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.