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The journey from Chania city centre to the airport takes around 30 minutes, but this can be reduced to 20 minutes depending on your choice of transport. Taking one of the hourly buses that leave from the city centre is the most economic way to go to the airport. If you prioritise comfort over economy then you can take a taxi. This takes around 20 to 30 minutes, which means that it may turn out to be a more expensive option that doesn’t really save you any time. If you want to reach Chania Airport with a rented vehicle then there are some international car rental companies in the city centre.  

Bus

The daily bus service from Chania city centre starts with the first bus at 05:45 and continues with buses departing at 08:30, 09:30, 13:00, 16:30, 17:00 and 20:30. You can reach Chania Airport in around 30 minutes by taking these buses from the designated stop that you can find in the city centre. You can buy your ticket once you get on the bus, and will be in should find yourself in front of the terminal at the end of a comfortable journey. You could walk to the bus stop in the centre is this is possible, or alternatively, take a taxi if it’s too far to walk. This will almost halve the cost of using a taxi to go all the way to the airport.

Taxi

The journey from the city centre to Chania Airport usually takes between 20 to 30 minutes with a taxi. It’s probably the quickest form of transport you can take to the airport depending on the traffic. The price can vary depending on criteria such as what time you take it and how far away you are from the airport. It’s a lot more comfortable to take a taxi directly to the airport, so you might choose this option even though it’s more expensive when compared with taking the bus.

Car Rental

There are some rental car companies such as Europcar, Kappa, and Hertz, which provide convenient options for those wishing to use a hired car to make the journey. You can call Hertz on +30 28210 63 385, or Europcar on +30 28210 63 553, to reserve your car. It’s also possible to reserve a car and make the payment online. Don’t forget to bring the necessary travel and licence documents with you when you pick up your car from the offices in the city centre.  

Airport Information

Chania Airport has a post office and vehicles to help disabled passengers around the airport alongside standard airport features such as waiting areas, help desks, and luggage check-in. There are restaurants and cafes for any passengers who are hungry or thirsty. There are also small shops where you can buy newspapers and magazines, a VIP waiting lounge, and a bank.  

If you want to park your car at Chania airport then you can use either the long or short stay car park. Passengers travelling with babies and small children can take advantage of the family rooms. Those wanting to buy souvenirs can look through the items offered at the airport.