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Plovdiv Airport

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Approximate Flight Duration

1 hour 30 min

Approximate Travel Distance

471 Miles

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 Plovdiv City Center from Airport

Plovdiv Airport

Situated in the middle of Bulgaria, Plovdiv is at a crossroads connecting Switzerland, Germany and Istanbul. Plovdiv, an important agricultural center thanks to its fertile and arable lands, also hosts the factories of the world's leading companies with governmental incentives. It is possible to come across many historic museums as well as mosques, museums and temples on the streets of the city that hosted tens of civilizations for thousands of years through the human history.

The oldest building in Plovdiv is the Roman Theater, which is a legacy of the Romans. Known for its historical and natural beauties, the city has become a frequently visited place by the tourists. Plovdiv also serves international passengers through Krumovo Airport. Its geographical location makes Plovdiv a center between the east and west. Thanks to the luxury highways, you can also travel to different cities in Bulgaria by your car in addition to intercity bus services. Almost everybody in the city has a car. Taxis also serve throughout the day.

The distance between Krumovo Airport and the city center is about 15 kilometers. The transportation alternatives you can prefer at the airport are limited. You can only reach the city center by taking a taxi or renting a car.

Taxi

As there is no public transportation service at the airport, the most preferred option is compulsorily taxi. It takes about 20 minutes to travel from Krumovo airport to the city center by taxi service, which provided by four different companies. You can reserve a taxi in advance by filling out a form on internet.

Rent a car

Hertz, Choice, Firefly and Thrifty provide car rental service 24 hours a day at the airport. You can go from the airport to the city center by renting a car other than taking a taxi. Car rental companies offer many comfortable and affordable cars in their fleet.

Weather in Plovdiv

DayMin - Max
ThursdayMin -1ºC - Max 4ºC
FridayMin -3ºC - Max 6ºC
SaturdayMin 1ºC - Max 7ºC
SundayMin -2ºC - Max 4ºC
MondayMin -4ºC - Max 5ºC

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