Traveling to Port

Transportation to and from the Port of Heraklion

Ferries connect the city with Piraeus on the mainland, as well as several other Greek islands, while transport around the island is facilitated by the public bus service and road network.

By car, most towns and cities are accessible along the National Highway, which runs along the north coast of the island. To the west is Rethymnon and Chania, as well as the town of Kissamos.

A good bus network connects Heraklion with nearby Rethymnon and Chania, further east.

Book Heraklion ferry tickets

Heraklion airport (HER), is one of the biggest in Greece. Many airlines currently operate flights from Athens and Thessaloniki to Heraklion, including: Olympic Airways, Aegean Airlines, Cronus and others. From the Eleftherios Venizelos airport, scheduled and chartered flights connect to Heraklion throughout the year.

Parking is available for both short and long-term stays near the harbour area. You are advised to contact the port authorities for information on longterm stays (+30 2810 244956).

Enquiry number: +30 2810 244956