Luggage Storage at Heraklion Airport
If you want to explore Heraklion or the coast on your arrival or departure day without dragging your bags around, left-luggage storage is the answer. Heraklion International Airport “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) does not run a large in-terminal locker hall, but an independent service operates right by the airport, and there are options in the city too. Here is how to store luggage safely.
Is there left luggage at Heraklion Airport?
There is no big airline-run baggage hall inside the terminal, but an independent left-luggage service operates next to the airport, by the city bus station a short walk from the main entrance. It takes bags for a few hours or several days, which is ideal if you land early before check-in or have a late flight after hotel check-out.
Where is it and when is it open?
The service is located at the bus station area, roughly 80 metres from the terminal’s main entrance/exit, so it is an easy walk with a trolley. Opening hours are seasonal but typically run through the day, from morning until mid-to-late evening — check the current hours before you rely on it for a very early or very late flight.
What does it cost?
Pricing is per bag and per period, with larger bags costing more, and there are usually reduced rates for extra days. Treat any figure you see online as a guide and confirm the current price when you drop off. Bring some cash as a backup even where cards are taken.
Booking apps and city options
Several online services list bag-storage points in and around Heraklion — near the port, the centre and the airport — that you can book in advance from around a couple of euros a day. These are handy if the airport service hours do not fit your flight, or if you want to leave bags in town while you sightsee before heading to HER.
What you should not store
Keep passports, boarding passes, medication, electronics and valuables with you rather than in stored luggage. Left-luggage is for suitcases and bulky bags, not for anything you cannot afford to be without. Check the operator’s rules on prohibited items before you leave a bag.
Tips
- Confirm opening hours match your flight, especially early or late.
- Label your bag and keep the ticket or booking confirmation safe.
- Carry valuables and documents on you.
- Allow time to collect your bag and reach check-in before your flight.
Frequently asked questions
Can I store luggage at Heraklion Airport?
Yes — an independent left-luggage service operates by the bus station next to the terminal, plus bookable storage points in the city.
How much does luggage storage cost?
It is charged per bag and per period; city apps start from around a couple of euros a day. Confirm the current rate on drop-off.
Is it open late?
Hours are seasonal and usually daytime to mid-evening; check before relying on it for a late flight.
What can I not leave in storage?
Keep documents, medication, electronics and valuables with you.