heraklion

Hiring a car in Heraklion costs £24 per day, on average, or £120 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 23% cheaper than airport locations in Heraklion.

Expect to pay £1.73 per litre in Heraklion (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.68 and £27.57.

Hiring a car in Heraklion costs £24 per day, on average, or £120 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 23% cheaper than airport locations in Heraklion.

Expect to pay £1.73 per litre in Heraklion (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.68 and £27.57.

Car hire agencies in Heraklion

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