# HER — Heraklion (Heraklion International)

> HER (Heraklion International) is the main international airport serving Heraklion, Greece. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/her-heraklion

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** City bus 1 to central Heraklion
- **Typical fare:** €1.20
- **Journey time:** 15–20 min
- **Pickup point:** Bus stop outside arrivals
- **Key warning:** Greek airports have posted taxi flat fares — ask to see them before leaving
- **Fare reality (HER → Centre):** expected €1.20–€20 · concerning €30+ · likely scam €40+ off-flat
- **Overall risk:** medium — City bus 1 is €1.20. Watch for unofficial taxi approaches; confirm fares before travel.
- **Last updated:** May 2026 (medium confidence)

## Ways out of HER, ranked

1. **Bus 1** _(recommended)_ — cost €1.20, journey 15–20 min, wait Every 15–20 min, payment Cash.
   - Pros: Cheap; Direct
   - Cons: Crowded at peak
2. **Official taxi (flat)** _(recommended)_ — cost €15–€25, journey 10–20 min, wait 0–10 min, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Posted flat fares
   - Cons: Pricier than bus
3. **Pre-booked transfer** — cost €20–€40, journey 10–20 min, wait Pre-booked, payment Card.
   - Pros: Driver waits
   - Cons: Pricier than taxi
4. **Rental car** — cost €20+/day, journey 15–30 min, wait 20–40 min, payment Card.
   - Pros: Best for island
   - Cons: Counter upsells

## First 30 minutes after landing at HER

1. Walk to the bus stop outside arrivals
2. Buy €1.20 ticket from the kiosk or driver (€2 on board)
3. Bus 1 every 15–20 min to centre / port
4. For taxi: posted flat rates are around €15–€20 to centre
5. Plan 15–25 min to most areas

## Common scams at HER

- **Off-flat taxi** (medium risk): Driver claims posted rate doesn't apply at night. _How to avoid:_ Ask to see the posted tariff or use bus 1.

## Payment warnings at HER

- Buses prefer cash; €2 on board vs €1.20 from kiosk
- Confirm posted flat fare with the taxi driver before loading

## Arrival checklist for HER

- Bus 1 €1.20
- Check posted taxi flat
- Pre-book for rural Crete

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Last updated: May 2026

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