Karteros Beach
The closest proper beach to Heraklion, with beach bars, sports courts and planes flying low overhead.
Sandy beaches · Heraklion




A seamless journey awaits as you transition from Heraklion Airport to the picturesque town of Rethymno. Enjoy the comfort of a private, air-conditioned vehicle while a professional local driver navigates the scenic roads of Crete. Whether you're traveling solo or with family, this transfer ensures a stress-free arrival. With personalized meet-and-greet service and luggage assistance, you can relax and soak in the charm of your surroundings. The journey takes about two hours, allowing you a glimpse of the island's stunning landscapes along the way.
- Private transportation tailored for up to 4 passengers
- Flight monitoring for timely pickups, even with delays
- Complimentary baby and booster seats available upon request
- Luggage allowance based on selected vehicle size
The closest proper beach to Heraklion, with beach bars, sports courts and planes flying low overhead.
Sandy beaches · Heraklion
A one kilometre stretch of soft sand right next to the airport, calmer than you would expect.
Sandy beaches · Heraklion
Ancient cave of the goddess of childbirth.
Caves · Heraklion
Cretan painters and sculptors near the port.
Museums · Heraklion
One of Europe’s great museums, home to the world’s finest collection of Minoan art.
Museums · Heraklion
A Venetian gate on Eleftherias Square.
Old towns & landmarks · Heraklion
The Venetian sea fortress guarding Heraklion harbour.
Forts & castles · Heraklion
Ancient Greek inventions you can see working.
Museums · Heraklion
Heraklion's church of the island's patron saint.
Churches & monasteries · Heraklion
An elegant Venetian building, now the town hall.
Old towns & landmarks · Heraklion
Heraklion's Venetian basilica.
Old towns & landmarks · Heraklion
After booking, please provide your flight number, arrival time, passenger count, luggage count, and exact destination address in Crete.
On the day of travel, your driver monitors your flight and waits inside the Heraklion Airport arrivals hall holding a sign with the lead traveler’s name. For Heraklion Port pickups, your driver waits outside the ferry or cruise arrival area with the same name sign.
Your transfer is private for your group only. There are no shared shuttle stops. The driver takes you directly to your hotel, villa, resort, port, or destination in Crete in a clean, air-conditioned Mercedes taxi, minivan, or minibus, depending on your group size.
Travel time depends on your destination, traffic, and season. Short Heraklion-area transfers can take around 20 minutes, while long-distance transfers to areas such as Rethymno, Elounda, Agios Nikolaos, Chania, Ierapetra, Plakias, or Sitia may take longer.
For Heraklion Airport pickups, your driver will meet you inside the arrivals hall holding a sign with the lead traveler’s name.
Please provide your flight number, arrival time, passenger count, luggage count, and your exact hotel, villa, resort, port, or destination address in Crete. We monitor flight arrivals and adjust the pickup time if your flight is delayed.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.