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Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER)
Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is an international airport serving Heraklion (Crete), Greece. Its IATA code is HER and its ICAO code is LGIR. It has 2 runways, the longest 2,714 m long.
- IATAHER
- ICAOLGIR
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- HER
- ICAO code
- LGIR
- City
- Heraklion
- Region / province
- Crete
- Country / territory
- Greece
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 35.3397° N, 25.1803° E
- Elevation
- 35 m (115 ft)
- Time zone
- Europe/Athens (UTC+03:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,714 m (8,904 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 2,714 m8,904 ft | Asphalt |
| 12/30 | 1,566 m5,138 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
8,364 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h 55 min
Hanoi (HAN)
7,843 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h 20 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
8,546 km
Direct flight: ≈ 11 h 10 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Air / ground A/G | 563.700 MHz |
| Approach APP | 123.975 MHz |
| ATIS | 127.550 MHz |
| DIR | 118.025 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.700 MHz |
| TRSA | 123.975 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 120.850 MHz |
Air freight to and from Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Heraklion through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Greece
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chania International Airport | CHQ | 96 km |
| Santorini International Airport | JTR | 121 km |
| Kos International Airport "Ippokratis" | KGS | 236 km |
| Rhodes International Airport "Diagoras" | RHO | 287 km |
| Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport | ATH | 309 km |
| Mytilene International Airport | MJT | 432 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport?
The IATA code of Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is HER and its ICAO code is LGIR. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport located?
Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is in Heraklion, Crete, Greece, at coordinates 35.3397° N, 25.1803° E and an elevation of 35 m (115 ft).
How far is Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 8,546 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 7,843 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 8,364 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 11 h 10 min.
How long is the runway at Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport?
The longest runway at Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is 2,714 m (8,904 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.