Heraklion, also known as Iraklion, is the largest city and capital of Crete. It is also the fourth largest city in Greece. Heraklion is the capital of Heraklion Prefecture and is close to the ruins of the palace of Knossos. Though there is no archaeological evidence, Knossos may have had a port at the site of Heraklion as long ago as 2000 BC. The city is served with an international airport Heraklion International Airport, named after the writer Nikos Kazantzakis, a Greek writer and philosopher. It is the primary airport on the island of Crete, Greece, located about 5km from the main city of Heraklion. The airport is the second busiest airport after Athens International Airport. Online booking will help you find cheap flights to Heraklion and Heraklion flights at pocket soothing rates.
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