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Heraklion International Airport (HER) Transfers Private Cars, Shuttles & Taxis to Hersonissos, Malia & Elounda
Arrive happy with Heraklion airport transfers & rides
If you’re holidaying in Crete soon and still need to arrange your Heraklion Airport transfers, hoppa has transport to your accommodation covered.
Our transfer providers offer an easy, no-fuss service, plus they take care of your trip back to the airport at the end of your holiday, too. So, with your transfers taken care of, all you’ll need to do is relax and enjoy your trip to this stunning Greek island.
Shared shuttle from £10pp · Private car from **£35 **· Free cancellation within the standard window. Prices are indicative. Check hoppa.com for live prices.

Everything you need to know before you book in Heraklion
Pick a topic to see the most common questions travellers ask at Heraklion Airport — fixed prices, vehicles, delays, deals, trust, and managing your booking.
What does it cost to my resort?
What's the price from the airport to my resort?
Prices vary by route, vehicle, season, and time of day. Enter your dates and party size above to see your fixed quoted price for the exact journey.
What's included in my fixed price?
Your quoted price covers vehicle hire, fuel, the driver's service fee (tips), tolls, parking, taxes, and any entry, congestion or airport-access fees on the route. There's nothing extra to pay the driver on arrival.
What's NOT included — what could cost extra?
Charged separately and disclosed before they apply: overtime fees if your trip runs longer than reserved, excess-mileage fees if you exceed your booked distance, night-time service fees on some routes (22:00–08:00), holiday or event surcharges in some regions, additional child seats beyond the first one (which is free), and extra stops you add during the ride.
Will the quoted price change between booking and travel?
No. Once your booking is confirmed, your price is locked — it's what you pay regardless of demand, season or currency changes between today and your travel date. Booking early is the surest way to secure today's rate.
Will I pay anything to the driver on arrival?
No. Your fare is paid in full at booking and covers everything the driver's owed — tips, tolls, fuel, taxes, parking. Bookings are pre-paid via credit card, debit card, or PayPal on the hoppa platform. The only reasons your final charge could differ from the quote are changes you make on the day (extra stops, route changes) or fees for damage or smoking, which are disclosed in our terms.
Are there night-time or holiday surcharges?
Some services include a night-time fee for travel between 22:00 and 08:00, and prices may adjust on local holidays. Both are always reflected in the quote you see before paying — there's nothing additional charged at the trip itself.
Can I tip the driver?
Tipping is entirely at your discretion. The driver's service fee is already included in your fare, so a tip is appreciated but never expected.
Do prices change for larger group sizes?
Rates are set per vehicle category, not per person. Moving up to a larger vehicle to fit a bigger party or extra baggage is reflected in the fixed quote you see at booking.
I think I was overcharged
Disputes must be raised within 14 days of the charge date by emailing customer service with your card statement and a brief explanation. After 14 days, charges are considered final.
Which vehicle fits my group?
How many people and how much luggage fit in each vehicle?
Vehicle categories include Sedan, Business Sedan, Minivan, Business Minivan, Minibus and Bus. Each has a strict insured maximum for passengers and luggage that drivers must adhere to. Default luggage allowance is one 24-inch suitcase per passenger — bags larger than 24″ count as two pieces. Choose a category that fits both your party and your bags.
Will I get the exact car shown in the picture?
Vehicle images are for illustration only. You're booking a category, not a specific model — and we may upgrade you to a higher category at no extra charge if your selected one isn't available.
Shared shuttle vs private transfer — what's the difference?
Private transfers take you directly from your pickup point to your accommodation, with no shared passengers and no extra stops. Shared shuttles are budget-friendly and pick up multiple passengers on a planned route, so the journey may take longer but the per-person price is lower.
Can I add a child seat for my baby or toddler?
Yes. We offer infant carriers, baby seats and boosters depending on your supplier and route. Add the seat type you need during booking so it can be confirmed in advance.
How much does a child seat cost?
The first child seat in your booking is included free. Any additional seats may carry a fee from the supplier — the exact amount is shown in your booking quote before you pay, so there are no surprises.
I forgot to request a child seat — can I add it after booking?
Yes. Contact customer service as soon as possible to add it to your booking. Late requests are honoured subject to availability, so the sooner you ask, the better. Important: no refund or replacement applies if a driver arrives without a seat that wasn't requested in time.
Is my child seat guaranteed once I've added it to my booking?
If you've added the seat at the time of booking, it's confirmed with your transport supplier. Seats requested after the booking is placed are subject to availability. If a seat ends up unavailable on arrival because it wasn't requested in time, no refund applies.
Can I bring a pet or service animal?
Yes, at no extra charge. Notify us at booking so the right vehicle is allocated. Important: animals count toward the vehicle's passenger capacity — so a 5-seat vehicle with two pets has three human seats.
Do you have wheelchair-accessible options?
Yes. Note any accessibility need (wheelchair, mobility scooter, special assistance) in the booking comments. We work with specialised partners and make reasonable efforts to accommodate.
What if my flight is delayed?
Will my driver wait if my flight is late?
