There are three airports in Crete: Heraklion airport (or "Kazantzakis" airport - code: HER) Chania airport (or "Daskalogiannis" - code: CHQ) and the small Sitia airport (code: JSH). Heraklion and Chania are international airports, Sitia airport is currently receiving domestic flights only (charter flights are expected to start in the future).

 

Heraklion airport access: There are regular buses between Heraklion airport and Eleftherias square (the centre); tickets should be bought before boarding and cost 0.70 euros to the centre. A taxi into the town takes 10-15 minutes and costs 10-12 euros.
[There is an official charge, included in the above estimates, when a taxi takes you to or from an airport or port. Luggage can be charged extra].
Parking: Has paid parking, just across the road, opposite the airport entrance.

Airport facilities: Cash/ATM machines for cash advances and withdrawals, exchange booth. Coffee and snacks are available, as well as a sit-down cafe/restaurant. "Duty-free" shop and giftshops. Left luggage.
Tel: 2810-397129, 397136 (info 24hrs).
 

Chania airport access: At Chania airport there are only a few, infrequent, buses - a taxi is the best option if you are not renting a car. A taxi into the town takes 20 minutes and costs 14-16 euros.
Parking: There is paid parking, running in front of the airport building. Long term (lower cost) parking is in preparation.
Airport facilities: Cash/ATM machine for cash advances and withdrawal. Coffee and snacks are available. "Duty-free" shop and giftshops.
Tel: 28210-63245, 83800.

 

Sitia airport access: by taxi or car. 5-10 minutes to town.

Parking: You can park at the airport without a fee.