Chania International Airport (CHQ) is located on the Akrotiri peninsula in western Crete, 14 km northeast of picturesque Chania Old Town and its Venetian Harbour. Regular KTEL airport buses connect arrivals directly to the central bus station in 25-30 minutes.
Chania Airport is 14 km northeast of Chania on the Akrotiri peninsula. The KTEL Chania Airport Bus is the best budget option, running directly to central Chania Bus Station in 25-30 minutes for €2.70 (a 5-minute walk to the Old Venetian Harbour). An official taxi takes 20 minutes for €25 - €30.
Operated by Fraport Greece, the single terminal building is modern, airy, and easy to navigate. KTEL buses and taxis wait directly outside the passenger exit on the ground level.
Taxis to Chania town operate on fixed municipality tariffs (around €25-€30). Ensure the driver does not add unauthorized extra fees for luggage.
KTEL buses are synchronized with incoming flight schedules, but departures thin out past 22:30. Taxis are available for all arriving flights.
Traveling with heavy suitcases, young children, or landing after midnight? Pre-book a fixed-price private airport transfer or express rail pass on Klook with instant confirmation and no meter haggling.
Airport Wi-Fi often drops outside the terminal curb where Local Taxi pickup zones are located. Install a local eSIM before your flight so you can order a ride, translate station signs, and show digital train QR tickets immediately after landing.