Flights to Chania

Airport Chania (Crete) CHQ

Chania International Airport is an important airport in Greece and the second most important airport in Crete, which after Cyprus is the second largest island in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. Presently about 25% of Cretan destinations are handled at Chania Airport which is in the Bay of Souda. Regular scheduled flights are operated to Thessaloniki or the capital Athens, from here further connections are available.

The airport which is more significant for tourism is Heraklion Airport, about 70 miles further east. From Sitia Airport in the far east of the island only domestic Greek destinations are operated by Olympic Airways. The airport is administered by the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority, which is also responsible for monitoring Greek aerospace.

• URL: Official website
• Parking: Yes; paid short and long-term parking
• Nearby cities: Heraklion (92 km)
• Directions by car: From Chania take the main road to the Akrotiri peninsula and then follow the signs to the airport.

Location

The airport is 10 miles east of Chania city centre, on the northern peninsular Akrotiri. Passengers arriving by car please take the main road 90/E75 towards Chania and shortly before reaching town head north onto the Akrotiri peninsular on the main road towards Chordaki, the airport is then signposted.

By bus take the airport bus operated by Olympic Airways from Chania or enquire in the holiday resort regarding other bus services. The local scheduled bus operated by K.T.E.L. also provides services from many towns towards Chania.