Chania Airport Bus
IATA Code: CHQ
ICAO Code: LGSA
Number of passengers: ~ 2 million
Chania International Airport “Ioannis Daskalogiannis” (CHQ) is the second busiest international airport on the island of Crete, after Heraklion Airport. The airport is located near Souda Bay on the Akrotiri peninsula, about 14km from the town of Chania.
More than 2 million passengers pass through this airport on a yearly basis.
It’s named after Ionannis Daskalogiannis, a local hero from the 18th century.
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How to get from Chania Airport to Chania
Airport shuttle
Chania Airport is connected with Chania centre by regular shuttle bus line operated by KTEL bus company.
- Besides Chania, the bus also runs to other places on the island, such as Rethymnon, Kavros, Georgioupolis and Souda.
- A one-way ticket from the airport to Chania costs €2.50. Tickets can be bought online or onboard.
- The departure point for the airport shuttle is located between buildings for arrivals and departures.
Taxi service
Taxi stand for Chania Airport is located close to the airport entrance so you don’t have to worry about finding transport.
However, during the high season, you might wait a bit longer than expected. A regular taxi rate from the airport to Chania centre will cost approximately €25 (up to 4 people).
Private transfer
If you don’t want to worry whether you will have your private driver or not, then the best option for you would be to book a private transfer.
Turn your trip into a hassle-free experience and get to your accommodation on Crete in no time.
Rent-a-car
Should you need to rent a car while on Crete, you will find several car rental offices directly at Chania Airport. Companies such as Avance Trust, Avis Budget and Kydon have their offices in the arrivals area. To avoid the possible queues during peak season, we recommend booking a car online.
Airlines at Chania Airport
According to the latest available data, there are around 30 airlines that operate at this airport.
Most of the flights are seasonal and to or from European destinations, especially those in Scandinavia, including Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland.
We’ve assembled a list of some of them below.
- Ryanair
- easyJet
- Scandinavian Airlines
- LOT Polish Airlines
Amenities and services
The airport has a few amenities and services that you can use as you wait for your flight.
- Restaurants and Cafes
- Nursing Room
- First Aid
- Free WiFi
- Car Rental
- Car Park
- ATMs
Accommodation near Chania Airport
Are you looking for a place to stay near this airport? You can check the nearest accommodation options below:
Chania Airport FAQs
The last shuttle bus from the airport departs at 23:45. After that, you might want to consider getting a taxi.
There are no smoking areas inside the terminal. To smoke, you must enter Crete and smoke outside the terminal then go through security again.
There’s no storage space, but there are Baggage Carts and a special area for bulky luggage.
The official Car Park is located some 30 meters away from the terminal so you can park your car there. The first 20 minutes are free of charge.
Yes, unlimited access to WiFi is available here.
Are public transport impacted by Coronavirus, or they still work as normally?
Dear Vasilica-Norica,
airport shuttle is operating according to the regular schedule, the mask is obligatory if using the public transport.
Best regards,
Maja GBB Team
hello I need to get a shuttle bus to Kavros,Georgioupolis, 73007 my arrival is 22:55 what time is the last bus leaving?
Hi Radek,
There are buses connecting Chania airport and Georgioupolis (Airport – Rethimno). These are operated by KTEL and the last departure seems to be the one at around midnight.
For all additional information check out the official website of the KTEL bus carrier.
Best,
GBB Team
How far is it to the Morum city hotel if I take the bus shuttle service. What is the closest stop called so that I know when to get down? Can I then walk the rest of the distance to the hotel? Thank you
Dear Elaine,
your accommodation is about 200 meters from Chania main bus station, the final stop of the shuttle bus.
Best regards,
GBB Team
Hello,
Do I need to book the bus transfer from Chania Airport (Ryanair) to Chania Center online?
Dear Hanan,
it is not necessary to book the bus ticket online, you can also buy it from the bus driver.
But if you want to, you can also book it in advance on the official website of the KTEL bus carrier.
Best regards,
Maja, GBB Team
Kedves Maja … szerda reggel érkezünk Chania reptérre .. Agia Marina ba Theo hotel-be kell eljutnunk. Mit javasolna közl.eszköznek ? (bérelni autót később szeretnénk 2 napra . abban is adhat tippet) Shuttle vagy helyijárat buszra gondoltunk.. válaszát köszönöm Gy.Gyula
Dear Gyula,
the best way to get from the airport to Agia Marina is by bus operated by KTEL. First, you need to take a bus from the airport to Chania city, then change to a bus to Kasteli that makes a stop in Agia Marina.
Buses to Kasteli depart approximately once per hour.
Best regards,
Maja, GBB Team
Hi
I will take the bus from Chania airport to Chania .
My question is :
How far Chania bus station from Hyperion hotel ?
Thanks
Dear Diaa,
there is a bus station located a few minutes from your accommodation on El. Venizelou, but we don’t have the information about the exact bus stations of the airport shuttle, so we can’t confirm if the bus makes a stop there.
