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Heraklion Travel Guide
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Quick facts
Greece
Country
€
Currency
HER
Main airport
April
Mildest month on file
Weather in Heraklion
Real data from the last 3 years.
Jan
17°/10°
Feb
16°/9°
Mar
20°/11°
Apr
21°/12°
May
26°/16°
Jul
33°/24°
Oct
25°/17°
Top things to do in Heraklion
Kourtaliotiko Gorge Waterfalls & Preveli/Kalypso Beach | Private
★ 5.0(56 reviews)· 9 hrs
From €93
Knossos & Lasithi Plateau: Zeus Cave, Villages, Olive Oil Tour
★ 5.0(391 reviews)· 8 hrs
From €110
Heraklion: Dia Catamaran Cruise Mediterranean Meal & Water Fun
★ 4.9(191 reviews)· 5 hrs
From €125
Boat Trip in Crete with Guided Snorkeling and Free Pick up!
★ 4.7(279 reviews)· 4 hrs
From €90
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Airports serving Heraklion
- Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER)main
- Sitia Airport (JSH)85 km
- Chania International Airport (CHQ)96 km
Flights to Heraklion
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FAQs — Heraklion Travel Guide
A weekend covers the highlights; 4-5 days gives more breathing room. See our weekend guide for a shorter trip or things-to-do guide for the full range of options.