Travel tips
Road directions from Heraklion to Makrigialos
From the sea or airport...
- Follow the signs to Agios Nikolaos.
- At the first traffic lights at Agios Nikolaos turn right and follow the signs to Ierapetra.
- Just past the village of Pachia Ammos turn again right to Ierapetra. Do not go straight on to Sitia!
- On the first traffic lights in Ierapetra turn left following the sign to Sitia.
- 30km past Ierapetra you arrive at Makrigialos.
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Charter flights
From April until the end of October there are a number of charter
airlines flying from most major cities in Europe direct to Heraklion,
Crete.
Scheduled flights
All major scheduled airlines fly to Athens with easy connections to Heraklion by Aegean Airlines or Olympic Air. Sitia airport is serviced by Olympic Air.
We will upon receipt of flight details arrange transfers to and from both airports. We are 120 km from Heraklion/HER airport (approximately 2 hour drive) or 55 km from Sitia/JSH airport (approximately 45 minutes drive).
The 'Useful information' page has further details on how to book one of our properties.
Norwegian
Low-cost airline 'Norwegian' offers a schedueled service to Heraklion [HER]. Please see their website www.norwegian.no for further details.
EasyJet scheduled flights
EasyJet offers regular scheduled flights from Gatwick and Manchester to Heraklion. Please see their website EasyJet for further details.
Airport transfers
Makrigialos is approximately 2 hours by car from Heraklion. Please let us know if you would like us to arrange your transfers to and from the airport.
Passports
Please make sure that all members of your party have passports valid for the duration of your stay before travelling to Greece.
Car Hire
We also arrange car rental for those wishing to rent a car during their stay with us. Your car will be waiting for you at the airport and inside you will find a handy map with clear directions on how to get from the airport to Makrigialos. If you would like us to organize car hire for you please check the box on the online booking form and we will send you full details.
Makrigialos Touristiki AE
Makrigialos GR 72055, Crete, Greece
Tel: +30 28430 29183
Fax: +30 28430 29184
