There are many archeological sites in and around the immediate area such as Knossos, Phaestos, Mallia and Heraklio. Crete Island Heraklion (HER) Airport: Approximate driving time is 60 minutes and distance is 31.1 miles or 50 kilometers.
Driving directions from Crete Airport:
From the airport, drive west towards Rethymnon. This road will lead you to Bali, about 30 kilometers before Rethymnon.