Travel

Flight

NYC

Book NYC → Heraklion (HER) with one connection (most routings via Athens ATH, sometimes via European hubs: London, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Rome). Example: JFK/EWR → ATH → HER. Total flight time typically 11–15 hours including connection From Heraklion Airport (HER) to Plaka (Elounda area) By car: Rental car at HER. Drive ~60–75 km, 1 hour via the National Road (E75) and A90. Most flexible. By taxi/private transfer: ~€90–€130 one-way (price varies by season). Door-to-door and fastest/most comfortable. By bus: From Heraklion central bus station (not airport) take KTEL to Agios Nikolaos (1–1.5 hours). From Agios Nikolaos local bus or taxi to Plaka (15–20 min). You’ll need to get from the airport to Heraklion bus station by local bus or taxi (~15–20 min).