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Alexandroupoli - Dimokritos - Democritus Airport

Transportation to Heraklion Airport from the City Center

It is possible to reach Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport from the city center in a short time. You can go by taxi, by bus or by car, if you have rented a car for your trip, and deliver it at the airport.

Bus

You can reach the Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport in 15 - 20 minutes with the airport bus from the city center. The bus service runs from early morning until late at night and a bus leaves every 5 - 10 minutes. You should also know that on Sundays the frequency of the bus services is reduced.

Taxi

You can always find a taxi easily in the city center, but do not forget that you must always look for a taxi stop. If you can not find a taxi stop close to the place you are staying at, you can ask the hotel to call a taxi for you. Because the distance is close, you can reach the airport in just 10 minutes under normal traffic conditions.

Rent a car

Renting a vehicle in Heraklion is very common. For this reason, you can come across many car rental companies in the city, you can rent a motorbike or car according to your preference. You can deliver your rental vehicle at the airport after having spent your entire trip with a comfortable transportation vehicle. To go to Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport, you must go from Ikarou main road, then connect to the E75 highway. The total distance is about 10 minutes.

Airport Information

Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport is in 5 km east of the city center and is more commonly referred to as Heraklion Airport by local people. The airport is the second busiest airport in Greece after Athens International Airport.

Especially during the summer season, the airport is quite crowded and there are long queues because there are many tourists. A new airport project, which is planned to be built in the Kastelli region, is being developed to eliminate this intensity.

At the airport, you can find a bank, a currency exchange, cash machines, duty-free shops, cosmetics and souvenir shops. You can also eat and drink at the airport restaurants, ice cream shops, cafes, and bars.

There is also 1 VIP and 1 CIP lounge at the airport. For passengers traveling with a kid, there is a baby room where they can get meet almost any needs.

Last Updated: 13 Aug 2017

Transportation to Alexandroupolis City Center from Airport

Alexandroupoli - Dimokritos – Democritus

In Alexandroupoli, the airport is located approximately 6,5 kilometers outside of the city. The transportation from the airport to the city center takes around 10 minutes in every transportation method. Democritus (Dimokritos) Airport is a small airport that serves Eastern Macedonia and the Western Thrace region and provides direct or connecting flights for Athens and different destinations in Europe. You can easily reach the city center from the airport as taxis are available 24/7 at the airport. For passengers who seek alternative transportation methods for a comfortable trip to the city center, rental car and shuttle services are available as well.

Taxi

You can take taxis to easily transfer to the city center, which is approximately 7 kilometers from the airport. You can take taxis in front of the terminals and you can go to the city center or centers in the periphery of Alexandroupoli in approximately 10 minutes. You can pay the fares in the country’s currency, Euro, but there is a chance of drivers accepting other currencies such as US Dollars if you inform them before your drive.

Bus

If you are looking for a more affordable transportation method from the airport to the city center, you can check the bus options that the departures are in front of the airport. Although the bus is cheaper than taxis and rental cars, you should keep in mind that the transportation time is more likely to be longer, as with busses from the airport to the city center is approximately 30 minutes. When you reach the city center, you can continue with busses or you can get a cab as well. 

Shuttle

You can also take shuttles from the airport to the city center. The shuttles operate by the pre-reservation system and the pricing changes according to the qualifications of the selected vehicle but generally cost slightly higher than taxis.

V.I.P. Cars

For your trips from the Alexandroupoli Airport to the city center, which is rather a short distance, you can benefit from the V.I.P. car rental companies. This service is preferred by the passengers who come to the city for business trips and the pricing changes according to the qualifications of vehicles.

Rental Cars

For the transportation from the airport to the city center or centers in the periphery of Alexandroupoli you can rent a car from Hellas Car with your preferred qualifications. You can call +30 2310 603600 for booking, and choose your preferred car from the automatic, manual, and luxury vehicle options that the company provides.

Rental Limousine

Rental Limousine services are not a highly preferred option for transportation between the airport and the city center. However, for those who prioritize comfort, there are rental limousine services with a chauffeur.

Last Updated: 17 Aug 2017

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Which airports can I use for Heraklion-Alexandroupolis flights?

For Heraklion-Alexandroupolis flights, you can use Heraklion Intl. | Nikos Kazantzakis Airport as departure airport, and Alexandroupoli - Dimokritos - Democritus Airport for arrival.

How many kilometers is the flight distance from Heraklion-Alexandroupolis and how long does the flight take?

The flight distance between Heraklion-Alexandroupolis is 616 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 1 hour 10 minutes.

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