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Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport
Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (IATA HER · ICAO LGIR) is a large airport in Heraklion, GR-M, GR with scheduled passenger service.
Quick answer
Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (IATA HER · ICAO LGIR) is a large airport in Heraklion, GR-M, GR with scheduled passenger service. Reference data lists 2 open runways (longest 8,904 ft). Elevation 115 ft. Nearest FlightLogic-rated guide: Athens International Airport (192 miles, score 7.6/10).
- Codes
- IATA HER · ICAO LGIR
- City / municipality
- Heraklion
- Region (ISO)
- GR-M
- Country (ISO)
- GR
- Facility type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 115 ft
- Runways
- 2 open · longest 8,904 ft (ASP)
- Scheduled service
- Yes — scheduled passenger flights
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About Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport
Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is catalogued as a large airport serving Heraklion, GR-M, GR. Scheduled passenger flights are recorded in the public-domain OurAirports dataset that powers this profile. It lists 2 open runways, the longest about 8,904 ft (ASP). Field elevation is 115 ft.
The nearest FlightLogic-rated airport guide is Athens International Airport (192 miles, score 7.6/10) — use that page for terminals, lounges, Wi-Fi and ground transport detail while this directory entry covers codes, location and runway facts.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport have scheduled passenger flights?
Yes. OurAirports marks Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (IATA HER · ICAO LGIR) as having scheduled passenger service — it is included in FlightLogic's commercial airport directory.
Where is Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport?
Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is listed in Heraklion, GR-M, GR at approximately 35.34, 25.18. Use FlightLogic's airports-near-me tool to compare distance from your location.
What is the IATA code for Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport?
The IATA code is HER; the ICAO code is LGIR. Travellers and booking tools usually search by the three-letter IATA code.
Which FlightLogic-rated airport is closest to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport?
Athens International Airport (ATH) is about 192 miles away and scores 7.6/10 on FlightLogic — see /airports/athens/ for terminals, lounges and ground transport.
How do I find hotels near Heraklion?
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Location
Coordinates 35.34, 25.18 · Open in OpenStreetMap · Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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Reference data: OurAirports (ourairports.com) — public domain data. FlightLogic hosts the commercial scheduled subset only. Codes, runway and location data are community-maintained; always confirm operational details with the airport or your airline before travel. More about this data.