Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is about 30 km from Malia on Crete’s north coast. You can drive, or take an intercity bus from Heraklion to Malia; check how the airport connects to the bus route before you set off.
- Malia is approximately 30 km from Heraklion Airport.
- The intercity bus route connects Heraklion and Malia.
- The bus journey from Heraklion to Malia takes 1 hour and 5 minutes.
- Ibiscus Hotel Malia is about 25 minutes by car from the airport.
Where is Heraklion Airport in relation to Malia?
Malia lies on Crete’s north coast, approximately 30 km from Heraklion Airport and Heraklion city, according to the Municipality of Hersonissos. That makes the airport a practical arrival point for Malia, although the route from the airport and the bus journey from Heraklion are separate parts of the trip.
The hotel is about 25 minutes by car from the airport. If you’re heading to a room at this Malia hotel, plan your onward transport around your arrival time and the connection you choose.
How do you get from Heraklion Airport to Malia by car or taxi?
Driving is a direct way to travel from the airport toward Malia, but the supplied journey time is for the airport-to-hotel drive, not a general airport-to-town estimate. From Ibiscus Hotel Malia, Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is about 25 minutes by car.
A taxi is another option to investigate for a direct journey. Confirm the fare and pickup arrangements before relying on it: current taxi fares and airport taxi-rank arrangements aren’t established here. For a rental car, check the airport pickup details and operating arrangements with the rental company before you travel.
How does the public bus connection to Malia work?
KTEL Heraklion–Lasithi operates an intercity bus route between Heraklion and Malia, and the bus journey from Heraklion to Malia takes 1 hour and 5 minutes. The Municipality of Heraklion describes intercity buses as green buses connecting Heraklion with the counties of Crete. The guide to walking, buses and taxis in Malia covers local transport once you reach town.
The route information establishes a Heraklion–Malia service, but not whether it departs directly from the airport or requires a change in Heraklion. Check the official site before you go: the operator is KTEL Heraklion–Lasithi. Confirm departure points, connections and service availability for your travel day before choosing this option.
What should you check before choosing a transfer?
Before settling on a transfer, confirm the details that determine whether it works for your arrival: where the bus leaves from, whether you need to change in Heraklion, and whether service runs on your travel day. Bus service patterns can vary, so confirm availability for your travel date.
If you’re weighing a taxi against a rental car, verify the current fare or pickup arrangements directly with the relevant provider. For the bus, use the operator’s timetable and connection information rather than assuming that an intercity route from Heraklion also stops at the airport.
How do you get from Malia centre to the hotel?
The hotel is about 7 minutes on foot from Malia city centre, or about 2 minutes by car. Once you reach the centre, that gives you a short final leg; you can choose to walk or arrange a car transfer for this part of the journey.
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FAQs
Is there a direct bus from Heraklion Airport to Malia?
The route information confirms an intercity bus between Heraklion and Malia, but does not establish whether it runs directly from the airport. Check the operator’s current route and connection details before travelling.
How long is the bus journey from Heraklion to Malia?
The intercity bus journey from Heraklion to Malia takes 1 hour and 5 minutes. This is the bus journey from Heraklion, not a total airport-to-Malia travel time.
How far is Malia from Heraklion Airport?
Malia is approximately 30 km from Heraklion Airport, according to the Municipality of Hersonissos.