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Heraklion Intl. | Nikos Kazantzakis Airport

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Approximate Flight Duration

1 hour 10 min

Approximate Travel Distance

631 Miles

Transportation to Airport from Bucharest City Center

Aurel Vlaicu Intl. Airport

You can choose from taxi, bus, trolleybus, and tramway options to reach Aurel Vlaicu Airport from the city centers, as well as you can rent a car to get to the airport. In addition, you can also prefer to reach the airport by your own car using the highway.

Taxi

Taxis are frequently preferred for transportation to Aurel Vlaicu Airport. You can get a taxi anywhere in the capital city and reach the airport easily. It would be useful to talk about the taxi fare before boarding the taxi, just as in the Balkan countries in general. Taking a taxi is the best option for those who prefer comfort and fast transportation.

Bus

There are bus services to Aurel Vlaicu Airport from five different parts of the city. It is possible to reach the airport safely by the buses you can get from these regions. Transportation to the airport by bus is provided by the buses running on the lines 131, 335, 148, 112 and 301.

Trolleybus

Trolleybuses, which are a different kind of buses, are another option to get to Aurel Vlaicu Airport. It is possible to reach the airport from anywhere in the city thanks to the trolleybuses running on wire system. Just like buses, trolleybuses are also one of the economical transportation options.

Tramway

There are two tramway lines you can prefer to get to Aurel Vlaicu Airport. You can get to the airport by the tramway line 5 after 10 stations. If you take the express tram line 783, you can reach the airport more quickly after only 6 stations.

Rent a car

Renting a car may be the most comfortable option you can prefer to get to Aurel Vlaicu Airport. You can rent a car with a driver, or you can rent it and drive yourself. You can get to the airport by renting a car from the car rental offices in the city center.

Airport Information

Domestic and international flights are arranged at Aurel Vlaciu Airport, the second largest and important airport in Bucharest. Aurel Vlaciu Airport, which is the second major airport after Henri Coanda Airport, has a few terminal buildings. In addition to lost property office, internet access, and car rental offices, the airport offers a duty-free store where you can do shopping and a cafeteria where you can meet your eating and drinking needs.


Henri Coanda Intl. Airport

Buses and taxis, as well as trains can be used to reach Henri Coanda Airport, which is about 20 kilometers from the city center. You can also choose to rent a car, use the shuttle services of the hotels, or drive with a private car thanks to the parking areas at the airport.

Taxi

It is possible to reach Henri Coanda Airport comfortably with the taxis you can find from all the taxi stations in the city. Although taxis are more expensive than other transportation options, they can be preferred by passengers due to the fast, comfortable and safe journey they offer.

Bus

Buses can be used as a more economical option for transportation to the airport. To get to Henri Coanda Airport you can take advantage of the bus stops located in different parts of the city. Although it is a more economical option, it would take you longer to get to the airport with the buses.  We suggest that passengers who want to use the buses take this into consideration.

Train

It is possible to reach Henri Coanda Airport with trains which are preferred because it is a both fast and economical means of transportation. Although trains are faster than buses, it is not possible to get on the train from all parts of the city. Train stations are in the center of the city and passengers who want to go to the airport by train must first reach the city center.

Transfer Vehicle

Using a transfer vehicle to reach the airport might be safer than other options. Transfer vehicles are safer and financially more economical for those passengers who do not how to go to the airport. Among the hotels that provide a shuttle service to Henri Coanda Airport in the city are Angelo Airport Hotel, Howard Johnson Grand Plaza, JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel, Phoenica Grand Hotel and Golden Tulip Hotels.

Car Rental

Another option to go to Henri Coanda Airport is to rent a car. You can quickly get to the airport by renting a car from the car rental companies in the city center. You can rent a car with a driver or drive yourself to the airport in a pleasant way. Among the car rental companies you can choose from in the city are Avis, Autonom, Boca, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt and Touring.

Airport Information

Domestic and international flights are operated from Henri Coanda Airport, Bucharest's largest airport. Henri Coanda Airport, an important transportation hub for the city of Bucharest, has more than one terminal building for domestic and international flights. At Henri Coanda Airport, where you can meet your basic needs before and after the flight, there is also a hotel for accommodation needs.

There are pharmacies, post offices, bank ATMs, internet, lost property office, hairdresser, meeting room and car rental offices, as well as stores where you can shop and restaurants at the airport.

Stores where you can shop are Press One, Best Value Express, Art & Craft Express, Romanian Wines, Tobacco and Accessories, Best Value Plazza, Beluga, Best Value Last Minute, Art & Craft Last Minute, Flower Shop, Relay and Billa.

Among the places where you can eat or drink something are Espression, Brioche Doree, Route 96, Gloria Jean's, Espressamente, Refuel, Haagen Dazs, Momenti Peroni, Burger King, La Sarmale, Trattoria Buongiorno, City Cafe and Segafredo.

Transportation to Heraklion City Center from Airport

Heraklion Intl. | Nikos Kazantzakis Airport

Although Heraklion is the largest residential area in Crete, especially the old city district is proper for walking. You can explore the whole city with a comfortable shoe, but you should always consider the weather. On the other hand, it is possible to explore the city by participating in the tours of many tourism agencies. Public transportation in the city is provided by buses. You can get to the whole city by buses, which will take you from the main bus stops A, B, and C.

Of course, there are many ferry and boat services in Heraklion, the biggest port city of Crete island. From there you can travel to many ports such as Santorini, Ios, Mykonos or Rhodes. Daily ferry service to Piraeus Port is also organized. It is possible to reach Athens from this port. You can rent a car in the city. Motorcycles and scooters, as well as cars, are quite common. It provides not only an ideal way of transportation to visit the city in warm weather but also an easy access to the other settlements of Crete Island such as Ayios Nikolaos and Chania. You can reach these cities by following the E75 highway. Traffic in the city can be really busy from time to time. Usually, there is an irregular traffic flow and road works are done. You can see the taxi almost everywhere in the city. However, it is not allowed to stop a taxi on the road, you need to use the taxi stops. You can see the taxi stops in front of the port, the bus station, and the airport. It is possible to use it not only for short trips but also as a private tour vehicle as well.

Taxis do not have a standard price policy, so if you can agree on the fare you can travel the whole city by having breaks at the important places of the city. All signs in Crete Island are written in English, using Latin alphabet as well as Greek alphabet, so you will not have trouble during transportation. The most used transportation vehicle from Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport to the city center is taxi. Buses are available for those who prefer to use public transportation. If you rent a car at the airport, you can easily reach the surrounding cities, not just the city center.

Bus

You can use the buses to the city center from bus stops at the airport terminal exit. The services are quite frequent, buses depart every 5 minutes. The services are rare only on Sundays. Buses start to pick up passengers early in the morning and continue its services until late in the evening.

Taxi

You can easily see the taxi stop when you leave the airport arrival terminal. Getting to the city center by taxi is easy and fast. If you wish, you can reserve a taxi for you by contacting the airport taxi station in advance.

Rent a car

Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport has 9 different vehicle rental companies that you can rent cars or motorbikes. You can make your vehicle rental operations online before your flight. You must remember that you must have international competence in order to be able to drive in Crete. The airport is located right on the E75 highway.

Weather in Heraklion

DayMin - Max
MondayMin 8ºC - Max 18ºC
TuesdayMin 11ºC - Max 16ºC
WednesdayMin 8ºC - Max 14ºC
ThursdayMin 5ºC - Max 15ºC
FridayMin 11ºC - Max 13ºC

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