Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is a large airport serving Heraklion, Greece. Its IATA code is HER and its ICAO code is LGIR. The airport lies at an elevation of 115 ft (35 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 09/27, 8,904 ft (2,714 m) long. Local time follows the Europe/Athens time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- HER
- ICAO code
- LGIR
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 115 ft (35 m)
- Coordinates
- 35.3397, 25.1803
- Time zone
- Europe/Athens
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 8,904 ft · 2,714 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 12/30 | 5,138 ft · 1,566 m | 164 ft · 50 m | Asphalt | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| JSH Sitia Airport | Crete Island, Greece | 85 km · 53 mi |
| CHQ Chania International Airport | Souda, Greece | 96 km · 60 mi |
| JTR Santorini International Airport | Santorini Island, Greece | 121 km · 75 mi |
| KSJ Kasos Airport | Kasos Island, Greece | 157 km · 98 mi |
| MLO Milos Airport | Milos Island, Greece | 164 km · 102 mi |
| JTY Astypalaia Airport | Astypalaia Island, Greece | 175 km · 109 mi |
| AOK Karpathos Airport | Karpathos Island, Greece | 178 km · 111 mi |
| PAS Paros National Airport | Paros, Greece | 187 km · 116 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from HER. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IST Istanbul | 729 | 453 | 394 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 2,115 | 1,314 | 1,142 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 2,389 | 1,485 | 1,290 | View route |
| LHR London | 2,715 | 1,687 | 1,466 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 3,093 | 1,922 | 1,670 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 4,901 | 3,045 | 2,646 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 6,844 | 4,253 | 3,695 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 7,682 | 4,773 | 4,148 | View route |
| JFK New York | 8,197 | 5,094 | 4,426 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 8,907 | 5,535 | 4,810 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 9,417 | 5,852 | 5,085 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 9,625 | 5,981 | 5,197 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 9,972 | 6,196 | 5,384 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 11,432 | 7,103 | 6,173 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 11,555 | 7,180 | 6,239 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 15,135 | 9,405 | 8,172 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/G | KAZANTZAKIS RDO | 563.700 |
| APP | IRAKLION APP | 123.975 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 127.550 |
| DIR | IRAKLION DIRECTOR | 118.025 |
| GND | KAZANTZAKIS GND | 121.700 |
| TRSA | IRAKLION RADAR | 123.975 |
| TWR | KAZANTZAKIS TWR | 120.850 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport?
The IATA code of Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is HER and its ICAO code is LGIR.
Where is Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport located?
Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is in Heraklion, Crete, Greece, at 35.3397, 25.1803.
What time zone is Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport in?
Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport uses the IANA time zone Europe/Athens. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport?
The longest runway listed is 09/27, 8,904 ft (2,714 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Sitia Airport (JSH), about 85 km (53 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.