East Crete

Heraklion and Chania airport (and Sitia eventually)

At present Crete has two airports, Chania and Heraklion. A third one in Sitia (eastern Crete) was to become operational in 2004 but its expansion seems to be hampered by huge delays.

Heraklion airport is the largest and is located about 5 km east of the city of Heraklion. Heraklion airport has far more passenger traffic and flights than Chania airport and is closer to destinations in the East of the island.

Both airports have a taxi stand and you rarely need to wait for a taxi. It occasionally happens that taxi drivers try to charge more than the normal prices. Both airports have a list of prices for common destinations displayed at the taxi stand so make sure that you have a look at it before getting into a taxi. Bear in mind that there is a small airport surcharge (which is also displayed on the price list).

There are also regular city buses from Heraklion airport to the centre of town.

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