Heraklion Airport parking rates
| Stay | Indicative price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Drop-off at the kerb | Free | First few minutes only; signs say 5 minutes |
| First hour | about €2.50 | Car parks opposite the terminal |
| One day | about €10–12 | Long-stay rate |
| One week | about €60–80 | Ask about multi-day discounts at the booth |
Rates gathered from published sources, October 2026; no official tariff is published online. The price at the machine prevails.
Where to park at Heraklion Airport
Follow the “P / Parking Area” signs as you approach the terminal: the car parks are on the other side of the access road, a short walk from the doors. Take a ticket on entry and pay at the machines or the exit booth (card or cash). In July and August the closest rows fill up by midday; allow 10 extra minutes to find a space.
Park for 20–30 minutes rather than circling the kerb: traffic police issue fines at the drop-off lane, and arrivals from non-Schengen flights can take 40 minutes to come out.
Is parking or a transfer cheaper?
For a weekend, parking wins. For a week or more, compare: from Heraklion city a taxi each way costs about €40–50 in total, less than a week of parking, and a return transfer from Hersonissos is in the same range as seven days in the car park.
Heraklion Airport parking costs by trip length
| Trip | Parking (about €10–12/day) | Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Weekend (2–3 days) | €20–36 | Parking usually wins |
| One week | €60–84 | Taxi both ways from the city: about €40–50 |
| Two weeks | €120–168 | Return transfer from most resorts costs less |
Estimates from the daily rate above, October 2026; multi-day discounts may apply at the booth.
Tips for parking at the airport
- Take a photo of your row number: the car parks look alike after a week away.
- Keep the entry ticket with you, not in the car: you need it at the pay machine.
- In July and August, arrive 10 minutes earlier than planned to find a space.
- Collecting someone? Check the live arrivals board first and park instead of circling the kerb.