Future-ready service
We are preparing our Kasteli Airport car rental service before the new airport opens, so the information and booking flow can be ready when travellers need it.
☀ Kasteli Airport car rental · Coming soon
Kasteli Airport car rental, coming soon.
The new Heraklion International Airport at Kasteli is not open yet. Comfy is getting ready so future arrivals can collect a car and start exploring Crete with less fuss.
The next gateway to Crete
Get ready for arrivals at Kasteli.
Kasteli Airport, also known as the new Heraklion International Airport, is being developed as the future replacement for the existing Heraklion Nikos Kazantzakis Airport. The new airport is expected to begin operations in 2028.
Comfy is preparing for that change now. This page will become our main hub for Kasteli Airport car rental information, collection details, available vehicle categories and useful driving advice as the opening gets closer.
For now, travellers can continue to book Comfy cars from active locations across Crete, including Heraklion Airport and Chania Airport. When Kasteli becomes operational, we will update the booking system and this page with the exact collection procedure.
Why choose Comfy
Getting ready for car rental at Kasteli Airport.
Useful service, practical cars and clear communication, prepared before the new airport starts welcoming travellers.
Clear pricing
See the rental details before confirming, with straightforward information and no tiny-print treasure hunt.
Local support
Speak with a Crete-based team that knows the island, the roads and the places visitors usually want to reach.
Flexible fleet
Choose from economy, automatic, family and SUV categories depending on your passengers, luggage and travel plans.
Ready for the change
How Kasteli Airport collection will work
For now, plan ahead. When the airport opens, the booking and collection process will be updated here.
Plan your arrival
Use this page to follow updates about the new airport, expected opening and future Comfy collection information.
Book when Kasteli goes live
Once Kasteli Airport becomes an active Comfy location, you will be able to choose it directly in the booking form and check live availability.
Collect and start exploring
Follow the confirmed meeting instructions, collect your vehicle and continue toward Heraklion, Hersonissos, Malia, Lasithi or anywhere else your Crete trip takes you.
Road-trip ideas
Where can you go from Kasteli Airport?
Kasteli sits inland in central Crete, creating a useful starting point for trips toward Heraklion, the north coast and eastern Crete.
Heraklion city
Drive toward the island capital for the old harbour, museums, restaurants and city centre, then continue your road trip from there.
Hersonissos and Malia
Head toward the popular north-coast resorts while keeping the freedom to stop at villages, beaches and attractions along the way.
Agios Nikolaos and Elounda
Continue east toward Lasithi for seaside towns, resorts, beaches and day trips around one of Crete’s most popular regions.
Lasithi and southern Crete
Use your rental car to explore inland villages, the Lasithi Plateau and routes toward the quieter south coast at your own pace.
Local driving advice
Planning ahead for the new airport
Kasteli will change how many visitors arrive in central Crete. A little preparation now will make the switch much easier when the airport opens.
- Check this page again before travelling, as airport opening and collection information may be updated.
- Do not select Kasteli as a current arrival point until it appears as an active option in the Comfy booking form.
- When booking becomes available, enter your correct flight number and arrival time so collection instructions can match your flight.
- Choose your car based on both passengers and luggage. Four adults and four large suitcases can turn a small hatchback into a puzzle game.
- Save the Comfy contact number before travelling so help is easy to reach when you arrive.
Frequently asked questions
Kasteli Airport car rental FAQ
What is open, what is coming and what travellers need to know before the new airport begins operations.
Is Kasteli Airport open now?
No. The new Heraklion International Airport at Kasteli is still under development and is not currently operating commercial passenger flights.
When is Kasteli Airport expected to open?
Current public plans expect the new airport to begin operations in 2028. Large infrastructure schedules can change, so Comfy will update this page as confirmed information becomes available.
Will Comfy offer car rental at Kasteli Airport?
Yes. Comfy is preparing to provide car rental service for travellers arriving at the new Heraklion International Airport once the airport is operational and the collection arrangements are confirmed.
Can I book a Kasteli Airport rental car now?
Not yet. Kasteli Airport is not currently an active Comfy booking location. You can still search and book cars from our existing locations in Crete, including Heraklion Airport.
Will Kasteli Airport replace Heraklion Airport?
The new airport is being developed as the replacement for the existing Heraklion Nikos Kazantzakis Airport. The transition will take place when the new airport becomes operational.
Where is the new Heraklion Airport?
The new airport is being built in the Kasteli area of central Crete, inland from Heraklion and connected to the island’s wider road network.
Which destinations are convenient from Kasteli Airport?
Kasteli will be a practical arrival point for Heraklion, Hersonissos, Malia, Agios Nikolaos, Elounda, the Lasithi region and many inland destinations.
What will I need to collect a rental car at Kasteli Airport?
The exact collection procedure will be published closer to opening. Your confirmed booking will provide the meeting point, required documents and any arrival instructions that apply.
Other Comfy locations
Start your trip somewhere else?
Choose the collection page that best matches your arrival or accommodation.
Travelling to Crete before Kasteli opens?
Search our current locations and book your car today. Kasteli Airport will be added when service becomes available.