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Taxi from Heraklion Airport

About €17 to €22 is what a taxi from Heraklion Airport to the centre of Heraklion costs, and about €37 to €40 to Hersonissos. The taxi rank is outside the arrivals exit of Heraklion Airport; Heraklion taxis are grey.

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A pre-booked transfer has a price fixed in advance, and the driver waits with a name sign.

Official taxis

Taxis at Heraklion Airport: rank, fares, how it works

Licensed taxis wait at the rank outside the arrivals exit of Heraklion Airport; in Heraklion the cars are grey. Fares follow the national taxi tariff set by ministerial decision in June 2022: €1.80 flag fall, €0.90 per kilometre inside the city limits (tariff 1) and €1.25 per kilometre outside the city limits and between midnight and 05:00 (tariff 2). The minimum fare is €4.00.

A surcharge of €4.00 applies to every journey to or from Heraklion Airport, plus €0.39 for each piece of luggage over 10 kg. No fixed airport fare is laid down by law for Heraklion, unlike Athens, and no official fare board for the airport is published online. For longer journeys drivers normally quote a flat price, so agree the figure before you set off or ask for the meter. Taxis in Greece have had to accept card payments since April 2024.

Taxi rank outside the arrivals hall of Heraklion Airport
Taxi rank outside the arrivals hall of Heraklion Airport
Prices

Taxi and transfer prices from Heraklion Airport by destination

Guide prices for one journey with up to 3 passengers and luggage, as of November 2026. At night, on public holidays and with luggage surcharges, taxi fares are higher.

DestinationkmJourney timeTaxi from the rank
Heraklion centreabout 5about 10-15 minabout €17-22
Ammoudaraabout 10about 15-20 minabout €25-30
Kokkini Haniabout 13about 15 minabout €24-28
Gouvesabout 18about 20 minabout €27-37
Analipsiabout 22about 20-25 minabout €32-40
Agia Pelagiaabout 25about 30 minabout €37-43
Hersonissosabout 25about 25 minabout €37-40
Stalisabout 30about 30 minabout €40-50
Maliaabout 34about 35 minabout €45-55
Sissiabout 42about 40 minabout €52-62
Baliabout 50about 45 minabout €67-73
Agios Nikolaosabout 65about 1 habout €68-87
Eloundaabout 72about 1 h 5 minabout €78-100
Matalaabout 70about 1 h 15 minfrom about €80
Rethymnoabout 80about 1 h 10 minabout €85-106
Ierapetraabout 100about 1 h 30 minabout €105-131
Chaniaabout 145about 2 habout €145-190
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Taxi or transfer

Taxi or private transfer from Heraklion Airport?

The price is the main difference: a pre-booked transfer from Heraklion Airport is confirmed at a fixed price before you travel, while a taxi from the rank charges by the meter or a flat price agreed on the spot. For the short run into Heraklion the two cost much the same. For resorts beyond Hersonissos, and at night when tariff 2 applies, a fixed quote removes the guesswork.

Groups gain most from booking ahead, because a minivan for up to seven passengers replaces two taxis. Child seats can be requested with a transfer when booking; the taxis at the rank do not normally carry them. Waiting time after a delayed flight and cancellation terms depend on the transfer provider and are shown before you pay.

The guide prices in the table come from two kinds of source, a local taxi firm's published price list for 2026 and meter-based estimates, which is why some ranges are wide. Distances and journey times are approximate and assume normal traffic on the north-coast road.

Economy

A saloon car for up to three passengers with luggage: the usual choice for couples heading to Heraklion or Hersonissos.

Minivan

A vehicle for four to seven passengers with luggage, which normally costs less than two taxis from the rank.

Minibus

For larger groups travelling together from Heraklion Airport to a villa or hotel; book well ahead in July and August.

How to book your transfer

  1. Enter Heraklion Airport as the starting point and your hotel or address as the destination, with date, landing time and flight number.
  2. Choose the vehicle class by the number of passengers and bags, and add child seats if you need them.
  3. Confirm the fixed price and pay as shown; the confirmation arrives by e-mail.
  4. After landing at Heraklion Airport, meet the driver holding a name sign at the arrivals exit.
FAQ

Questions about taxis and transfers at Heraklion Airport

How much is a taxi from Heraklion Airport to the city centre?
About €17 to €22 is the usual fare from Heraklion Airport to the centre of Heraklion, with the higher end at night. The official tariff adds a €4.00 airport surcharge to the metered fare.
How much is a taxi from Heraklion Airport to Hersonissos?
About €37 to €40 covers the roughly 25 km from Heraklion Airport to Hersonissos; Stalis is about €40 to €50 and Malia about €45 to €55. These are guide prices, so confirm the figure with the driver.
Where is the taxi rank at Heraklion Airport?
Outside the arrivals exit of Heraklion Airport, where the grey Heraklion taxis queue. On summer evenings, when several flights land together, expect to wait in line.
Can I pay a taxi at Heraklion Airport by card?
Yes, taxis in Greece have been obliged to accept cards since 1 April 2024. Tell the driver before departure that you will pay by card.
What is the night tariff for taxis in Crete?
Tariff 2 of €1.25 per kilometre applies between midnight and 05:00 and outside the city limits, compared with €0.90 per kilometre for tariff 1. The flag fall of €1.80 is the same at all hours.
Are there fixed taxi fares from Heraklion Airport?
No fixed fare is set by law for Heraklion Airport, and no official fare board is published online. Drivers usually quote flat prices for resort journeys; a pre-booked transfer is the way to have the price in writing beforehand.
Can I book a transfer with a child seat from Heraklion Airport?
Yes, child seats and boosters can be requested when booking a transfer from Heraklion Airport. Taxis waiting at the rank do not normally carry child seats.

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