Heraklion Airport (HER)
Official monthly passenger statistics, January 2024 to February 2026
Monthly traffic by year
Heraklion airport traffic is strongly seasonal: August is the busiest month on average, while February is the quietest.
Last 13 months in detail
| Month | Passengers | Year-on-year |
|---|---|---|
| February 2026 | 149 435 | +18.9% |
| January 2026 | 138 983 | +1.8% |
| December 2025 | 181 392 | +17.4% |
| November 2025 | 246 159 | +9.3% |
| October 2025 | 1 172 709 | +9.9% |
| September 2025 | 1 473 944 | +4.1% |
| August 2025 | 1 791 948 | +6.8% |
| July 2025 | 1 695 522 | +4.6% |
| June 2025 | 1 398 346 | +5.9% |
| May 2025 | 1 055 918 | +2.0% |
| April 2025 | 595 715 | +22.0% |
| March 2025 | 159 316 | +0.6% |
| February 2025 | 125 635 | +30.5% |
Kastelli: the next Heraklion airport
A new international airport is under construction at Kastelli, about 30 km south-east of Heraklion. It is scheduled to open in 2028 with a planned capacity of up to 18 million passengers a year and will replace the current Nikos Kazantzakis airport.
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Frequently asked questions
How many passengers does Heraklion Airport handle per year?
Heraklion Airport handled 10 033 151 passengers in 2025, according to official Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) statistics.
What is the busiest month at Heraklion Airport?
August is the busiest month, with 1 735 137 passengers on average. The quietest is February (123 779).
Is Heraklion Airport open in winter?
Yes. Heraklion Airport operates year-round, but winter traffic is a fraction of summer levels: February averages 123 779 passengers.
Methodology and source
Figures are taken from the monthly airport traffic reports (“ΚΙΝΗΣΗ ΑΕΡΟΛΙΜΕΝΩΝ”) published by the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA, ypa.gr), covering January 2024 to February 2026. Passenger totals include arrivals, departures and transit. HCAA publishes data with roughly two months of delay; this page updates automatically as new months are released.