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Food & shopping at HER

Heraklion Airport restaurants and shops

Short answer: there is no McDonald’s and no Burger King at Heraklion Airport. You get Goody’s burgers, Forno Luca pizza and panini, cafés selling spinach and cheese pies, and Hellenic Duty Free on both sides of passport control.

  • The Greek burger chain, airsideGoody’s
  • Duty-free space after the 2018 refit2,054 m²
  • McDonald’s or Burger KingNo
  • Eat in town if you canAirport prices
Where to eat

Food at Heraklion Airport

  • Goody’s Burger House

    Greece’s home-grown burger chain: burgers, club sandwiches, salads and fries. The closest thing to fast food here.

    • Airside
    • Fast

  • Forno Luca

    Italian-style pizza, panini and coffee. Handy for a quick bite before boarding.

    • Airside
    • Pizza & panini

  • Cafés and kiosks

    Freddo espresso, bougatsa, spinach and cheese pies, sandwiches and a last Greek beer.

    • Both sides
    • Snacks
Shopping

Duty free and shops

  • Hellenic Duty Free

    Refurbished in 2018: spirits, tobacco, perfume and cosmetics, plus Cretan olive oil, raki and honey.

  • Press and books

    Newspapers, magazines, books and travel accessories.

  • Gifts

    Greek souvenirs and food gifts. Same products are cheaper in Heraklion’s market streets.

Eating before or after security at Heraklion Airport?

After. Landside there is little beyond a café and kiosks, and the arrivals hall is tiny. Airside, the Schengen side (A gates) has the widest choice; the non-Schengen side (B gates) is smaller and gets crowded on summer evenings, so buy food and water as soon as you are through. Gate areas are explained on the departures page, and a quieter seat is in the lounges; plan your timing with how early to arrive.

Is there a McDonald’s at the airport?

No. Neither McDonald’s nor Burger King has an outlet in the terminal (October 2026). The nearest McDonald’s branches are in Heraklion city. Goody’s is the burger option at the airport.

What to buy at the airport duty free

Cretan extra-virgin olive oil, thyme honey, raki (tsikoudia) and Greek skincare brands are the classics. Prices for local food products are higher than in town; for cosmetics, Greek pharmacies in the city often run better offers than the airport. If you fly to the UK or another non-EU country, the duty-free allowances apply; within the EU, it is duty-paid shopping.

Liquids

Olive oil and raki bought in town go in checked luggage. Bought after security, they come in a sealed bag you can carry on.

Sources and official links

HER food and shops: questions

Is there a McDonald’s at Heraklion Airport?

No, there is no McDonald’s in the terminal. The burger option is Goody’s Burger House after security.

Is there a Burger King at Heraklion Airport?

No. Goody’s and Forno Luca are the main quick-food brands at Heraklion Airport.

What food is there at Heraklion Airport?

Burgers and sandwiches at Goody’s, pizza and panini at Forno Luca, and cafés with Greek pies, pastries and coffee on both sides.

Where to eat at Heraklion Airport?

After security, ideally on the Schengen (A) side where the choice is widest. The non-Schengen (B) side is smaller.

Is there duty free at Heraklion Airport?

Yes, Hellenic Duty Free shops after security on both the Schengen and non-Schengen sides.

Eat in town, arrive on time

A transfer timed to your flight lets you have a real Cretan lunch before you leave.

Book a transfer