About Chania

The city of Chania lies on the northwest coastline of the island of Crete. Being the largest of Greek islands, Crete has a significant contribution to the Greek economy and it is a major tourism and business center in the east Mediterranean region.

Chania is the second largest city in Crete with a population of approximately 100,000 inhabitants. Due to its natural beauty and variety of sights, Chania is among the leading tourist destinations not only in Greece but also in the whole Mediterranean area.

Travel information

Direct charter and scheduled flights connect Chania with many European cities. Multiple daily domestic flights also connect Chania with Athens. 

The city of Chania can be reached from the airport by bus or taxi. Buses are available at low rates (about two euros) and leave the airport approximately every one hour. Detailed timetable information can be found here. Taxis are also available at the airport. The cost of taking a taxi from the airport to Chania is about 25 euros.