Chania International Airport Daskalogiannis (CHQ) to Chania
KTEL buses run from Chania airport to the central bus station in Chania in about 30 minutes for a few euros. A taxi takes about 20–25 minutes and costs about €30.
Best for most people: Taxi. Buses are infrequent, while a taxi takes you straight to your hotel or the old town's edge.
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| How | Time | How often | Price* | Hours | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| bus KTEL bus from outside the terminal to the central KTEL bus station in Chania | about 30 min | roughly every 1–2 hours, more often in summer | about €2.50–3 | daytime to evening; check last departures | From the bus station, the old harbour is about 10 minutes on foot. |
| taxi Taxi rank outside Arrivals | about 20–25 min | about €30–35 to Chania town; more to Platanias or Agia Marina | 24 h | Fixed fares to common destinations are usually displayed at the rank. | |
| car hire Rental desks at the terminal | varies by season | Useful for beaches such as Balos, Falassarna and Elafonissi. |
*Approximate 2026 prices and times. Services change: check the operator before you fly, especially for late arrivals.
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Other airports
- Heraklion International Airport (HER), about 2.5 hours east by road, with more flights
Tips
- Cars cannot enter the old town; taxis drop you at its edge.
- In July and August, taxi queues build when several flights land together; pre-booked transfers help.
- KTEL buses to Rethymno, Kissamos and beaches leave from the main bus station in town.
- The airport is on the Akrotiri peninsula, so the drive is short but winding at the end.
Common questions
How much is a taxi from Chania airport?
A taxi from Chania airport to Chania town usually costs about €30–35 and takes 20–25 minutes. Platanias, Agia Marina and other resorts west of town cost more. Fixed fares to common destinations are usually shown at the rank outside Arrivals. Night rates may be higher.
Is there a bus from Chania airport?
Yes. KTEL buses run from the airport to the central bus station in Chania for about €2.50–3, taking about 30 minutes. Departures are roughly every one to two hours, more often in summer, so check the timetable. The old harbour is about 10 minutes' walk from the bus station.
How long does it take to reach the old town?
By taxi, the drive to the edge of the old town takes about 20–25 minutes. By bus, allow about 30 minutes to the bus station plus a 10-minute walk. Cars cannot enter the narrow streets of the old town, so expect a short walk with luggage.
Should I hire a car in Chania?
A car makes sense for exploring western Crete: Balos, Falassarna, Elafonissi and mountain villages are hard to reach by bus. Desks are at the airport. If you stay in Chania town only, a car is unnecessary, and parking near the old town is difficult in summer.
Compiled by TonyPlan from airport and transport-operator information and travel knowledge; updated 2026-10-05. Anything we could not confirm is marked as approximate.