Heraklion Airport Transfers (HER) | Private Taxis - Pay On Arrival
Book a private Heraklion Airport transfer to your hotel, villa or holiday resort anywhere in Crete. We provide private taxis, minibuses and coaches from Heraklion International Airport (HER), with direct door-to-door transfers to popular destinations including Hersonissos, Malia, Elounda, Agios Nikolaos and Rethymno.
Secure your transfer with just a £10 booking fee, then pay the remaining balance directly to your driver in euros on arrival. There are no shared shuttles and your vehicle is reserved exclusively for you and your group.
A Tast Of Our Fleet
Private Taxi
- Up to 4 passengers
- Up to 4 suitcases
Private Minivan
- Up to 8 passengers
- Up to 8 suitcases
Twin Vehicles
- Up to 16 passengers
- Up to 16 suitcases
Where do we meet the driver at Heraklion Airport?
Exact Meeting Point & How to Find Your Driver
Your driver will be waiting at Kiosk Desk 29 with a name board showing your name.
After Collecting Your Luggage
1. Exit the Arrivals Terminal
After collecting your luggage, follow the signs for the Arrivals Exit and leave the terminal through the main arrivals doors.
2. Look for the Kiosk Desks
Once outside, look across the pedestrian walkway for the row of small service kiosks.
3. Go to Kiosk Desk 29
Walk towards Kiosk Desk 29, located beside the main pedestrian crossing and near the gate leading towards the Municipal Car Park and rental car areas.
4. Look for Your Name Board
Your driver will be waiting at Desk 29 with a name board displaying your name. Simply approach the driver and they will show you to your private transfer vehicle.
Important
Please do not leave the airport or get into another taxi. Your driver will be waiting for you at Kiosk Desk 29 with your name board.
Your Local Heraklion Transfer Team
Your Heraklion Airport transfer is coordinated locally by Andreas, our Heraklion ground operations manager, who has more than 20 years of local transport experience.
Andreas coordinates airport pickups and monitors flight information so your driver can be scheduled for your arrival at Heraklion Airport.
Our business is operated by Paul Higgins, owner of Cheap-Taxis.com, who has more than 20 years of experience in the travel industry. Read more about Paul in our about us page.
How Our Heraklion Airport Transfers Work
1. Check Your Transfer Price
Enter your destination, travel dates and passenger numbers to see the available transfer options.
2. Secure Your Booking With £10
Pay a small £10 booking fee to secure your private transfer.
3. Receive Your Confirmation
Your booking confirmation will show your transfer details and the remaining fare payable to your driver in euros.
4. Meet Your Driver at Heraklion Airport
After collecting your luggage, make your way into the arrivals area where your driver will be waiting with a name board.
5. Travel Directly to Your Accommodation
Your private taxi, minibus or coach takes you directly from Heraklion Airport to your hotel, villa or resort.
6. Pay Your Driver on Arrival
Pay the remaining transfer fare directly to your driver in euros when you arrive.
Private Heraklion Airport Transfers for Any Group Size
Whether you're travelling as a couple, family or larger holiday group, we can arrange a private vehicle to suit your requirements. All transfers are private to your party — we do not offer shared shuttle services.
- Private Taxis: Ideal for couples, families and smaller groups.
- Private Minibuses: Mercedes minivans seating up to 7 passengers, with plenty of space for passengers and holiday luggage.
- Larger Vehicles: Minibuses and coaches available for larger groups, tour parties and weddings.
Free Child & Booster Seats
Travelling with children? Child and booster seats are provided free of charge when requested during booking. ISOFIX fittings are available where appropriate.
Airport taxi transfers, all in one place
One search box, 14 destinations, live prices. Type where you're going and the fare appears alongside the transfer time and vehicle type. The whole booking flow takes about three minutes, so nice and easy.
Real drivers, real vehicles, real prices
Every driver on our roster at Heraklion Airport carries their transport licence and public liability. Vehicles are inspected on the rota. Prices published on this site are the prices the driver collects — full stop.
The airport in context
Heraklion Airport is the main gateway for most European carriers. Traffic patterns vary by season — the school-holiday window is the busiest — but a pre-booked transfer removes airport variability from the equation altogether.
Tips for a smoother pickup
Save your driver's number offline before you fly. Passing through arrivals at Heraklion Airport, keep an eye out for the name board on the far side of the sliding doors rather than checking your phone. Drivers position themselves for maximum visibility, not for the Wi-Fi signal.
Book with confidence
Free changes and cancellations up to 48 hours before pickup. Local support on the ground at Heraklion Airport. Fixed price, one dedicated vehicle, real driver.