Handling and FBOs

Private handling at Heraklion Airport (Nikos Kazantzakis) LGIR

Heraklion Airport (Nikos Kazantzakis) has one handling company listed for private and business aircraft: Universal Aviation Greece. Ask your operator which one they have booked.

Who handles private aircraft

Before you land

Permission

Prior permission (PPR) is required before you land.

Customs

Yes – 24-hour airport of entry, no extra customs fee

Opening hours

Open 24 hours.

Parking is unrestricted for up to two hours; beyond that prior permission is needed. In peak season positioning flights are generally not accepted, though overnight stays for passenger flights may be approved. The airport is shared with the military. A new airport at Kastelli is planned to replace it, currently expected from 2027, so check availability for later travel.

Hours and requirements are as the airport publishes them, last checked 30 Sep 2026. Check with the airport or your operator before you set off.

Getting to the terminal

Heraklion Airport, Nea Alikarnassos, Heraklion, 716 01.

Road time without traffic. Routes: OSRM, map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

The full guide to Heraklion Airport (Nikos Kazantzakis) has the runway, weather, flight times and nearby airports.