Heraklion, Nikos Kazantzakis

Operated By:

YPA (Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority)

Website:

www.hcaa.gr/en/our-airports/kratikos-aerolimenas-hrakleioy-n-kazantzakhs

Terminals:

1

This Review:

Only Terminal

Rating:

2 star - Below average. Some plus points but there are several negatives
  HER
HERAKLION
TT0107 /221750

 
Review created: 17/06/2017;
Last updated 17/06/2017

General:

The second busiest airport in Greece and the main airport for the island of Crete
   

Appearance:

The airport is located just on the edge of town and appears relatively modern, however inside parts of the building could do with refurbishment

Inbound

Domestic
After landing we were bussed round to the domestic and Schengen arrivals door which lead to an escalator up to baggage reclaim. From there it’s a short walk into the arrivals hall

International
I have not landed on an international flight at this airport

I have not landed on an international flight at this airport

The baggage hall is quite cramped, especially if several flights have arrived together

I have not landed on an international flight at this airport

There are regular buses running to the centre of the city from outside the terminal building

Outbound

Domestic
After checking in and going through the small security screening area you are in the departures hall which has seven gates and insufficient seating for the number of passengers there if flights start getting delayed. In most instances once boarding starts you descend steps to a waiting bus to be taken to the plane. At a couple of gates, and with smaller planes, its possible to walk down to the plane as it's parked directly outside the terminal building

International
International passengers are separated at security into a different part of the terminal, but once at the gate they too board buses out to their planes

There are two small café/bars in departures

There are two small café/bars in departures

There are no restaurant facilities

One large duty free store in the area above the main departures lounge

The toilets are OK