We suggest you either send an inquiry to the KTEL company or simply ask the driver before the ride, he will suggest the nearest station.
Best regards,
GBB Team
Hello,
The timetable I have found shows no afternoon busses on monday. Latest is departing 11.30 from the airport to Chania. Is this correct? We would be able to make the 11.30 unfortunately.
Timetable: https://www.chania-airport.com/chania-airport-bus-chq/
Kind regards,
Kaz
We would not (!) be able to make the 11.30, unfortunately
Dear Kaz,
according to the official schedule on the KTEL website, the latest departure today (September 6) is at 11:59 pm.
Hopefully, you will make it to that one.
Best regards,
GBB Team
Hi,
How do I get from Chania Airport to Porto Chania Hotel?
Thanks
Dear David,
we are not quite sure which hotel you mean, but if that is the one in Chania city centre, then you just take a shuttle bus from the airport to Chania.
From the bus station to your accommodation you can take a taxi.
Best,
GBB Team
Hi, we plan to travel wirh our baby, is there option in the bus for baby seat? Or what solution you offer us. We will travel to hotel Mitsis Rinela Beach Resort & Spa at Kokkini Hanni Heraklion from Chania airport.
Thanks
Dear Todor,
unfortunately, we don’t have the information regarding the baby seats in a bus, but considering it is a public bus, it is very likely there is no such option.
The official terms of the use of public service provided by KTEL don’t state that, so we recommend sending an inquiry directly to KTEL.
Best,
GBB Team
Will ther be a bus from airport to agia marina (Malou Apartments) a about 8 p.m. on the 1. May?
Hi Lars,
the current bus timetable is valid till the 25th of March. We suggest you follow the official KTEL website or Chania Airport website for further updates of the timetables.
Best,
GBB Team
I am trying to find a bus from chania airport on the 1. of may at about 8 p.m. to agioi apostoloi. But I can not find any. Could you help?
Hi,
the most convenient way to get from the airport to Agioi Apostoloi is by taking a taxi. The price of the ride is around 20 euros.
Best,
GBB Team
Thanks, but is it impossible to take a bus from chania airport to chania and then another bus to agioi apostoloi?
Hi Lars,
if referring to the beach Agioi Apostoloi in Chania, then, unfortunately, we don’t have exact information on whether a certain city bus makes a stop next to it.
Best,
GBB Team
Hi..what number bus goes from Chania Airport to Monte Vardia hotel?
Hi what number bus goes from Chania Airport to Monte Vardia hotel?
Hi Phil,
you can use the regular shuttle bus from the airport. Just have in mind that the regular station where the bus makes a stop (KOUNOUPIDIANA) is about 2 km from your hotel, so you can maybe ask the driver to suggest to you the nearest place to get off.
Best,
GBB Team
Hi,
Are bus shuttle from Chania Airport very crowdy? Is it possible to not fine available places in this period?
I have to go from Chania Airport to Platanias (Melina Beach Hotel). I understood I have to make a transfer in Chania – are the bus stations the same for arrival and departure to Platanias?
Do you know if the bus stop from Platanias is close to Melina Beach Hotel?
Thank you!
Hi Andre,
regarding the crowds on the shuttle bus, it is hard to answer that, but crowds are very likely during the season. That is why it is always suggested to book a ticket online in advance.
Regarding the bus stations, unfortunately, we don’t have the detailed information, we suggest you contact the carrier directly, in this case KTEL Chania.
Best,
GBB Team
Hi,
I’ considering a travel from Chania airport to Heraklion – do you have a direct line or should I make a transfer somewhere? And do you have a timetable for such a transfer?
Thank you in advance
Hi Lucija,
we suggest you take a look at KTEL’s official website as they are the main operator providing transport between Chania airport and Heraklion.
Best,
GBB Team
hello, according to the timetable ön mondays evening there is no airport bus connection from Chania airport to Chania. Is that right? i read in a topic, there is regular, hourly connection between chania airport and the city.
Hi,
yes, you can find the current timetable on the official website of the airport. However, there is a note that departures may change in order to serve possible changes in flights.
I suggest you contact the airport directly and double-check the information about the timetable.
Best,
GBB Team
Hi Maja
What is the quickest way to get from Chania Airport to Sun Ray Luxury Apartments hotel?
Thank you!
Alex
Hi,
The quickest way to reach your accommodation is either a taxi or a private transfer, no doubt.
However, if you want to consider taking a bus, then I suggest you take a look at KTEL’s official website, as there are several bus routes that stop nearby.
Best,
GBB Team
hello i arrive tomorrow morning 3rd of april at chania airport around 8-9am in the morning and cant find a bus/ktel to chania town. There are no buses tomorrow to town?
Hi Rita,
there are buses available from Chania Airport to Chania town on April 3rd. According to the timetable, buses from the airport to Chania are scheduled at 06:40, 09:30, 12:15, 15:40, 19:25, and 21:20.
Best,
Marija, GetByBus Team