Search Flights from Aalborg to Heraklion

Aalborg, located in Denmark's Nordjylland region, is also the capital of this region. Those who wish to travel from this small town on the banks of the Limfjord Strait can use the Aalborg Airport, which is located near the city center.

The airport is located in the northern part of the city and is 6 km from the city center. Passengers traveling to the airport from the city center can evaluate buses and trains among public transport. Taking a taxi and renting a car are also among the other options for going to the airport from the city. If you do not have a lot of suitcases or if you are not far from the city center, it is possible to walk to the airport within an hour or so.

Bus

You can reach the airport by using the bus number 2a, 70, 71 or 200 which departs from the city center or stops at the city center. You can buy your ticket from the driver in the bus.

A ticket offers free access to the first zone, which includes the city center, and the second zone, which encompasses around the city, for an hour from the start of your trip. Buses continue to serve after midnight. If your plane departs at a late hour, you can take the bus number 22 to the airport.

Train

Another alternative to get to the airport is to take the train. However, the nearest train station is 2 km from the airport. Walking is the easiest option to get to the airport from the station.

Taxi

It is possible to travel to the airport by taking a taxi from the taxi stops located in the city. However, it is worth remembering that the taxi fares in Aalborg are quite high.

Car Rental

You can also benefit from a car rental option for a more comfortable transport experience to the airport. There are many car rental companies located in the city. You can rent your car from the offices of these or book online. If you set up your rental car from a contracted company which you can access from the airport's website, you can reach more affordable options.

Airport Information

Spending time at Aalborg Airport is very enjoyable thanks to the facilities in the terminal. There is hairdresser, children's playground, massage room, conference room, shops where you can buy products such as, perfume, cosmetics and accessories, and a variety of cafes and restaurants. Aalborg Airport also offers free parking and free Wi-Fi in the terminal.

Although Heraklion is the largest residential area in Crete, especially the old city district is proper for walking. You can explore the whole city with a comfortable shoe, but you should always consider the weather. On the other hand, it is possible to explore the city by participating in the tours of many tourism agencies. Public transportation in the city is provided by buses. You can get to the whole city by buses, which will take you from the main bus stops A, B, and C.

Of course, there are many ferry and boat services in Heraklion, the biggest port city of Crete island. From there you can travel to many ports such as Santorini, Ios, Mykonos or Rhodes. Daily ferry service to Piraeus Port is also organized. It is possible to reach Athens from this port. You can rent a car in the city. Motorcycles and scooters, as well as cars, are quite common. It provides not only an ideal way of transportation to visit the city in warm weather but also an easy access to the other settlements of Crete Island such as Ayios Nikolaos and Chania. You can reach these cities by following the E75 highway. Traffic in the city can be really busy from time to time. Usually, there is an irregular traffic flow and road works are done. You can see the taxi almost everywhere in the city. However, it is not allowed to stop a taxi on the road, you need to use the taxi stops. You can see the taxi stops in front of the port, the bus station, and the airport. It is possible to use it not only for short trips but also as a private tour vehicle as well.

Taxis do not have a standard price policy, so if you can agree on the fare you can travel the whole city by having breaks at the important places of the city. All signs in Crete Island are written in English, using Latin alphabet as well as Greek alphabet, so you will not have trouble during transportation. The most used transportation vehicle from Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport to the city center is taxi. Buses are available for those who prefer to use public transportation. If you rent a car at the airport, you can easily reach the surrounding cities, not just the city center.

Bus

You can use the buses to the city center from bus stops at the airport terminal exit. The services are quite frequent, buses depart every 5 minutes. The services are rare only on Sundays. Buses start to pick up passengers early in the morning and continue its services until late in the evening.

Taxi

You can easily see the taxi stop when you leave the airport arrival terminal. Getting to the city center by taxi is easy and fast. If you wish, you can reserve a taxi for you by contacting the airport taxi station in advance.

Rent a car

Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport has 9 different vehicle rental companies that you can rent cars or motorbikes. You can make your vehicle rental operations online before your flight. You must remember that you must have international competence in order to be able to drive in Crete. The airport is located right on the E75 highway.