Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 95° / 275° true |
8,904 ft2,714 m | 148 ft45 m | asphalt · lit |
| 12/30 126° / 306° true |
5,138 ft1,566 m | 164 ft50 m | asphalt |
Runway numbers are the magnetic heading divided by ten, rounded; L, C and R mark parallel runways. Displaced thresholds shorten the usable length at some ends.
Location and time
| Coordinates | 35.3°N, 25.2°E (35.3397, 25.1803) |
|---|---|
| Region | Crete, Greece |
| Time zone | Europe/Athens: UTC+2 standard time, UTC+3 during daylight saving time |
| Official site | www.heraklion-airport.gr/en/ |
Distances and flight times to world hubs
| Hub | Distance | From HER | To HER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul IST | 729 km453 mi | 1 h 50 min | 1 h 55 min |
| Frankfurt FRA | 2,115 km1,314 mi | 3 h 35 min | 3 h 20 min |
| Paris CDG | 2,389 km1,485 mi | 4 h | 3 h 35 min |
| London LHR | 2,715 km1,687 mi | 4 h 25 min | 3 h 55 min |
| Doha DOH | 2,762 km1,716 mi | 3 h 55 min | 4 h 30 min |
| Dubai DXB | 3,093 km1,922 mi | 4 h 20 min | 4 h 55 min |
| Delhi DEL | 4,901 km3,045 mi | 6 h 10 min | 7 h 10 min |
| Johannesburg JNB | 6,844 km4,253 mi | 8 h 50 min | 8 h 50 min |
| Beijing PEK | 7,682 km4,773 mi | 9 h | 10 h 45 min |
| New York JFK | 8,197 km5,094 mi | 11 h 20 min | 9 h 35 min |
| Toronto YYZ | 8,407 km5,224 mi | 11 h 30 min | 9 h 50 min |
| Hong Kong HKG | 8,488 km5,274 mi | 9 h 55 min | 11 h 40 min |
| Singapore SIN | 8,907 km5,535 mi | 10 h 40 min | 11 h 45 min |
| Chicago ORD | 9,054 km5,626 mi | 12 h 15 min | 10 h 35 min |
| Atlanta ATL | 9,417 km5,852 mi | 12 h 50 min | 10 h 50 min |
| Tokyo HND | 9,625 km5,981 mi | 11 h 05 min | 13 h |
| São Paulo GRU | 9,972 km6,196 mi | 12 h 45 min | 12 h |
| Los Angeles LAX | 11,432 km7,103 mi | 14 h 45 min | 13 h 25 min |
| Mexico City MEX | 11,555 km7,180 mi | 15 h 25 min | 13 h 10 min |
| Sydney SYD | 15,135 km9,405 mi | 17 h 30 min | 19 h 05 min |
Estimated scheduled flight times for a nonstop flight; whether one operates is not something we track. Linked hubs have a full route page.
Nearest airports with scheduled flights
| Airport | Distance |
|---|---|
| Crete Island JSH Sitia Airport | 85 km53 mi E |
| Souda CHQ Chania International Airport | 96 km59 mi WNW |
| Santorini JTR Santorini International Airport | 121 km75 mi NNE |
| Karpathos Island AOK Karpathos Airport | 178 km111 mi E |
| Mykonos JMK Mykonos Island National Airport | 233 km145 mi N |
| Kos Island KGS Kos International Airport "Ippokratis" | 236 km147 mi NE |
| Rhodes RHO Rhodes International Airport "Diagoras" | 287 km179 mi ENE |
| Samos Island SMI Samos Airport | 304 km189 mi NNE |
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Radio frequencies
| Service | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/G | KAZANTZAKIS RDO | 563.700 |
| Approach | IRAKLION APP | 123.975 |
| ATIS (recorded airport information) | ATIS | 127.550 |
| DIR | IRAKLION DIRECTOR | 118.025 |
| Ground | KAZANTZAKIS GND | 121.700 |
| TRSA | IRAKLION RADAR | 123.975 |
| Tower | KAZANTZAKIS TWR | 120.850 |
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