Getting there
Getting to Heraklion
The largest city on Crete and the starting point for exploring the legendary Minoan palace of Knossos.
Heraklion at a glance
- CountryGreece
- RegionCrete
- Capital of GreeceAthens
- CurrencyEuro (EUR)
Travel to Heraklion
Heraklion Airport (HER) is close to the city, and the port has ferries from Piraeus and other Aegean islands.
Places to visit once you arrive
The attractions in our Heraklion guides, in Crete.
Transfers and day trips
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