Is it your first time visiting Ligaria, and you wonder how you will get to Ligaria from Heraklion Airport? The route to the Greek town is very easy, but before that, you need to know how far it is from the airport and your options. The beautiful bay of Ligaria is only 25 kilometres from the northwest of Heraklion. There are plenty of transport options, such as rental cars, buses, taxis, and more. Let us jump in and discuss these means of transport in depth while also discussing how much it will cost you to get to Ligaria from Heraklion airport.
Ligaria town is right next to Agia Pelagia. You have four options to get to Ligaria from Heraklion. But the best one would be to book a Crete Taxi and relax in the back seat while the driver takes you to Ligaria. You will not have to wait in long queues or get annoyed by someone sleeping over your shoulder.
The ride will only take 23 minutes, and the route is filled with beautiful mountains and exotic beaches. The driver will go through Heraklion city, so you can even stop in the city and explore it before you embark on your journey to Ligaria.
A bus is not the most comfortable option after getting off a flight, but it is more economic. So, to get to Ligaria from the bus or shuttle service, you must buy a ticket from the bus stop right outside the airport. Catch the blue bus, also known as the KTEL bus service. The bus departs after every 10 minutes from the bus stop. So you do not have to rush to the bus stop to catch one on time. The blue bus will take you from Heraklion airport terminal to Heraklion KTEL terminal in 20 minutes. In comparison, the green bus connects Heraklion to other cities.
One thing to remember is that the bus schedule is from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm. But, if your flight lands any time after 09:15 pm, you will not be able to catch the bus from the KTEL terminal, and you might end up waiting till 6:00 am.
Your trip will be from Heraklion airport to the KTEL terminal, which will be 20 minutes. You will have to switch from the blue bus to the green bus, which will take you to Ligaria in 17 minutes. Another thing is that you have to carry your luggage to the central road ring to board the bus, as there are fewer bus stations in the city center. To be sure of the bus schedule, you can always check it on the KTEL bus service website.
The ticket will be around €2.8 to €3.7.
Taxis are the most basic means of transport. You can easily hire one Heraklion airport Taxi and be on your way to Ligaria. Taxi will also take the same time as a town car, and you will reach Ligaria within 17 minutes. A taxi is similar to a town car, but a few things differentiate these means of transport. A taxi can only fit up to four people, including the driver, whereas a town car is bigger. You can also pre-book a taxi, so you do not have to look for one.
A taxi’s fare will be somewhere between €35 to €100, depending on the ride.
Renting a car is always a good option if you like to drive yourself, but it can get expensive depending on the provider and the car. Driving yourself will also take around 17 to 20 minutes to get to Ligaria from Heraklion Airport, in case you do not get lost. You will find many car rental shops near the airport. You can also pre-book the car and get it delivered to the airport.
The cost of renting a car starts from €25 and goes up to €92 per day depending on the car category you choose. Remember that this price does not include fuel; you must fuel it up for your trip to Ligaria. The approximate fuel cost will be around €6.5.
With that, we have discussed every possible way for you to get to Ligaria from Heraklion airport. We hope this information proves helpful and makes your trip easier and more convenient.
If you do not have a car, you can always take the bus from Heraklion to Ligaria.
Of course, you can. All you have to do is add your requirement in the instructions section, and a car will be sent with a child seat, so your baby is safe.
You can cancel your pre-booked taxi 24 hours before. We understand that emergencies can happen, so we offer 100% free cancellation within 24 hours before the booking time.
ALSO READ
› How to get from Heraklion Airport to Agia Pelagia?
