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

• Earliest: departs at 5:45 am and lands at 6:38 am
• Latest: departs at 11:05 pm and lands at 11:58 pm.

The flight takes about 53m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Chania to Athens takes 53m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Chania to Athens range from $122 to $170, with an average of $146 over the past 12 months. Anything below $122 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 4% above the $146 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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

• Sky Express: 76% on time
• Ryanair: 76% on time
• Aegean Airlines: 71% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 74% of the time on average.

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.

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

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $100 to $686. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Chania to Athens are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $58, which is 39% below the typical average for this route.

Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $2 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Record go
• Centauro
• Europcar
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Alamo

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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 Chania to Athens route, 26% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 40m.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 21% on flights from Chania to Athens. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $126 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $159, a difference of $33.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Aegean Airlines
• Sky Express
• Ryanair

Some of the most popular sights in Athens are Acropolis, Syntagma Square and Parthenon. These are among the most viewed places in Athens on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Chania to Athens flights:

• Aegean Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Ryanair: offers free seat selection

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

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 always check the fare details before booking.

CHQ's official parking lot provides both long-term and short-term parking. The parking lot is only 30 meters away from the terminal building. Short-term parking is charged an hourly rate, with the first 20 minutes free. Long-term parking is charged daily, with an additional charged for each additional day after the 15th.

If you still have some time at ATH, go to the Arts and Culture Exhibition area on the arrivals level. The area showcases exquisite paintings and artworks by local artists. You can also visit the airport museum, which is located on the main terminal's departure level. Permanent art exhibitions about Greek aviation history are featured at the museum.

Suppose you are stranded or need assistance while at CHQ; visit the airport's information desk booth on the 1st level of the main terminal. Be sure to get whatever assistance you need at this booth, as it is manned by highly experienced personnel.

If you do not wish to haul your entire luggage everywhere you go, ATH has you covered. Care4Bag offers luggage storage and courier services at the airport at the arrivals level.