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Aegean Airlines
25 Sep, Fri
Jeddah – Chania
12h 50m
1 stop
JED–CHQ
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Gulf Air
14 Sep, Mon
Riyadh – Chania
1d 2h 30m
2 stop
RUH–CHQ
Etihad Airways
1 Oct, Thu
Riyadh – Chania
14h 5m
2 stop
RUH–CHQ
Aegean Airlines
30 Sep, Wed
Riyadh – Chania
20h 25m
1 stop
RUH–CHQ
Gulf Air
29 Sep, Tue
Riyadh – Chania
1d 40m
2 stop
RUH–CHQ
Gulf Air
20 Sep, Sun
Riyadh – Chania
1d 40m
2 stop
RUH–CHQ
Aegean Airlines
18 Sep, Fri
Riyadh – Chania
16h
1 stop
RUH–CHQ
Etihad Airways
22 Sep, Tue
Riyadh – Chania
1d 14h 10m
2 stop
RUH–CHQ
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Qatar Airways
19 Sep, Sat
Riyadh – Chania
12h 5m
2 stop
RUH–CHQ
Last update: 13 September 2026 14:48
About Chania
Chania, bearing the name Canea during the Venetian period, is the second largest city in Crete. With a population of 139 thousand, Chania is one of the 4 administrative centers of the country. Due to its geographical location Chania has a warm and temperate climate. The winter months receive much more rainfall than the summer months. Among the city’s most important architectural and historic places to visit are the Folklore Museum of Chania, the Historical Archive, Nautical Museum of Crete, Byzantine Collection, Municipal Art Gallery, the House of E. Venizelos, War Museum, Museum of Chemistry, Museum of Typography, Residence of Baroness Von Schwartz, Chania Market, and Chania Municipal Building.
Greek cuisine features a variety of seafood, olive oil dishes, appetizers, and wines. You can also find many restaurants in the city that offer international cuisine. Among the beaches that are lined with resorts and that host important tourist events are Kavros Beach, Elafonisi Beach, Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa Island, Falassarna Beach, Platanias Beach, and beaches in Sfakia. There are many well-known brands in the city center. Chania is well equipped when it comes to shopping and also features stores that sell local products and handmade crafts. There are many festivals held during the summer, especially at the city’s many beaches. The most renowned of these festivals is the Rock Festival, which hosts many artists from around the world and attracts a lot of attention. The Chania International Airport constitutes one of the city’s major transportation networks.
Transportation to Chania City Center from Airport
Chania Intl. - Daskalogiannis Airport
The journey from Chania Airport, which is also known as Daskalogiannis Airport, to the city centre takes approximately 30 minutes. During the operational times of the airport you can rent a car, use taxis, or rent a car to reach Chania centre.
Taking the bus is the most economic and practical method of reached the city centre from the airport but doesn’t match the comfort and convenience of taking a taxi. Rented cars are especially useful for passengers who have to travel long distances. If you wish to rent a car from Chania Airport, then you must reserve the vehicle before you arrive and get your car by going directly to the rental office in the airport once you land.
Bus
This is the only form of public transport from Chania Airport to the city centre. The bus service starts early in the morning and buses depart at 07:15, 9:15, 10:45, 14:15, 16:50, 18:50, and at 21:15 every day. The journey from Chania Airport to the city centre takes around 30 minutes. You can buy the ticket from inside the bus if you want to take advantage of this inexpensive and relatively comfortable way of transport.
Taxi
It’s possible to reach Chania quickly by finding a taxi from the arrivals exit. Taxis are useful for families who are carrying luggage or other items. The cost of taxis vary depending on distance but since the airport is a little far from the city centre the price of the journey may be a tad high. Those wishing to save a bit of money can take a bus to the city centre and then take a taxi to their final destination from there to cut costs. Another way to reduce the price of the journey is to try your luck with the drivers to see if they will bargain. You can also make an online reservation so that a vehicle is waiting for you at the terminal exit when you arrive.
Car Rental
You may prefer to hire a car to make the journey from Chania Airport. You can call +30 28210 63.553 for Europcar, +30 28210 63.385 for Hertz, or +30 28210 68.782 for Kappa to reserve a rental car. Once you have claimed your rental car from the in front of the terminal, you can reach the city centre in 20 or 30 minutes by following road signs to Chania city centre.
Chania Weather
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14 Sep
27°24°
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15 Sep
25°21°
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16 Sep
23°20°
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17 Sep
25°20°
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18 Sep
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Chania Airports
Chania Intl. - Daskalogiannis Airport
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To which airport are the flights to Chania arranged?
To which airport are the flights to Chania arranged?
Chania flights are organized to Chania Intl. - Daskalogiannis Airport.
How many hours does it take to travel to Chania by plane?
How many hours does it take to travel to Chania by plane?
Riyadh - Chania 3 hour, Jeddah - Chania 2 hour 40 minutes, Dammam - Chania 3 hour 20 minutes, Yanbu Al Bahr - Chania 2 hour 10 minutes, Abha - Chania 3 hour 10 minutes, Jizan - Chania 3 hour 20 minutes, Gurayat - Chania 1 hour 30 minutes, Qassimiut - Chania 7 hour, Al Baha - Chania 3 hour, Al Ula - Chania 2 hour, Medina - Chania 12 hour 50 minutes, Tabuk - Chania 1 hour 40 minutes, Taif - Chania 3 hour.
Which airlines have direct flights to Chania from which cities?
Which airlines have direct flights to Chania from which cities?
SKY express organizes direct flights to Chania from Athens. Aegean Airlines organizes direct flights to Chania from Athens.
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