CHQInternational and domestic flights
Chania International Airport "Ioannis Daskalogiannis" (CHQ). 14 km from Chania old town · 45 min to Kissamos (Balos).
Passengers
Indicative from
€49
1 × €49
Estimate from the starting one-way fare in our route data. The booking site shows the fare you pay.
01Airport Info
Chania Airport (CHQ) is west Crete's main gateway — perfect if your trip starts with the Venetian harbor, Samaria Gorge, or beaches like Balos and Elafonisi.
Dozens of daily domestic shuttles from Athens (50 minutes) plus seasonal charters from London, Manchester, Paris, Frankfurt and Amsterdam make CHQ one of Greece's busiest regional airports.
Pro tip: Pair with an open-jaw ticket — fly into Chania, drive east, fly out of Heraklion (HER).
02Flight Routes
| From | Frequency | Flight Time | From | Search flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens ATH | 10-15 daily | 50 min | €49 | Search flights Athens to Chania (opens in a new tab) |
| Thessaloniki SKG | 2-4 daily (summer) | 1h 05m | €58 | Search flights Thessaloniki to Chania (opens in a new tab) |
| London LGW | Daily (May-Oct) | 4h 05m | €89 | Search flights London to Chania (opens in a new tab) |
| Frankfurt FRA | 3-5 weekly (summer) | 3h 10m | €95 | Search flights Frankfurt to Chania (opens in a new tab) |
Source: Discover Crete flight route data; fares are indicative one-way economy fares.
| City | Airlines | Flight Time | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| London, UK | easyJet, Jet2 | 4h 05m | Seasonal · May-Oct |
| Paris, France | Transavia | 3h 40m | Seasonal · May-Oct |
| Frankfurt, Germany | Eurowings, Condor | 3h 10m | Seasonal · May-Oct |
| Amsterdam, Netherlands | Transavia | 3h 35m | Seasonal · Jun-Sep |
03Airlines
A3 · Flag carrier
OA · Regional
GQ · Low-cost
U2 · Low-cost
FR · Low-cost
04Seasonal Pricing
Demand peaks in July, when flights run 15-20 daily at an average of €125.
| Month | Flights/Day | Avg Price | Weather | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | 8-12 daily | €49 | 18°C, pleasant | low |
| May | 10-14 daily | €68 | 22°C, warm | medium |
| June | 12-18 daily | €88 | 26°C, hot | high |
| July | 15-20 daily | €125 | 28°C, hot | peak |
| August | 15-20 daily | €128 | 28°C, hot | peak |
| September | 12-16 daily | €78 | 25°C, warm | high |
| October | 8-12 daily | €62 | 21°C, pleasant | medium |
Open-jaw strategy
Fly into Chania (CHQ), explore west Crete, continue to Rethymno & Heraklion, fly home from HER.
05Getting There
€2.50
25min · KTEL to Chania bus station
€25-35
20min to main areas
€35-55
20-30min · pre-booked
Airport transfers06Pro Tips
FAQ
Explore More
CHQ
Compare prices from 5+ airlines and find the best deals for your trip.
