Heraklion International Airport "Nikos Kazantzakis" (HER Airport Code)

Airport Overview

Heraklion International Airport "Nikos Kazantzakis" (HER) is a key aviation facility serving the region of Heraklion, Greece. It is officially identified by the IATA code HER and ICAO code LGIR. It operates within the Europe/Athens timezone, allowing travelers to synchronize their flight itineraries accordingly. The airfield configuration consists of 2 runways, designed to accommodate various types of aircraft operations. Nearby alternative gateways include Chania International Airport (CHQ) and Santorini (Thira) International Airport (JTR), which can be considered for regional or international transit.

Key Data

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Coordinates 35.34, 25.18

Timezone Europe/Athens

Runways 2

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Chania International Airport CHQ Santorini (Thira) International Airport JTR Karpathos Island National AOK

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FAQ

The IATA code for Heraklion International Airport "Nikos Kazantzakis" is HER. Its ICAO code is LGIR.

Heraklion International Airport "Nikos Kazantzakis" is located in or near Heraklion, GR. View the map on this page for exact coordinates and terminal details.

Heraklion International Airport "Nikos Kazantzakis" operates in the local time zone. You can convert airport local times using our <a href="/en/timezone-converter">Airport Timezone Converter</a>.

Minimum Connection Times (MCT) at Heraklion International Airport "Nikos Kazantzakis" vary based on Schengen/non-Schengen status and terminal transfers. Verify transfer times with our <a href="/en/mct-checker">MCT Checker Tool</a>.