Short layover < 3h
Stay airside, grab food, visit duty-free or a lounge. No exit needed.
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Transit at HER
From a quick coffee to a full overnight — everything for connecting passengers.
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Transit Without Visa (TWOV)
Most travellers can transit airside without a Greek (Schengen) entry visa if the onward boarding pass is shown — some nationalities need an Airport Transit Visa.
Long layover 6h+
Heraklion’s Old Town and the Palace of Knossos are about 15 minutes away — easy to visit on a longer layover.
Overnight 12h+
Landside hotels near the terminal are the best option for an overnight stop. See /hotels.