Charging Points at Heraklion Airport

A flat battery is the last thing you want before a flight. Heraklion International Airport “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) has charging points in the departures area so you can top up your phone, tablet or laptop while you wait. Here is where to find them, what plug Greece uses, and how to stay powered up.

Are there charging points at Heraklion Airport?

Yes. There are power sockets and USB charging points around the departures and gate areas, so you can charge while you sit. They can be in demand at busy times in summer, so it helps to top up early rather than waiting until final boarding.

Where to find them

Look near the seating by the gates and in the waiting areas after security, where charging points are usually built into seats or on nearby columns and walls. If you cannot spot one, a cafe is a reliable fallback — buy a coffee and use a socket while you wait.

What plug does Greece use?

Greece uses the European two-round-pin plug — types C and F — running on 230 volts, 50 Hz. If you are coming from the UK, the US or elsewhere with different sockets, bring a travel adapter, as you will need one across Crete, not just at the airport. Most phone and laptop chargers handle 230 V automatically, but check any single-voltage device.

USB and fast charging

Where USB ports are provided you can charge directly with your own cable, which is handy if you did not bring an adapter. USB ports tend to charge more slowly than a wall socket with your own plug, so for a quick top-up before boarding a socket is better if one is free.

Bring a power bank

The simplest way to avoid hunting for a socket is to carry a charged power bank. Keep it in your hand luggage, not your checked bag — airlines require spare lithium batteries and power banks to travel in the cabin. That way you are covered at the gate, on the plane and after you land.

Tips

• Charge early; sockets fill up near boarding time in summer.
• Carry a power bank in your hand luggage as a backup.
• Bring a type C/F adapter if your plug is different.
• A cafe seat is a reliable place to find a socket.

Frequently asked questions

Are there charging points at Heraklion Airport?
Yes, power sockets and USB points are around the departures and gate seating.

What plug adapter do I need for Greece?
A European type C/F two-round-pin adapter, 230 V — needed across Crete, not just the airport.

Can I bring a power bank?
Yes, in your hand luggage — power banks must not go in checked baggage.

Is there fast charging?
A wall socket with your own charger is usually faster than a shared USB port.