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Quick Flight Summary from Heraklion to Alicante
Key numbers to know before you book
- Direct flight duration 6 hour 50 min
- Arrival airports ALC
Estimated Prices for Heraklion to Alicante Flights
Key Features of the Airlines
- Star Alliance Member
- Complimentary Meals
- 2x23kg Baggage
- Best LCC Middle East
- Flexible Rebooking
- Wide Domestic Network
- Egypt-KSA Specialist
- 30kg Free Baggage
- Full Service Included
- Lowest Fares
- Hajj & Umrah Specialist
- Easy Mobile Booking
- Full Service with Meals
- 23kg Free Baggage
- SkyTeam Member
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Transportation to Airport from Heraklion City Center
Heraklion Intl. | Nikos Kazantzakis Airport
It is possible to reach Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport from the city center in a short time. You can go by taxi, by bus or by car, if you have rented a car for your trip, and deliver it at the airport.
Bus
You can reach the Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport in 15 - 20 minutes with the airport bus from the city center. The bus service runs from early morning until late at night and a bus leaves every 5 - 10 minutes. You should also know that on Sundays the frequency of the bus services is reduced.
Taxi
You can always find a taxi easily in the city center, but do not forget that you must always look for a taxi stop. If you can not find a taxi stop close to the place you are staying at, you can ask the hotel to call a taxi for you. Because the distance is close, you can reach the airport in just 10 minutes under normal traffic conditions.
Rent a car
Renting a vehicle in Heraklion is very common. For this reason, you can come across many car rental companies in the city, you can rent a motorbike or car according to your preference. You can deliver your rental vehicle at the airport after having spent your entire trip with a comfortable transportation vehicle. To go to Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport, you must go from Ikarou main road, then connect to the E75 highway. The total distance is about 10 minutes.
Airport Information
Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport is in 5 km east of the city center and is more commonly referred to as Heraklion Airport by local people. The airport is the second busiest airport in Greece after Athens International Airport.
Especially during the summer season, the airport is quite crowded and there are long queues because there are many tourists. A new airport project, which is planned to be built in the Kastelli region, is being developed to eliminate this intensity.
At the airport, you can find a bank, a currency exchange, cash machines, duty-free shops, cosmetics and souvenir shops. You can also eat and drink at the airport restaurants, ice cream shops, cafes, and bars.
There is also 1 VIP and 1 CIP lounge at the airport. For passengers traveling with a kid, there is a baby room where they can get meet almost any needs.
Transportation to Alicante City Center from Airport
Alicante Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport
There are many alternatives for travelling to the city center from Alicante Airport. You can rent a car at the airport or get on a taxi. Benefitting from the airport shuttle service of your hotel is another option. Those who prefer using a means of public transportation can get on a bus.
Taxi
There are taxis waiting for their passengers daylong outside the baggage claim area. Travelling to the city center from Alicante Airport by taxi costs about 20 Euro.
Car Rental
Centauro, Hertz, Goldcar, Sixt, Record Go, Europcar and Avis car rental companies have their offices at Alicante Airport. You should drive southward on the road N332 to reach Alicante city center from the airport. This road is quite enjoyable since it offers a fantastic sea view during the travel. If you don’t want to use the car yourself or you don’t have an international driver's license, you can rent a car with a driver from AeroCity which you find on the first floor of the airport.
Bus
Yellow C-6 buses, which depart from the airport every 20 minutes, pass through all important points of the city including the central railway station. The buses operate from 06:00 am to 11:00 pm. One-way ticket price is 3.85 Euro and you can buy the ticket from the driver. Those travelling to Elche and Torrellano region can get on the bus route 1A and passengers going to Arenales del Sol region can get on the bus route 1B. Ticket price of these routes are 1.50 Euro. Passengers travelling to more distant regions can use the green Intercity bus routes.
Hotel Shuttle
There are many accommodation centers in Alicante and most of them offer shuttle service for their guests. You can benefit from this service by making a reservation in advance. You should keep in mind that hotels demand extra amount for this service.
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| Airline | Price | Standard inclusions |
|---|---|---|
 Brussels Airlines | EGP 13,640 | 1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Full Refund (up to 48 hours) |
 Eurowings | EGP 11,881 | — |
 Vueling Airlines | EGP 14,732 | — |
 Swiss | EGP 11,392 | 1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Full Refund (up to 48 hours) |
Last update: 13.08.2026