Yes. Your driver waits up to 60 minutes free after your scheduled arrival for airport pickups. For international flights, there's also a 30-minute buffer added on top — so your driver's free waiting period starts after that buffer ends.
What if my flight is delayed by more than 2 hours?
Contact customer service to reschedule. If we can't pick you up at the new time, the order is cancelled without charge.
What if my flight is cancelled entirely?
Your transfer is cancelled free of charge. Contact customer service immediately so we can update the booking.
What if my flight is diverted to a different airport?
Contact us immediately. We'll do our best to reschedule your pickup — though we can't guarantee a free transfer if the new airport is in a different region or significantly further from your destination.
Where will I meet my driver?
24 hours before pickup we send a final SMS or WhatsApp with the exact meeting point and your driver's contact details. Meet & greet at the arrival gate is available on request, subject to airport policy — if not possible at the gate, we'll assign an alternative meeting point.
What if I'm stuck inside the airport (luggage, immigration)?
Use the emergency number on your e-ticket to call the driver or local supplier and let them know you're still in the terminal. The driver will wait through their free period and, if reached in time, can sometimes extend.
What counts as a no-show?
Not appearing within the free waiting period and being unreachable for additional time. No-shows are charged in full and non-refundable.
Best price & current deals
Where can I find a discount code?
Active offers are applied automatically when you search — there's nothing to enter manually. To see what's currently running, check our discount codes page or our homepage banner.
Should I book early?
Yes. We recommend booking at least 24 hours in advance for the best vehicle selection. Bookings within 24 hours are subject to availability and may carry an expedited service fee. Booking early also locks in today's price.
Is there a low-deposit option?
On selected services and destinations, yes — pay a deposit now and the balance before your travel date. If the balance isn't paid in time the booking auto-cancels and the deposit is forfeited. Note: low-deposit bookings can't be paid with hoppa Credits.
What is Refund Protect?
An optional add-on at checkout from our partner Refund Protect. If you (or anyone in your party) can't attend for a covered reason, you receive 100% of your booking back. Refund Protect's decision is final — see their full terms when adding the option.
Can I use hoppa Credits from a previous booking?
Yes. hoppa Credits apply automatically to your next booking when you log in with the same email. They expire 12 months after issue, can't be transferred between accounts, and can't be combined with low-deposit bookings.
Can I cancel and get a refund?
Yes, depending on timing and vehicle size. Up to 7 seats: free cancellation more than 24 hours before pickup; 100% charge within 24 hours. 8–14 seats: free outside 48 hours. 16+ seats: free outside 14 days, 50% within 14–7 days, 100% within 7 days. Approved refunds process within 14 days to your original payment method.
Why hoppa? Trust & comparison
Who is hoppa exactly?
hoppa is a global mobility platform for airport transfers, airport taxis, ride-hailing, private holiday transfers and shuttles — empowering 40 million+ customers with seamless, door-to-door ground transportation across 182+ countries and 2,600+ airports and resorts.
In one place, you can instantly compare and book with real-time access to the best fares and optimal routes for every journey and every budget. Our network of 70,000+ vetted local fleet providers delivers reliable, fixed-price travel for every need.
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Why pre-book instead of grabbing a taxi at arrivals?
Fixed price quoted upfront (no meter, no surprise tolls), driver waits up to 60 minutes free if your flight's late, meet & greet on request, child seats and accessibility bookable in advance, 24/7 multilingual support, and a clear cancellation policy if plans change.
Aren't I just paying a middleman fee?
Your payment covers both our booking service and the supplier's fare — we pay the supplier on your behalf. That's what gives you a fixed all-in price, dispute resolution, and a single point of contact if anything goes wrong on the trip.
Are the drivers vetted and licensed?
We only work with established local transport partners who meet our service and safety standards, and who operate under their own local licensing and insurance requirements. Each supplier is contracted directly by hoppa.
Is my booking and payment secure?
Yes. Payments are processed through industry-standard encryption and secure payment gateways. Your booking details and personal information are protected throughout the transaction.
Can I read verified reviews?
Yes — thousands of travellers share their journey feedback on our website and on Trustpilot, so you can see real experiences from past passengers before you book.
What if something goes wrong on the day?
24/7 phone support is available in English, Spanish and Chinese; chat support runs in all languages. Emergency contact numbers are on your e-ticket so you can reach support or the local supplier directly.
How do I complain after the trip?
For pre-booked transfers and shared shuttles, raise complaints within 30 days of the trip. For ride-hailing, within 3 days. Email customer service with your booking reference.
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Where's my e-ticket and pickup time?
A confirmation email goes out immediately after booking, a reminder 7 days before, and final pickup details by SMS or WhatsApp 24 hours before. Everything is also visible in My Bookings when you log in.
Can I get a VAT invoice for expenses?
Yes — contact customer service within 30 days of your trip to issue an invoice.
I left something in the car
Contact customer service as soon as possible. We'll make reasonable efforts to recover and return your item, but we can't guarantee retrieval and don't accept liability for items left behind.
