Ираклион (город). Travel digest

The Civil Aviation Authority announced that the primary runway of Heraklion International Airport (Crete) will be unavailable from Monday, 19 January 2026 until Monday, 26 January 2026 for refurbishment and safety‑related works.

During this period the airport will continue to operate using the secondary runway, but with restrictions: only aircraft with a maximum of 72 seats will

The new Heraklion International Airport, situated in the Kastelli area of Crete, is approaching its final stage of construction. When it opens, the facility is expected to dramatically reshape Crete’s air‑traffic landscape and to rank among the most modern airports in the Mediterranean region.

TERNA’s chief executive Christos Panagiotopoulos and vice‑president Vangelis Masouras