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Heraklion Intl. | Nikos Kazantzakis Airport

Transportation to Zagreb Airport from the City Center

Taxis, buses and trains are among the transportation options you can choose to travel between the city center and Zagreb Airport. In addition, you can also prefer renting a car and travelling with your private car.

Taxi

You can arrive at Zagreb Airport in a very short time by the taxis in the city center. Thanks to these taxis which are equipped with the cutting-edge technology and consist of comfortable vehicles, it is possible to go to the airport easily. You can get on taxis from any part of the city and you can pay in cash or with credit card.

Bus

You can get to the Zagreb Airport in economical way by city buses that you can get on from the central bus station in the city center or other bus stops. Buses are more economical than taxis and you can reach the airport in about 30 minutes and catch your plane.

Train

There is no direct train to the Zagreb Airport from the city center. You can get to the airport by taking one of the buses from the bus station in the city center.

Car Rental

Car rental is one of the most convenient and comfortable transportation options to be chosen for going to the Zagreb Airport from the city center. You can comfortably and easily travel to Zagreb Airport with the vehicles you can rent from Sixt, Hertz, Enterprise, Best, Autorent, Plipovic, Fleet, Mack, HM, Oryx, Avis, Europcar, Uni, Last Minute and Nova Right car rental companies.

Airport Information

Zagreb Airport, which is located 10 km of the center of Zagreb, the capital of Croatia, is the biggest airport of the country. Zagreb Airport, which offers service for the passengers with domestic and international flights, has two terminal buildings.

Zagreb Airport having lounge, meeting and reception halls offers special services for those who will prefer VIP services. At the airport, you can benefit from many services such as PTT (the national post and telegraph directorate of Turkey), bank and ATM for your money transactions and communicational needs and there is a private area where you can use the internet.

Among the stores where passengers can spend time and do shopping; I-novine there are Duty Free Shop, Bye Buy Shop and Welcome Shop. Among the places where you can meet your eating and drinking needs there are Faust Vrancic Restaurant, Caffe Bar Art, Sky Cafe, Caffe Bar Ban and Caffe Bar Tin.

Last Updated: 18 Jul 2017

Transportation to Heraklion City Center from 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.

Last Updated: 16 Aug 2017

Frequently Asked Questions

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Which airports can I use for Zagreb-Heraklion flights?

For Zagreb-Heraklion flights, you can use Zagreb Franjo Tudman - Zagreb Airport as departure airport, and Heraklion Intl. | Nikos Kazantzakis Airport for arrival.

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

The flight distance between Zagreb-Heraklion is 1395 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 1 hour 40 minutes.

Which day is the most convenient for Zagreb-Heraklion flights?

When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Zagreb-Heraklion flights is Monday.

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