Search Flights from Brest to Heraklion

Situated on the banks of the Atlantic Ocean, Brest is a small city in the northwest of France. Brest Airport in the city welcomes the passengers who are going to travel to this city which has managed to maintain its unique historical texture.

There is a short distance from the city center to the airport; therefore, transportation to the airport is very fast and easy. If you are planning to travel by public transportation, you can take advantage of tramway and airport shuttle service options. The passengers who want to travel by public transportation can buy the tickets that are limitless for one hour and valid at all means of public transportation. Those who are planning to travel frequently during the day can benefit from the daily tickets that offer unlimited transportation service throughout the day. You can also take the advantage of taking a taxi or renting a car for a faster and more comfortable transportation.

Tramway

You can get to the Porte de Poluzané station, where airport shuttles depart, by taking the tram line A among the tramways passing through the city center. Tramway plays a major role in urban transportation. So, it will be very easy for you to find a tramway.

Airport Shuttle Service

After arriving at the Porte de Poluzané station, you can reach the airport by bus-shuttle services arranged by the Bibus Company which provides public transportation services. Your journey will take about ten to fifteen minutes. The shuttles for transportation to the airport can depart twelve to twenty-four times a day, depending on the circumstances and provide transportation service at regular intervals.

Taxi

You can take a taxi from the taxi stands in the city and you can reach the airport in a more practical way.

Rent a car

You can rent a car from the offices of the car rental companies in the city. If you want, you can also benefit from the online pre-booking option to rent your car in advance before your flight.  

Airport Information

Brest Airport, which has been in service with its new terminal for about ten years, has a high capacity of air traffic and passengers. There are many options for spending time at the airport. Inside the terminal, there is a restaurant, a bar-brasserie, a fast-food restaurant, a duty-free shop, where you can buy high-quality products at affordable prices, and 2 shopping stores.

Although Heraklion is the largest residential area in Crete, especially the old city district is proper for walking. You can explore the whole city with a comfortable shoe, but you should always consider the weather. On the other hand, it is possible to explore the city by participating in the tours of many tourism agencies. Public transportation in the city is provided by buses. You can get to the whole city by buses, which will take you from the main bus stops A, B, and C.

Of course, there are many ferry and boat services in Heraklion, the biggest port city of Crete island. From there you can travel to many ports such as Santorini, Ios, Mykonos or Rhodes. Daily ferry service to Piraeus Port is also organized. It is possible to reach Athens from this port. You can rent a car in the city. Motorcycles and scooters, as well as cars, are quite common. It provides not only an ideal way of transportation to visit the city in warm weather but also an easy access to the other settlements of Crete Island such as Ayios Nikolaos and Chania. You can reach these cities by following the E75 highway. Traffic in the city can be really busy from time to time. Usually, there is an irregular traffic flow and road works are done. You can see the taxi almost everywhere in the city. However, it is not allowed to stop a taxi on the road, you need to use the taxi stops. You can see the taxi stops in front of the port, the bus station, and the airport. It is possible to use it not only for short trips but also as a private tour vehicle as well.

Taxis do not have a standard price policy, so if you can agree on the fare you can travel the whole city by having breaks at the important places of the city. All signs in Crete Island are written in English, using Latin alphabet as well as Greek alphabet, so you will not have trouble during transportation. The most used transportation vehicle from Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport to the city center is taxi. Buses are available for those who prefer to use public transportation. If you rent a car at the airport, you can easily reach the surrounding cities, not just the city center.

Bus

You can use the buses to the city center from bus stops at the airport terminal exit. The services are quite frequent, buses depart every 5 minutes. The services are rare only on Sundays. Buses start to pick up passengers early in the morning and continue its services until late in the evening.

Taxi

You can easily see the taxi stop when you leave the airport arrival terminal. Getting to the city center by taxi is easy and fast. If you wish, you can reserve a taxi for you by contacting the airport taxi station in advance.

Rent a car

Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport has 9 different vehicle rental companies that you can rent cars or motorbikes. You can make your vehicle rental operations online before your flight. You must remember that you must have international competence in order to be able to drive in Crete. The airport is located right on the E75 highway.