Chania Airport

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General information

Chania Airport is located in the west of the Greek island and is therefore seen as the gateway to the western part of Crete. Chania is also written as Xaviá, this is the Greek name of the beautiful city. The airport is especially popular with travellers from the United Kingdom and Scandinavia.

Where is Chania Airport situated?

The airport is situated northeast of the city and accessible by road 94 (EO Aerodromiou Soudas).

How many terminals does Chania Airport have?

There is one terminal at Chania Airport, Arrivals is on the right and Departures on the left.

Transportation options and travel costs to/from the centre of Chania

Fastest - Taxi
30 EUR / 25 min

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Cheapest - Public transport
2.50 EUR per person / 30 min

Bus

Door to Door - Taxi
30 EUR / 25 min

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Flexibility - Car rental
from € 5 per day

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A good alternative for flying to or from Chania Airport are the following airports, sorted by distance from the airport. You can also take a look at the complete list of airports in Greece.

Airport
Distance
Heraklion Airport 96km
Santorini Airport 154km

Which airlines fly from and to Chania Airport?

The main airlines at the airport are:
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    Ryanair
  • Scandinavian Airlines brand logo
    Scandinavian Airlines
  • Norwegian brand logo
    Norwegian
  • Condor brand logo
    Condor
  • Aegean Airlines brand logo
    Aegean Airlines
Here you can find the complete list of airlines at Chania Airport.

Activities

Activity

From Chania: Wine and Olive Oil Tasting Tour with Snacks

Discover family-owned wineries and an olive oil factory on a day tour from Chania. Relax among fragrant olive trees and taste award-winning local wines, olive oil, and tasty snacks.
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Activity

Chania: Stand-Up Paddleboard Small Group Tour

Explore west Crete on a stand-up paddleboard trip around the crystal-clear, turquoise waters of Chania. Swim, challenge your balance on the board, get playful, and discover picture-perfect spots.
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Activity

Knossos Palace Skip-the-Line Ticket & Private Guided Tour

Enjoy fast entry and a guided tour inside the majestic Minoan Palace. Meet your licensed guide at the Knossos Palace entrance, skip the ticket lines, and explore the remains of the Minoan civilization
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