Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Chania Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
We had to stand in line for one hour to get our boarding cards, another 20 minutes to leave our baggage and finally 15 minutes to the security check. – a traveller (2015)
CHQ Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Chania International Airport.
What to Expect
Chania Airport (code: CHQ) has a single terminal that serves a few domestic routes year-round but is especially busy in summer with many seasonal routes. Reviewers report chaotic, disorganized and time-consuming procedures, from check-in to boarding and arrival. The lack of air-conditioning also doesn’t help during the hot summer months. Facilities are limited to a few bars and shops and a mini market. We are unable to confirm if WiFi is available. For added comfort while you wait, economy class passengers can pay to enter an airport lounge. See Airport Lounges in the guide below for its location and access information.
Sleeping in Chania Airport
Though the airport is open 24 hours, overnight stays are not permitted inside this airport. For uninterrupted sleep, hotels are nearby. See our Airport Hotels section below for more info, or read some traveller airport reviews for more tips.
To help us keep this guide up-to-date, you can add or update information or write a review to submit airport tips and photos. You can also visit the airport’s website for current information. For more airport information, continue scrolling down to explore more in our Chania Airport Guide.
In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security. For more information on Europe’s Schengen Area, click here.
Airport Hours
The airport operates 24 hours a day; however, the terminal closes at night, and overnight stays are not permitted inside the airport terminal.
Airport Hotels
There are no hotels at Chania Airport. Visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels near Chania Airport that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.
Airport Lounges
As of this update, we could not confirm details about the airport’s VIP lounge. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Drinking Water
Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.
Food & Drinks
Food concessions throughout the airport operate on varying schedules. Dining options include:
- Landside: Everest
- Airside, Non-Schengen: Air Canteen • Flocafe
- Airside, Schengen: Air Canteen • CREAT • Fono Luca • Labyrinth Flavors
Luggage Storage & Lockers
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Mobile Charging
Charge up your mobile devices at these locations: Landslide, entrance 5 • Airside, intra Schengen, Gates 1-10 • Airside, extra Schengen, Gates 13-16.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Showers
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WiFi/Internet
Free unlimited WiFi is available at Chania Airport.
More Airport Information
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs operated by Alpha Bank are available. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Locations: both in the Landside and Airside Arrival and Departure Zones.
Baby Care Facilities – If you are travelling with an infant, there are baby care rooms for breastfeeding. Location: 1st Floor.
Baggage Carts – Need a hand with your luggage? Baggage carts are available, free of charge.
Currency Exchange – OneXchange offers foreign currency exchange services for over 50 currencies. Location: Landside, Arrivals Area.
Duty-Free & Shopping – Duty-free shopping, a mini market and traditional crafts market are available.
Information Desk – Have any questions regarding flights and airport services? There is an information desk at the airport. Location: Unknown.
Medical Services – A First Aid station is available on the ground floor.
SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Bus
The KTEΛ public bus connects the airport to the Chania city centre and surrounding areas. As of this update, the fare is € 2.50. For more information regarding routes, schedules and ticket purchasing, visit the KTEΛ website.
Car Rentals
The following car rental agencies offer service on-site: Avance/Trust • Avis/Budget • Hertz/Thrifty • Kydon • Sixt.
Hotel Shuttles
See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxis
Metered taxis are readily available in the ground transportation area. The fare estimate to Chania is approximately € 25.00 and lasts 25 – 30 minutes. An additional fee may be added for excess luggage.
Last updated: 2024-08-26
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.