Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The airport is just off the E75 motorway. Bus 1 connects it with the city centre every 10
minutes between 6.15am and 10.45pm (€1.10). Handy in-town stops are Bus Station A
and Plateia Eleftherias. A taxi into town costs around €10. Handy in-town stops are Bus
Station A and the stop on the east side of Plateia Eleftherias.
CAR & MOTORCYCLE
Iraklio's streets are narrow and chaotic, so it's best to drop your vehicle in a car park (per
day €4 to €7) and explore on foot.
All the international car- and scooter-hire companies have branches at the airport.
2810
222408;
www.motorclub.gr
; Plateia 18 Anglon; per day car from €40, scooters from €28)
.
TAXI
Central taxi ranks are at Bus Station A, on Plateia Eleftherias and on Plateia Kornarou.
Or order one by
phone
(
2810 210102)
.
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Around Iraklio
Knossos Κνωσσός
Crete's must-see historical attraction is the Minoan
Palace of Knossos
( 2810 231940;
adult/concession €6/3; 8am-8pm Jun-Sep, 8am-5pm Oct-May)
, the capital of Minoan Crete
and only 5km south of Iraklio. To beat the crowds and avoid the heat, get there before
9am or after 3pm. Guided tours (in English, €10) last about 90 minutes and leave from
the kiosk past the ticket booth. Budget at least two hours for your visit.
