Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Athens to Chania?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Athens and Chania takes around 0.89 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Athens and Chania?

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The flight distance between Athens and Chania is 268 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Athens and Chania?

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Several carriers operate flights between Athens and Chania. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Ryanair, Aegean, SKY express.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Athens?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Athens and London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Larnaca, Tirana, Tel Aviv, Birmingham, Bristol, Barcelona, Glasgow, Istanbul, Bucharest, Santorini, Heraklion, Newcastle upon Tyne, Crete, Aberdeen, Milan, Paris, Thessaloniki.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Chania?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chania and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Liverpool, Tel Aviv, Tirana, Bucharest, Barcelona, Helsinki, Milan, New York, Paris, Istanbul, Larnaca, Riga, Copenhagen, Sofia.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Athens?

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Athens is mainly served by Athens International. But there are other airports nearby, including Athen Helenikon Airport.

Question 7

What airports are near Athens?

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The main airport in Athens is Athens International. It is also served by Milos Island National, Kalamata International, Araxos.

Question 8

What airports are near Chania?

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The main airport in Chania is Chania International. It is also served by Santorini (Thira) National, Heraklion International, Chania International.

Question 9

Which airlines fly between Athens and Chania?

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Currently, you can fly between Athens and Chania with Aegean, SKY express, Ryanair, Wizz Air, easyJet.

Question 10

When’s the best time to travel between Athens and Chania?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Athens and Chania, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 11

What flights operate between Athens and Chania?

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Traveling between Athens and Chania, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 12

How many airports are there near Athens?

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There are a number of airports in and around Athens. The main one is Athens International and other nearby airports include Milos Island National, Kalamata International, Araxos

Question 13

How many airports are there near Chania?

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There are a number of airports in and around Chania. The main one is Chania International and other nearby airports include Santorini (Thira) National, Heraklion International, Chania International.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Athens and Chania depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Athens, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Athens and Chania arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Chania, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between Athens and Chania depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Athens, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Athens and Chania arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Chania, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£20
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£50
Cheapest round-trip	£41
Average round-trip	£88
Nonstop flights in May	£33 – £205

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
KTEL Public Bus	25-40 min	€2.50 (single ticket fare)	hourly, aligned with flight arrivals (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Taxi	20-30 min	€25-€35 (fixed rate to city center; night surcharge may apply)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	convenience with luggage
Private Transfer	20-30 min	€35-€55 (pre-booked; price varies by vehicle type)	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups or families
Rental Car	20-30 min	€25-€60 (daily rate; varies by season and vehicle)	on-demand during office hours (traffic dependent)	exploring Crete independently
Hotel Shuttle	25-40 min	€0-€20 (complimentary or fee varies by hotel)	pre-arranged with hotel (traffic dependent)	resort guests

Airline	Mon 11.05	Tue 12.05	Wed 13.05	Thu 14.05	Fri 15.05	Sat 16.05	Sun 17.05
Aegean	---	---	---	---	---	5	3
SKY express	---	---	---	---	---	2	4
Ryanair	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 14 total	Daily flights: 2 average	Most flights: Saturday 5 flights

Airline	Mon 18.05	Tue 19.05	Wed 20.05	Thu 21.05	Fri 22.05	Sat 23.05	Sun 24.05
Aegean	3	3	3	3	5	3	2
SKY express	4	4	4	3	4	2	3
Ryanair	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 46 total	Daily flights: 6.57 average	Most flights: Friday 5 flights

Airline	Mon 25.05	Tue 26.05	Wed 27.05	Thu 28.05	Fri 29.05	Sat 30.05	Sun 31.05
Aegean	1	3	2	1	1	4	4
SKY express	3	4	4	3	4	2	4
Ryanair	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 40 total	Daily flights: 5.71 average	Most flights: Saturday 4 flights

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Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	14°C	9°C
February	14°C	9°C
March	16°C	10°C
April	19°C	12°C
May	23°C	15°C
June	26°C	19°C
July	29°C	22°C
August	29°C	22°C
September	27°C	20°C
October	22°C	17°C
November	19°C	14°C
December	15°C	11°C

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Aegean	AEE	A3	No
SKY express	SEH	GQ	No
Ryanair	RYR	FR	No
Wizz Air	WZZ	W6	No
easyJet	EZY	U2	Yes