Popular Airport | Kardjali Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 1 hour 20 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 436 Miles |
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Transportation to Airport from Heraklion City Center
Heraklion Intl. | Nikos Kazantzakis Airport
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.
Transportation to Kardjali City Center from Airport
Kardjali Airport
Transportation from Plovdiv Airport to Kardjali City Center
You can reach Kardjali by bus from the airport. If you want, you can also choose from car rental and taxi options.
Bus
You can travel to the Rhodopi Bus Terminal located in the south of the city by taking the buses at the airport exit. At the terminal, you can find buses to Kardjali. These buses usually depart hourly from 8 am to 8 pm.
Taxi
Getting to Kardjali from the airport by taxi is not an affordable option. However, you can take the advantage of the taxi option if you want to reach the Rhodopi Bus Terminal faster. Taxi fares are fairly affordable for urban tariffs.
Rent a car
If you rent a car, your journey will take about one and a half hours. You can rent your car by contacting the car rental offices at the airport.
Transportation from Sofia Airport to Kardjali City Center
If you want to go to Kardjali from the airport by public transportation, it is a good idea to first travel to Sofia city center. Once you reach the city center, you can easily reach Kardjali by taking the advantage of intercity public transportation options.
Terminal Shuttle Service
Sofia Airport has two terminals located at a long distance from each other. You can travel between the terminals with the help of free shuttle services during daytime hours.
Metro
You can reach the central railway station by taking the advantage of the M2 underground line, which is within walking distance from Terminal 2.
Train
You can get on the trains traveling to Kardjali from the railway station right outside the metro station. Your journey by train will take about six hours.
Bus
As an alternative, you can also get on the buses to Kardjali that depart hourly from the bus terminal, which is within walking distance from the city center.
Rent a car
Renting a car is the most practical and comfortable way of transportation to Kardjali. You can rent a car by making an online reservation or from the car rental offices at Sofia Airport.
Taxi
Taxi is not an affordable option for direct transportation to Kardjali from the airport. However, you can take the advantage of the taxi option to reach Sofia city center. Taxi fares are quite affordable in Sofia, yet some companies charge a relatively high fare. So, you are advised to talk to and bargain with the driver before you take a taxi.
