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Suppose you will be landing in Chania on a late evening flight; it might be best if you reserve a room in one of the many hotels close to this establishment. Avra Imperial Hotel is a recommended hotel nearby, and it offers free shuttles to and from the airport.

The numerous car rental agencies at Chania International Airport, including Trust and Hertz, make it easy and convenient to explore the city as soon as you arrive. Look for the “Car Rental” signs in the main arrival hall to locate your preferred service provider. Book in advance to enjoy special rates.

You won’t miss getting a public bus plying between CHQ and the city center of Chania. KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A runs a bus from CHQ to downtown Chania, departing every hour. The journey takes about 30 minutes.

Chania International Airport caters to the needs of persons with disabilities. To this end, expect to meet friendly and dedicated airline agents to assist you through critical points like security, customs, and baggage claim. Furthermore, wheelchairs are available upon request. Contact your airline in advance for any specific needs.

Among airlines operating Athens to Chania flights:

• Aegean Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Ryanair: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between Athens and Chania. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Aegean Airlines
• Sky Express
• Ryanair

Flights from Athens to Chania usually depart from Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) and arrive at Chania Souda (CHQ).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Aegean Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Sky Express: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Athens to Chania:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $14–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Sky Express and Hahn Air Systems. Other aircraft seen on the route include ATR 42 / ATR 72 variants.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 8% on the Athens to Chania route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $150 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $163, a difference of $13. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Athens to Chania route, 24% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 20 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Athens to Chania flights, with 38% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 12%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Athens to Chania:

• Earliest: departs at 6:45 am and lands at 7:39 am
• Latest: departs at 10:30 pm and lands at 11:24 pm.

The flight takes about 0h 54m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 5% above the route average of $156. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Athens to Chania takes 0h 54m, covering 166 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $103 to $999. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Athens to Chania are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $66, which is 30% below the typical average for this route.

Sky Express is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Aegean Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Athens to Chania flights are:

• Sky Express: 81% on time
• Aegean Airlines: 73% on time
• Ryanair: 68% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 76% of the time on average.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Chania Souda Airport (CHQ) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $3 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Right Cars
• Centauro
• ABBYCAR
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• GREEN MOTION

Round-trip flights from Athens to Chania range from $128 to $194, with an average of $156 over the past 12 months. Anything below $128 counts as a good deal.