Smoking, damage and cleaning fees
Smoking or vaping in any vehicle triggers a mandatory cleaning fee and the driver may end the trip; the fare becomes non-refundable. Trash, spills or other damage in the vehicle can incur a cleaning fee.
What are hoppa Credits?
Credit issued on refunds or as a goodwill gesture. They apply automatically to your next booking when you log in with the same email, expire 12 months after issue, can't be transferred, and can't be combined with low-deposit bookings.
How do I cancel my booking? Can I get a refund?
Cancel from your account or by contacting support. Refund depends on timing and vehicle size: up to 7 seats — free outside 24 hours, 100% charge within 24 hours. 8–14 seats — free outside 48 hours. 16+ seats — free outside 14 days, 50% within 14–7 days, 100% within 7 days.
Can I change my booking details?
Yes, but only for: passenger names, contact numbers, number of passengers, and luggage count (within the booked vehicle's capacity). One free modification is allowed if your booking is eligible. For other changes — including route, vehicle category or pickup point — you'll need to cancel and rebook at the current price.
How long do refunds take to process?
Approved refunds are processed within 14 days to your original payment method.
Is it cheaper to pre-book a Heraklion transfer or take a taxi at the airport?
Pre-booking is usually the safer value. A pre-booked hoppa transfer is a fixed all-in price you agree before you fly, with a named driver already tracking your flight. Airport rank taxis at Heraklion are metered and the queue outside arrivals gets long on summer afternoons, and the fare climbs with traffic on the coastal road and the late-night surcharge (22:00–08:00). With hoppa the price is locked the moment you book, so a delayed landing never changes what you pay.
How much is a taxi from Heraklion Airport to Hersonissos?
Hersonissos sits about 25 minutes east of Heraklion Airport along the coastal national road. A pre-booked private car is an indicative £40 for the whole car, fixed and all-in with no meter. A metered rank taxi rises with the late-night surcharge after 22:00 and with peak summer traffic. Prices are indicative.
Can hoppa take me to Heraklion ferry port?
Yes. Heraklion port is the departure point for overnight ferries to Athens (Piraeus) and island-hopping boats to Santorini and the Cyclades, and it is only about 10 minutes from the airport. Book a private car to the port and your driver meets you at arrivals with your name on the board, so you make your sailing without hunting for a cab.
Which is the cheapest way to get from Heraklion Airport to my resort?
The shared shuttle is the lowest-price option, from an indicative £7 per person, and it stops at drop-off points along your route. A private car costs more but takes only your group, with no waiting and a direct run to your accommodation. For the busiest resorts we run dedicated routes to Hersonissos, Malia and Elounda, so you can price your exact journey before you book. Either way the price is fixed before you travel and cancellation is free within the standard window. Prices are indicative.
Heraklion Airport transfers at a glance
Book cheap Heraklion Airport transfers with a fixed, all-in price and free cancellation. hoppa connects you to vetted local Crete operators for private cars, shared shuttles and taxis to Hersonissos, Malia, Elounda and beyond.
Here is what you need to know before you book your Heraklion transfer:
- Fixed price, paid up front — no meter, no surprise tolls, nothing to pay the driver on arrival.
- Free waiting time — your driver waits up to 60 minutes free after you land, plus a 30-minute buffer on international flights.
- Popular routes — Hersonissos and Stalis around 25 minutes, Malia around 35, Elounda around 60, Agios Nikolaos around 60–75, Rethymno around 90.
- Free cancellation — cancel a car or vehicle up to 7 seats more than 24 hours before travel for a full refund.
- Every group size — from a budget shared shuttle from an indicative £7 per person to private cars, minibuses and coaches. Prices are indicative.
How long is the transfer from Heraklion Airport to the Crete resorts?
Drive times from Heraklion Airport depend on how far east or west your resort sits. The eastern beach resorts are the quickest; Elounda, Agios Nikolaos and Rethymno are the longer legs that first-time visitors often under-estimate. Here is an at-a-glance guide to the most-booked routes:
| Destination | Distance | Transfer time | Recommended vehicle | Range prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heraklion airport to Gouves | 20 km | ~25 min | Private car or shared shuttle | Shared from £8pp Private from £28 |
| Heraklion airport to Anissaras | 22 km | ~25 min | Private car or shared shuttle | Shared from £8pp Private from £28 |
| Heraklion airport to Hersonissos | 25 km | ~25 min | Private car or shared shuttle | Shared from £8pp Private from £30 |
| Heraklion airport to Stalis | 27 km | ~25 min | Private car or shared shuttle | Shared from £9pp Private from £30 |
| Heraklion airport to Koutouloufari | 28 km | ~30 min | Private car (hillside village) | Shared from £10pp Private from £32 |
| Heraklion airport to Malia | 35 km | ~35 min | Private car or minibus (stag/hen) | Shared from £11pp Private from £38 |
| Heraklion airport to Elounda | 65 km | ~60 min | Private car (luxury resort area) | Private from £58 |
| Heraklion airport to Agios Nikolaos | 70 km | ~70 min | Private car or minibus (families) | Private from £62 |
| Heraklion airport to Rethymno | 80 km | ~90 min | Private car or minibus (long west run) | Private from £85 |