Heraklion International Airport – HER
Heraklion International Airport is the primary airport located in Heraklion, Greece. It serves the area of Heraklion, which is the largest city and administrative capital of the Island of Crete. Heraklion International Airport works under the IATA Code HER and the ICAO code LGIR. A public and military airport, it is owned by the Greek State. HER Airport serves as the hub for Bluebird Airways and Sky Express. It is the focus city for Aegean Airlines and Ellinair. It sits at an elevation of 115 feet above mean sea level. There are two runways and both have an asphalt surface. The airport handled over 8 million passengers and more than 55,600 aircraft movements in 2018.
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The airport that would become Heraklion International Airport first opened in 1939. A small terminal was first constructed in 1948. Further renovation sand terminal extensions were done through the years. The latest modernization efforts were completed in 2018. Most of the airlines that serve the airport handle seasonal flights. The busiest ones are Aegean Airlines, Corendon Airlines Europe, EasyJet, and Ellinair. Cities, towns, suburbs, and villages found near the airport include Askoi, Avdou, Krasi, and Pano Chersonissos. Bluebird Airways has its head office in the airport.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are a number of great airport hotels located near the airport. One of the best-rated properties is the Lato Boutique Hotel, with a rooftop overlooking the Venetian Fortress. It is found less than 2 miles from the airport. Two other great hotels found a few minutes away are the Anemos Suites and the Sofia Hotel.
