Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Georgioupolis takes approximately 1 hour 25 minutes by private transfer (from €105) or around 2 hours 15 minutes by KTEL intercity bus (€9.80). The total distance is roughly 112 km via the E75/BOAK motorway. This guide covers all three transport options - bus, taxi, and private transfer - with current prices and booking steps.
Most travellers flying into Crete land at Heraklion Airport (HER), officially Nikos Kazantzakis Airport - the island's main hub - and then continue by road to resorts including Georgioupolis. Georgioupolis itself is a small coastal town nestled in a green valley dotted with rivers and springs, set 38 km east of Chania and 21 km west of Rethymno on the renowned seaside coast of western Crete.
Price accuracy note: Prices and schedules shown are indicative as of July 2026. KTEL bus fares and private transfer rates are subject to seasonal adjustment. Confirm the current fare with your operator before travel.
The fastest option is a private transfer (1h 25m, from €105); the cheapest is the KTEL intercity bus (2h 15m, €9.80); a taxi costs around €105 and takes a similar time to a private transfer. The table below sets out the transfer price comparison at a glance.
| Transport | Journey Time | Price | Direct? | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Transfer | ~1h 25m | from €105 | Yes | Comfort, families, luggage |
| Taxi | ~1h 25m | ~€105 | Yes | Flexibility, last-minute |
| KTEL Bus | ~2h 15m | €9.80 | No (change at Heraklion city) | Budget travellers |
The KTEL intercity bus from Heraklion to Georgioupolis costs €9.80, departs from Heraklion intercity bus station (KTEL Chandakos Street), and takes approximately 2 hours 15 minutes - there is no direct bus from the airport. You first travel from Heraklion Airport into the city centre, then board a long-distance bus heading toward Rethymno and Chania.
KTEL Heraklion intercity buses run from Heraklion city centre to Georgioupolis 4–8 times per day, with a journey time of approximately 2 hours 15 minutes. The route is served by KTEL Heraklion intercity buses departing from Heraklion KTEL bus station (Chandakos Street, city centre). Buses toward Rethymno and Chania stop at Georgioupolis - check the current timetable before you travel. Typical departures run from approximately 06:00 to 21:00, with 4–8 services per day depending on the season. Tickets (€9.80) are purchased on board or at the station counter.
Current KTEL intercity timetables for the Heraklion–Rethymno–Chania route (which stops at Georgioupolis) are published at ktelherlas.gr (KTEL Heraklion official website).
Intermediate stops on the way to Georgioupolis:
The intercity route is relatively long because it passes several towns and stops along the northern coast:
The KTEL city bus (lines 1 or 15) runs from Heraklion Airport to the intercity bus station in approximately 15–20 minutes; tickets cost €1.50–€2 and are purchased on board. There are two bus stops at Heraklion Airport and several visible taxi ranks. The stop opposite the departure area serves buses heading to the city centre, while buses travelling east and west wait outside the arrivals area. Once at the intercity bus station, transfer to the long-distance KTEL bus toward Rethymno and Chania to reach Georgioupolis.
Best Crete Transfer offers a fixed-price private transfer from Heraklion Airport to Georgioupolis at €105 one way, with a driver meeting you in Arrivals with a name board and door-to-door delivery to your hotel. A door-to-door transfer removes every connection, ticket queue, and waiting time between the airport and your accommodation.
Best Crete Transfer offers fixed-price private transfers from Heraklion Airport to Georgioupolis starting at €105 one way. Your driver provides a meet and greet in the Arrivals Hall with a name board - no waiting at the taxi rank. Your private transfer includes luggage loading, door-to-door delivery to your Georgioupolis accommodation, and 24/7 customer support on the day of travel.
Vehicle options:
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure, with luggage included in the fixed price.
Best Crete Transfer is fully licensed and regulated by the Greek National Tourism Organisation (GNTO), registration number 1039E60000310701. All vehicles are comprehensively insured and maintained to EU road safety standards.
Pre-booking your transfer locks in your price and guarantees a driver - especially important in peak summer season (July–August), when airport transfers fill up quickly. To book:
On arrival, your Best Crete Transfer driver waits in the Arrivals Hall with a name board and drives you directly to your hotel in Georgioupolis - no intermediate stops, no waiting.
A taxi from Heraklion Airport to Georgioupolis costs approximately €105 and takes around 1 hour 25 minutes; book in advance with Best Crete Transfer on +30 6948 720000 to avoid queuing at the airport taxi rank. Book your taxi transfer directly with Best Crete Transfer - call +30 6948 720000 or reserve online to guarantee a driver meets you at Arrivals.
A pre-booked private taxi hire gives you a fixed price and a confirmed driver, rather than waiting in line at the rank. Your Best Crete Transfer driver waits in the Arrivals Hall with a name board and drives you directly to your hotel in Georgioupolis - no intermediate stops, no waiting.
Best Crete Transfer provides door-to-door private transfers across Crete for every group size and occasion:
See our full fleet of vehicles or book your Crete airport transfer online.
Below are the most common questions travellers ask about getting from Heraklion Airport to Georgioupolis.
A private transfer or taxi takes approximately 1 hour 25 minutes over the roughly 112 km route via the E75/BOAK motorway. The KTEL intercity bus takes about 2 hours 15 minutes because you first travel into Heraklion city centre and change to a long-distance bus.
The KTEL intercity bus is the cheapest option at €9.80, plus €1.50–€2 for the city bus from the airport to the intercity station. It is the slowest option at around 2 hours 15 minutes and is not direct.
No. There is no direct bus from Heraklion Airport to Georgioupolis. You travel from the airport to the Heraklion intercity bus station (KTEL Chandakos Street), then board a long-distance bus toward Rethymno and Chania that stops at Georgioupolis.
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Fares on this route are fixed per vehicle rather than per person, and confirmed before you travel. You can check the current price for every vehicle size on the Heraklion Airport to Georgioupolis transfers page.
