< 3 hours
Stay airside
- →Relax in an airside lounge (paid day pass)
- →Grab a quick meal at the food court
- →Browse duty-free shopping
- →Free Wi-Fi and charging points to stay connected
- →Walk: gates are just a few minutes apart
Layover at Heraklion Airport — what to do
From a quick 2-hour stop to an overnight stay — make every hour count.
3–6 hours
Relax & explore terminal
- →Rest in a quiet seating area
- →Left-luggage desk 80 m from the entrance, at the bus station
- →Cafés and shops in the terminal
- →Try a Cretan breakfast at a terminal café
- →Watch the aircraft and runway from the windows
6–10 hours
Explore the city
- →Old Town and Venetian harbour ~15 min away
- →Visit Knossos Palace or Malia
- →Greece is in the Schengen Area — check entry rules
- →Allow 90 min back-to-airport buffer
10+ hours
Hotel & city
- →Landside hotels near the terminal (see /hotels)
- →City bus to the centre (~15–20 min)
- →Old Town, Venetian harbour and Koules fortress
- →Return 3 hours before departure
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