Travel safely with Welcome Pickups
Net Safety Score
We’ve introduced a metric indicating how safe travellers feel when using our services during the COVID-19 pandemic. After every ride, we ask each traveller to leave a review.
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20 minute gap between transfers
Following each ride, our drivers have at least 20 minutes to thoroughly clean the surfaces of the car and ventilate the cabin.
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Regular Car Sanitisation
Our drivers thoroughly sanitise and disinfect cars according to Welcome Safety Protocol
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Contactless ride
When you book, you can request to have zero contact with the driver during the transfer with just one click. In this case, the driver won’t help you with your luggage or shake hands.
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Sanitiser in every car
We provide hand sanitisers and hand wipes for all our travellers. Our drivers have their own sanitiser, which they use before and after every ride
5 Star Heraklion airport taxi service
At Welcome, we want to make your entire experience in Crete unforgettable. That’s why we offer fully personalised Heraklion airport transfers to suit you. Forget about waiting in line at the ticket counters or haggling a price with local drivers. Instead, take a fast and reliable Welcome Heraklion airport taxi.
The minute you arrive at Heraklion International Airport (HER), your friendly driver will be waiting for you outside of the arrivals terminal, holding a big sign with your name on it. If your flight schedule changes or your flight is delayed, our drivers are automatically updated with the new arrival time, so we can guarantee that your driver will be waiting for you when you land. After a warm greeting, your driver will assist you with your luggage and guide you to your pre-selected vehicle.
As you enjoy your Crete airport transfer, your driver will give you a few tips on the city, and recommend places you might want to visit during your stay. With Welcome Pickups taking care of all your in-destination travel needs, all you need to do is sit back, relax and enjoy the ride.
You can still book a ride with Welcome Pickups within the city of Heraklion, or you can hail a local Crete taxi from the street, walk to a taxi rank or call a radio taxi company.
Hand picked & english speaking drivers
Same price as a regular Taxi from the line
Drivers are always on time
24/7 Email & Phone support
How much does a taxi cost?
(05:00 - 24:00)
(00:00 - 05:00)
Welcome Crete airport taxi fleet
At Welcome, we offer a variety of Crete airport taxi services, along with a modern fleet of sedans and minivans, which can accommodate any group size. The common choice for a group of 4 people or fewer is one of our stylish sedans. On the other hand, for parties of up to eight people, one of our spacious minivans is the ideal option.
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Directions for your transfer from Heraklion airport
Heraklion International Airport (HER) is the largest and busiest airport on the island of Crete. Every year, the island hosts millions of people from across Europe and beyond, making Heraklion airport a hub for international travel. The shortest route from Heraklion airport to the city centre is 3 km, so in a Heraklion airport taxi, this journey should take around 10 minutes. To begin your journey, your driver will head north-west along Leoforos Ikarou, which will lead you into the city centre. From there, your driver will use the local roads to reach your hotel.
Why choose a Heraklion airport taxi?
Hiring a taxi for your transfer from Heraklion airport is the most convenient and safe option when it comes to travelling to your hotel in the city centre. Heraklion airport taxis are available 24/7 and are known for their punctual and reliable services. Picking a Welcome Pickups Heraklion airport transfer rather than a local taxi service means you can secure a set-rate fee, English-speaking drivers and 24/7 customer support.
Heraklion airport taxi prices
The local taxis at Heraklion airport charge a set-rate fee of €16 for the journey into the city centre of Heraklion. However, additional fees may be applied for things like excess luggage, travelling during major holidays, number of passengers and vehicle type. If you’d prefer to pre-book your taxi with no hidden extras, reserve your Heraklion airport transfer with Welcome Pickups.
The benefits of booking a Welcome Airport Taxi
What makes Welcome Pickups superior to other companies, is the broad range of in-destination travel packages that we provide. We offer completely tailored experiences and a wide range of travel benefits from the moment you land in Crete. For example, you can take advantage of our skip the line tickets for popular attractions such as the Knossos Palace and Samaria Gorge national park. Your tickets will be handed to you by your driver on the day of your pickup, so you don’t have to waste a single moment standing in line. We also have private sightseeing experiences available throughout Crete with our amazing Sightseeing Tours. At Welcome, we hand-pick our exclusive 5-star providers based on real customer reviews, so we can guarantee a perfect experience every time.
