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Heraklion Airport (HER) has a left luggage counter inside the terminal, but it fills up fast during peak season and charges €6 to €11 per bag depending on size. If you want to explore Crete without dragging your suitcase around, here are all your luggage storage options at and near Heraklion Airport - with prices, hours, and practical tips for 2026.
LUGGit: luggage pickup and delivery in Heraklion
LUGGit works differently from lockers or storage shops. Instead of going to a fixed location, a LUGGit Keeper (Driver) comes to you - at the airport, your hotel, or anywhere in Heraklion. They pick up your bags, store them securely, and deliver them back when and where you need them.
This is especially useful if you land at Heraklion Airport with a late checkout, have hours before a ferry to Santorini from Heraklion port, or want to explore the old town and Knossos on your last day without carrying luggage.
- Price - from €2/bag
- How it works - book online, a Keeper (Driver) meets you at your location
- Insurance - €1,200 per bag included
- Hours - flexible, based on your schedule
- Delivery - bags returned to any location in Heraklion (airport, hotel, port)
Use code BLOG10 for 10% off your booking
Official airport luggage storage (Care4Bag / Left Luggage)
Heraklion Airport has a staffed left luggage counter inside the terminal. Look for the "Left Luggage" or "Care4Bag" signs. This is the most convenient option if you just need to drop bags for a few hours before your flight, but prices add up quickly for longer storage.
Duration
Small item
Cabin bag
Checked bag
Up to 6 hours
€4.00
€6.00
€8.00
Up to 12 hours
€5.00
€7.00
€9.00
Up to 24 hours
€7.00
€9.00
€11.00
2 days
€12.00
€16.00
€20.00
Extra day (after 10)
+€3.00/day
+€4.00/day
+€5.00/day
Size categories: Small items are up to 40x30x20 cm (like a daypack). Cabin bags are up to 56x40x25 cm. Everything bigger counts as checked luggage. Special items like surfboards or bicycle cases are priced by agreement.
Luggage storage in Heraklion city center
If you are already in the city and do not need airport storage, several services operate near the old town and the Venetian harbor.
- Mind Your Luggage - 24/7 automated lockers, 2 spots in Heraklion city center. First fully automated service in Crete
- Bounce - 12 partner locations in Heraklion, from €1.95/day. €10,000 protection per bag. Book via app
- Stasher - partner hotels and shops, from €1.49/day. €12,000 guarantee. 24/7 availability at some locations
- Nannybag - 11 locations near the airport and city, from €2.50/day. €10,000 guarantee
- LuggageHero - from €1/hour (+ €1.60 service fee per bag) or €4.90/day. Multiple city center spots
Full comparison: luggage storage options in Heraklion
Service
Price
Locations
Insurance
Best for
LUGGit
From €2/bag
Comes to you
€1,200
Airport pickup, hotel-to-port transfers
Airport (Care4Bag)
€6 - €11/day
1 (terminal)
Not listed
Quick drop before flight
Bounce
From €1.95/day
12 locations
€10,000
Budget, many city spots
Stasher
From €1.49/day
Multiple
€12,000
Highest insurance
Mind Your Luggage
Varies
2 (city center)
Not listed
24/7 automated access
Nannybag
From €2.50/day
11 locations
€10,000
Near airport
Practical tips for luggage storage in Heraklion
- Book ahead in July and August - the airport counter fills up during peak season, and popular city storage spots run out of space
- Ferry connections - if you are catching a ferry from Heraklion port to Santorini, Mykonos, or other islands, LUGGit can deliver your bags directly to the port
- Late flights - ask your hotel if they can hold bags after checkout. Many Heraklion hotels offer this for free
- Knossos day trip - the Palace of Knossos is 6 km south of Heraklion. Local bus number 2 runs regularly from the city center to the palace. Store your bags before heading out
- Airport to city - Bus line 1 connects Heraklion Airport to the city center in about 15 minutes. Tickets cost €2.00. Taxis charge a flat €15 to the center
Getting from Heraklion Airport to the city center
Heraklion Airport (Nikos Kazantzakis, IATA: HER) is just 5 km east of the city center - one of the closest airport-to-city distances in Greece.
- Bus (line 1) - runs every 10 to 15 minutes from outside the terminal to Eleftherias Square in the city center. Journey takes about 15 to 20 minutes. Tickets cost €2.00 from the kiosk outside the terminal
- Taxi - flat fare of approximately €15 to the city center. Available 24/7 outside arrivals. Journey takes 10 to 15 minutes depending on traffic
- Car rental - all major agencies have desks at the airport. Useful if you plan to explore western Crete, Chania, or the south coast
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Frequently asked questions
Is there luggage storage at Heraklion Airport?
Yes. Heraklion Airport has a staffed left luggage counter (Care4Bag) inside the terminal. Prices start at €4 for a small item for up to 6 hours, and €6 to €11 for cabin and checked bags. The counter can fill up during July and August.
How much does luggage storage cost at Heraklion Airport?
At the airport counter, a cabin bag costs €6 for up to 6 hours, €7 for up to 12 hours, or €9 for a full day. Checked luggage costs €8, €9, or €11 for the same periods. City alternatives like Bounce start at €1.95/day, while LUGGit pickup service starts at €2/bag.
Can I store luggage in Heraklion city center?
Yes. Several services operate in the city center including Mind Your Luggage (24/7 automated lockers with 2 locations), Bounce (12 partner locations from €1.95/day), and Stasher (from €1.49/day). LUGGit offers pickup and delivery anywhere in Heraklion starting at €2/bag.
How do I get from Heraklion Airport to the city center?
Bus line 1 runs every 10 to 15 minutes from outside the terminal to Eleftherias Square. The journey takes about 15 to 20 minutes and costs €2.00 from the kiosk. Taxis charge a flat fare of approximately €15 and take 10 to 15 minutes.
Is there luggage storage near Heraklion port for ferry passengers?
The Heraklion ferry port is in the city center, about 1 km from the old town. You can use city center storage services like Bounce or Mind Your Luggage, or book LUGGit to pick up your bags and deliver them directly to the port when your ferry departs.
