Crete's Tourism Play: New Airport and Transport Upgrades by 2028

Friday, 29 May 2026/Source: Google News/1 min read

Crete is undergoing significant transport infrastructure investment that is strengthening its position as one of the Mediterranean's top tourist destinations. Ongoing and planned upgrades include road network expansions, port improvements, and the development of the new Kastelli International Airport near Heraklion, expected to open around 2028 with a capacity of up to 18 million passengers per year. These projects aim to ease congestion, reduce travel times between the island's major regions, and improve connectivity for international arrivals. For visitors, the improvements mean better access to destinations across the island, including eastern Crete, which will benefit from the BOAK east-west highway corridor. Travelers planning trips in the coming years can expect progressively smoother road conditions and expanded flight options as these infrastructure projects reach completion.