HER
Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport
Heraklion · GreeceICAO LGIR
Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is an airport serving Heraklion, Greece, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 35° 20' 22.9" N, 25° 10' 49.1" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 115 feet (35 meters) above sea level. With 59 direct destinations served by 28 airlines, it is a significant regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Europe/Athens (GMT+3).
Destinations
59
Airlines
28
Elevation ft
115/ 35m
Europe/Athens
GMT+3
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Airport Details
IATA Code
HER
ICAO Code
LGIR
City
Heraklion
Country
Greece
Elevation
115 ft
Local Time
07:25 PM (GMT+3)
Coordinates
Latitude:35.3397°
Longitude:25.1803°
Popular Routes from HER
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUS | Duesseldorf, Germany | 1,432 mi | 3h 23m | medium-haul | 359 kg | View |
| MUC | Munich, Germany | 1,130 mi | 2h 48m | medium-haul | 284 kg | View |
| ATH | Athens, Greece | 192 mi | 0h 52m | short-haul | 79 kg | View |
| FRA | Frankfurt, Germany | 1,314 mi | 3h 9m | medium-haul | 330 kg | View |
| HAM | Hamburg, Germany | 1,462 mi | 3h 26m | medium-haul | 367 kg | View |
| VIE | Vienna, Austria | 986 mi | 2h 32m | medium-haul | 248 kg | View |
| BHX | Birmingham, United Kingdom | 1,771 mi | 4h 1m | medium-haul | 445 kg | View |
| BRU | Brussels, Belgium | 1,490 mi | 3h 29m | medium-haul | 374 kg | View |
| DME | Moscow, Russia | 1,512 mi | 3h 32m | medium-haul | 380 kg | View |
| HAJ | Hannover, Germany | 1,406 mi | 3h 20m | medium-haul | 353 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at HER
28 active airlines serving Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport.
Aegean Airlines
A3Greece
Aeroflot Russian Airlines
SURussia
Air Berlin
ABGermany
Air Bourbon
ZBReunion
Austrian Airlines
OSAustria
Brussels Airlines
SNBelgium
Condor Flugdienst
DEGermany
Cyprus Airways
CYCyprus
Czech Airlines
OKCzech Republic
Egyptair
MSEgypt
Germania
STGermany
Germanwings
4UGermany
Jet2.com
LSUnited Kingdom
Lufthansa
LHGermany
Lufthansa Cargo
LHGermany
Luxair
LGLuxembourg
Maastricht Airlines
W2Netherlands
Monarch Airlines
ZBUnited Kingdom
Niki
HGAustria
Olympic Airlines
OAGreece
S7 Airlines
S7Russia
Swiss International Air Lines
LXSwitzerland
TUIfly
X3Germany
Transaero Airlines
UNRussia
Transavia France
TOFrance
Transavia Holland
HVNetherlands
Ukraine International Airlines
PSUkraine
easyJet
U2United Kingdom
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sitia Airport | JSH | Sitia | Greece | 85 km |
| Chania International Airport | CHQ | Chania | Greece | 96 km |
| Santorini Airport | JTR | Thira | Greece | 121 km |
| Paros National Airport | PAS | Paros | Greece | 187 km |
| Kasos Airport | KSJ | Kasos | Greece | 157 km |
| Naxos Airport | JNX | Cyclades Islands | Greece | 194 km |
| Karpathos Airport | AOK | Karpathos | Greece | 179 km |
| Milos Airport | MLO | Milos | Greece | 163 km |
Other Airports in Greece
Dimokritos Airport
AXDAlexandroupolis
Astypalaia Airport
JTYAstypalaia
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
ATHAthens
Chania International Airport
CHQChania
Chios Island National Airport
JKHChios
Naxos Airport
JNXCyclades Islands
Ikaria Airport
JIKIkaria
Ioannina Airport
IOAIoannina
Kalamata Airport
KLXKalamata
Kalymnos Airport
JKLKalymnos
Karpathos Airport
AOKKarpathos
Kasos Airport
KSJKasos
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 35° 20' 22.9" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 25° 10' 49.1" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 35.339699
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 25.180300
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Europe/Athens
- UTC Offset
- GMT+3
- Current Local Time
- 07:25 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 115 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 35 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport?
The IATA code for Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is HER, and its ICAO code is LGIR. The airport is located in Heraklion, Greece.
How many destinations can you fly to from HER?
There are 59 direct destinations available from Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) in Heraklion, Greece.
What airlines fly from HER?
There are 28 airlines operating from HER, including Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot Russian Airlines, Air Berlin, Air Bourbon, Austrian Airlines, and more.
What timezone is Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport in?
Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is in the Europe/Athens timezone (GMT+3). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport?
Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport sits at an elevation of 115 feet (35 meters) above sea level.
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