Flying from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Chania International Airport (CHQ): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Chania International Airport is 55 minutes.
Chania's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Athens.
Take your pick of 79 weekly Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Chania International Airport flights. The 04:35 departure with Aegean Airlines is the earliest flight available. Ryanair operates the last service of the day at 23:05.
Leave plenty of time to make your ATH to CHQ flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
With direct flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Chania International Airport available through various airlines, flying to Chania (and then other corners of Greece) is a snap. You can fly nonstop with:
Aegean Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Chania International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between ATH and CHQ include:
Thessaloniki International Airport
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)
Right now, R 659 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Chania International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 1,356. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Book seven months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ATH to CHQ.
The cheapest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Chania International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
Picking up cheap flights from ATH to CHQ is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when there's a better deal.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Chania International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Of the flights that depart from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, 77.19% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport from central Athens, it takes around 35 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes about 1 hour.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to ATH? If you're boarding an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Chania International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Chania International Airport (CHQ)
Book a hotel close to CHQ if you're on a late Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Chania International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Chania International Airport rental car and discover Chania and beyond with your own set of wheels. Abbycar, Carwiz and Centauro are top outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Chania International Airport about four weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to central Chania
Chania International Airport to central Chania has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
When to fly to Chania International Airport (CHQ)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Chania International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Chania. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Chania is July, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Chania International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ATH to CHQ in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Chania. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Larisa is another must-experience destination in Greece and is around 483 kilometres north of Chania. No journey is complete without visiting Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.
