Baggage allowances at Heraklion International Airport “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) are set by your airline, not the airport, so what you can carry depends on who you fly with and the fare you booked. The rules below are the general picture; always check your airline’s exact limits before you pack. Here is what to know.
Who sets the baggage rules?
Your airline does. A budget carrier like Ryanair or easyJet often includes only a small cabin bag on the cheapest fare, charging extra for a larger cabin bag or any hold luggage, while full-service and many charter fares include a checked bag. Read your booking — allowances vary widely.
Cabin (hand) luggage
Each airline sets its own size and weight for hand luggage, and low-cost carriers enforce it strictly at the gate. Measure your bag against your airline’s limits, and remember any liquids in the cabin must follow the 100 ml rule (see below).
Checked luggage
Hold-baggage weight limits are typically in the region of 20–23 kg per bag, but this depends entirely on your ticket. Overweight or extra bags cost more, and it is almost always cheaper to add allowance when booking than at the airport desk.
Liquids in hand luggage
Standard security rules apply: liquids, gels and pastes in your cabin bag must be in containers of 100 ml or less, together in a single transparent resealable bag. Anything larger goes in the hold. Duty-free liquids bought airside are fine — keep them sealed with the receipt if you connect.
Sports gear and special items
Bikes, golf clubs, diving gear and similar oversized items usually need to be declared and paid for in advance as special baggage. Musical instruments, pushchairs and mobility aids have their own rules — arrange these with your airline before you travel.
Damaged, delayed or lost bags
If a bag does not arrive or is damaged, report it at the baggage-services desk in the arrivals area before you leave the airport, and keep your tag and boarding pass. See the terminal’s facilities and, for storing bags on a day trip, the luggage storage guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is the baggage allowance at Heraklion Airport?
It depends on your airline and fare — the airport does not set it. Check your booking.
How much does checked luggage weigh?
Commonly around 20–23 kg per bag, but it varies by ticket.
What are the liquid rules?
Containers of 100 ml or less in a single clear resealable bag in your cabin luggage.
What if my bag is lost or damaged?
Report it at baggage services in arrivals before you leave, keeping your tag and boarding pass.