Parking Heraklion Airport - Car Parks & Charges

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Car parks at Heraklion Airport at a glance

Car park	Type	Price	Note
Airport car park	up to 30 min	about €1.10-1.20	First minutes free: 5 on the previous tariff, 7 on the tariff proposed in February 2026
Airport car park	31-60 min	about €2.20-2.40	Enough for meeting an arriving flight
Airport car park	1-4 hours	about €4.20-4.60	4 to 7 hours: about €5.20-5.70
Airport car park	24 hours	about €10.80-11.30	Longer stays are charged per additional period
Airport car park	7 days	about €47-51	A monthly card is also sold

The car park at Heraklion Airport lies directly opposite the terminal and is operated by the municipal company DEPANAL, not by the airport operator. The lower figure in each range of the table is the tariff that applied until early 2026, the higher figure the tariff DEPANAL proposed in February 2026; we could not confirm at source whether the new prices are already in force, so expect to pay within the range.

Dropping off works within the free minutes at the entrance of the car park at Heraklion Airport. Anyone meeting a flight is better off paying for half an hour, about €1.10 to €1.20, and following the arrivals board, because luggage delivery after a summer landing takes time. Payment methods and exact opening hours are not published by the operator online.

Car park opposite the terminal of Heraklion Airport

Alternatives

Cheaper parking near Heraklion Airport

Alianthos Parking

listed online at €18 for 2 days, €30 for 4 daysIkarou Avenue, about 2 minutes' walk according to the booking listing; reception 08:00-22:00

Tips

Parking at Heraklion Airport: how to save

Holidaymakers who hire a car at Heraklion Airport need no parking at all, because collection and return take place at the terminal. For residents flying out, a week in the airport car park costs about €47 to €51; one private car park on Ikarou Avenue takes bookings online and may suit long stays.

The spaces at Heraklion Airport fill up on summer weekends; on the busiest day of 2026 the airport counted almost 68,000 passengers. Allow extra time between June and September, or let a taxi or a pre-booked transfer take you to the terminal instead.

Flying in rather than parking? Car hire at Heraklion Airport gives you a vehicle for the whole stay. To reach your hotel without a car, see Taxi & transfers.

FAQ

Questions about parking at Heraklion Airport

How much does parking at Heraklion Airport cost per day?

About €10.80 to €11.30 is the charge for 24 hours in the car park at Heraklion Airport. The lower figure is the previous tariff, the higher one the tariff proposed in February 2026.

Is there free parking at Heraklion Airport?

Only for the first few minutes: 5 minutes were free on the previous tariff and 7 minutes on the tariff proposed in February 2026. After that the first half hour costs about €1.10 to €1.20.

Who runs the car park at Heraklion Airport?

DEPANAL S.A., a company of the municipality of Heraklion, runs the car park opposite the terminal of Heraklion Airport. The airport operator itself does not manage the parking.

Is there long-stay parking at Heraklion Airport?

Yes, the same car park is used for long stays, at about €47 to €51 for seven days. A private car park on Ikarou Avenue also accepts online bookings.

How far is the car park from the terminal of Heraklion Airport?

The car park lies directly opposite the terminal of Heraklion Airport, a short walk across the access road. No shuttle is needed.

Can I book parking at Heraklion Airport online?

The municipal car park does not publish an online booking service. The private Alianthos Parking on Ikarou Avenue can be booked through a parking marketplace.