How do I get from Heraklion airport to Hersonissos?

KTEL bus to Hersonissos and Malia: €3.90 for one traveler, 38 min. It leaves you at Hersonissos, the KTEL stop on the national road above the town; the buses go on to Malia. The KTEL buses for Hersonissos and Malia call at the airport stop on their way from Heraklion, 06:00 to midnight, every 15 to 30 minutes, for EUR 3.90. Nothing runs between midnight and six.

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2 ways to Hersonissos

For Heraklion generally we recommend the City bus 6 or 12; for Hersonissos the answer changes.

Recommended

The cheapest way in. The Private transfer to Hersonissos is 13 minutes quicker for €34.10 more, which is not worth it at this party size.

KTEL bus to Hersonissos and Malia

KTEL · KTEL Heraklion-Lasithi

38 min rideEvery 30 min06:00–00:00

The KTEL bus stop at the airportHersonissos

Non-stopLuggage space

€3.90total for 1 adult€3.90 eachBuy ticketOn KTEL Heraklion-Lasithi

Pickup, hours & luggage

Boards at. The KTEL bus stop at the airport, for buses coming from Heraklion towards Hersonissos and Malia

EUR 3.90 to Hersonissos, the same as from Heraklion bus station. Children up to six travel free with an identity document; the discount cards are for residents.

Luggage. Large bags go in the hold under the bus.

Hours. Buses leave Heraklion bus station for Hersonissos and Malia every 15 to 30 minutes from 06:00 to 22:45, then at midnight, and reach the airport stop a few minutes later; Sunday is much the same. Nothing runs between midnight and six.

Price for every party size · Fare source

Pre-booked

Private transfer to Hersonissos

Driver meets you in arrivals

25 min rideTraffic dependentRuns all night

Driver meets you in arrivals with a name boardAny address in Hersonissos

Non-stop24-hour servicePer vehiclePre-book

€38total for 1 adult€38 eachBook transferPartner link · through Kiwitaxi

Pickup, hours & luggage

Boards at. Driver meets you in arrivals with a name board

The price is for the car, fixed when you book; traffic and the hour do not change it.

Price for every party size · Fare source (partner link)

The KTEL buses for Hersonissos and Malia call at the airport stop on their way from Heraklion, 06:00 to midnight, every 15 to 30 minutes, for EUR 3.90. Nothing runs between midnight and six.

Ride times exclude walking and waiting. Every way from Nikos Kazantzakis into Heraklion

Your destination

Straight there.

The resort town on the north coast east of Heraklion, the first of the big beach resorts on the road to Malia.

Heraklion Nikos Kazantzakis

Follow the signs

The KTEL bus stop at the airport

KTEL bus to Hersonissos and Malia · 38 min

Hersonissos

KTEL bus to Hersonissos and Malia serves Hersonissos. City bus 6 or 12 does not.

Arriving late?

Not everything runs around the clock: the KTEL bus to Hersonissos and Malia runs 06:00–00:00. Outside those hours, the Private transfer to Hersonissos is what remains. and the board keeps only what is running.

From arrivals to Hersonissos

Find the stop

The KTEL bus stop at the airport. Follow the signs from arrivals.

Choose KTEL bus to Hersonissos and Malia

Check the destination and departure board before boarding.

Arrive at Hersonissos

38 min. Continue to your accommodation or follow signs for onward transport.

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Continuing by public transport?

Follow the station signs for your onward connection.

Walking to your stay?

Check the address and choose the nearest exit.

Before you travel

Does the City bus 6 or 12 stop at Hersonissos?

No. It runs to Eleftherias Square.

What if my flight arrives late?

Not everything runs around the clock: the KTEL bus to Hersonissos and Malia runs 06:00–00:00. Outside those hours, the Private transfer to Hersonissos is what remains.

Is Hersonissos in Heraklion?