Sitia Airport

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Sitia Airport: Your Arrival Point in Lasithi & East Crete

26° 11’ 43” E 35° 42’ 0” N

Sitia Airport “Vitsentzos Kornaros” (IATA: JSH) is located on Bonta Hill, just 1 km north-northwest of Sitia town centre, making it one of the most conveniently positioned airports in eastern Crete. The airport is named after Vitsentzos Kornaros, the renowned Cretan poet born in Sitia in 1553.

The airport began operations in 1984 and serves small and medium-sized aircraft, offering vital air connections for the Lasithi region and eastern Crete. Its compact facilities include one passenger terminal and two aircraft parking aprons, ensuring smooth and efficient handling of domestic flights, especially during the summer season.

Thanks to its strategic location, Sitia Airport plays a key role in supporting tourism development and improving accessibility to nearby beaches, archaeological sites, and traditional villages.

Services & Facilities

Passengers will find a snack bar and car and motorbike rental offices within the airport, making onward travel easy upon arrival.

Getting There

Access to Sitia Airport is via National Road 90, which runs along Crete’s northern coastline. There is no public bus service to the airport, so visitors must rely on private cars or taxis. The outdoor parking area accommodates around 100 vehicles, as well as buses.

Amenities & Facilities

• Cafe - Bar   
• Car Rental Office 

HERTZ AUTO HELLAS: Phone no: +30 28430 - 29305,  Fax: +30 28430 - 29304

• Parking:

Nine (9) Tourist Bus Pariking Positions

One Hundred (100) Free Car Parking Positions for passengers and visitors in the Airport Parking Lot.

Transportation

By Taxi: Phone no: +30 28430 - 22700.