Heraklion Airport Bus

Every 10 min

Frequency

06:00 – 23:00

Operating hours

About 20 min

To city centre

Low cost, cash

Fare

The bus from Heraklion airport certainly isn't the most comfortable choice, but it definitely is the most economic one. You will not find a bus station inside the airport grounds, which means you will have to walk a short distance to the nearest road where you will be able to board your bus.

If you choose to use the local transport, the bus station is located just outside the airport grounds, on the central road to your left (the central road is located straight ahead of you as soon as you exit the arrivals building of the airport). Buses arrive every 10 minutes and are headed from the airport to Heraklion KTEL terminal, which is located in a central spot inside the city of Heraklion. Bus schedules start daily at 06:00 a.m. and last until 23:00 p.m.

The estimated time of your route until you reach the center of Heraklion, is about 20 minutes.

Single tickets are inexpensive (roughly €1.20, subject to change). Pay the driver in cash before you board.

Despite its tempting price, taking the bus from Heraklion airport of Crete is most certainly not the most comfortable choice of transportation. Due to the lack of a bus station for the city center inside the Heraklion airport, you will need to carry your luggage to the central ring road so you can board your bus. Furthermore, if you land past 21:15 p.m. you will not find an available bus.

Which bus do I take?

Two colours of bus stop near the airport. Pick the right one for where you are going.

Blue buses — into Heraklion

Urban (city) line running from the airport stop to Heraklion KTEL terminal, a central point inside the city. This is the one most arriving travellers want. Buses come about every 10 minutes from 06:00 to 23:00 and reach the centre in roughly 20 minutes.

Green buses — to other towns

Intercity (KTEL) coaches connecting Heraklion with other destinations across Crete, such as Chania, Rethymno, Agios Nikolaos and the southern resorts. Use these if your final stop is outside Heraklion city.

Airport bus route map

Airport stop City centre KTEL terminal

Indicative route of the urban bus from the airport stop into central Heraklion. Stops and exact path can vary.

Heraklion Airport bus tips

Blue buses are headed towards Heraklion city, while green ones connect Heraklion to other cities.
Always carry cash with you, most drivers cannot accept credit or debit cards.
Always keep a close eye to your personal belongings while traveling by bus.
You may pay the fare directly to the driver before you board the bus.
The stop is a short walk outside the terminal — be ready to carry your luggage to the central road.
If you land after 21:15, no airport bus will be running — plan a taxi or a private transfer instead.
In high season buses fill up fast; allow a little extra time and keep your ticket until you get off.

Frequently asked questions

There is no bus station inside the airport. The stop is just outside the airport grounds, on the central road to your left — the road that runs straight ahead as you exit the arrivals building. It is a short walk with your luggage.

Buses to the city run roughly every 10 minutes throughout the day.

Daily from 06:00 in the morning until 23:00 at night.

The ride to the city centre takes about 20 minutes.

The fare is low — roughly €1.20 (prices can change). Most drivers cannot take cards, so always carry cash and pay the driver before boarding.

If you arrive after about 21:15 you will not find an available bus. For late landings, use a taxi or a pre-booked private transfer.

Blue buses are the urban line into Heraklion city. Green buses are KTEL intercity coaches that connect Heraklion with other towns across Crete.

At the Heraklion KTEL terminal, a central spot inside the city from where you can continue on foot or by local transport.