Chania Airport (Daskalogianni) Arrivals – Departures

Everything you need to know about Chania Airport: phone numbers, lost and found, routes, bus, car rental, taxi, parking, flights, arrivals and departures, etc.

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Chania Airport, “Ioannis Laskalogiannis Airport“ (IATA: CHQ, ICAO: LGSA), is an international airport located on the Akrotiri peninsula of Crete and is about 14 kilometres from the city of Chania. Depending on traffic, it will take about 20 to 30 minutes to get from the city centre.

The airport is named after Ioannis Daskalogiannis, a Cretan revolutionary who led against the Ottoman Empire in Sfakia, Crete (1770–1771).

It is the second-largest airport on the island, serving over 3 million passengers every year. It is also one of the largest regional airports in Greece, with several international flights, mainly from all over Europe.

Chania Airport has a modern two-story terminal building with all necessary facilities such as restaurants, cafeterias, Hellenic duty-free shops, currency exchange, baggage carts, lost property, baby care and breastfeeding areas, first aid, ATMs, car rental, parking with payment of a fee, tourist offices, and internet access (WiFi).

It is well connected with the rest of the island of Crete, with bus, taxi, minibus, and car rental services. Note that for Rethymno and Heraklion, you can go by taxi, by bus, or rent a car.

Following the completion of the terminal expansion and some interior renovations in 2016, Fraport Greece purchased Chania Airport in 2017.

Note that delays in aircraft arrivals and departures are frequent, especially during the summer.

Chania Airport Daskalogiannis

As we mentioned, the airport is two stories and large, with the ground floor having the check-in and baggage drop-off points of the airline you will be travelling with, tourist offices, arrivals, and baggage claim area.

The first floor has the passenger control area, commercial area, and departure lounge and is easily accessible by elevator or escalator.

The departure lounge is quite large and is divided into two sections. The first section has ten exit gates for flights inside Sengen, while in the second section, there are another six gates for flights to destinations outside Sengen.

Flights – timetables

Please note that domestic flights can be found for Chania-Athens and vice versa with Aegean Airlines (Olympic Air, Sky Express) and Chania-Thessaloniki and vice versa with Aegean Airlines (Olympic Air, Sky Express, Ryanair).

There are several international flights from and to Europe and Israel in the summer.

Ryanair is also based in Chania and offers cheap flight tickets to Thessaloniki, Cyprus, and cheap international flights all year round from and to Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, France, Germany, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Malta, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.

Chania airport contact numbers

• phone+30 2821083800
• Baggage Search Ellinair, Aegean, Olympic Air  +30 2821066065
• Ryanair telephones do not exist.
• Lost & Found +30 2821440124
• Aegean & Olympic Air ticket office: +30 2821063366
• Fax +30 2821066100
• feedback www.chq-airport.gr/en/chq/feedback
• Official airport site www.chq-airport.gr/en

Chania Airport Departures

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Chania Airport Arrivals

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Tips for smooth departures from Chania Airport

To ensure a smooth departure experience from Chania Airport, here are some tips to keep in mind:

• Arrive early: Ensure you arrive at the airport at least 1 hour before your flight. This will give you enough time to get through airport security and proceed to the boarding gate. Please note that security screening can take over 30 minutes during summer rush hours.
• Pack wisely. Make sure you pack your luggage according to airline regulations. This includes checking weight and size restrictions.
• Follow the safety regulations: Ensure you follow safety regulations, such as removing any liquids, aerosols (sprays), or gels in containers over 100 ml and any prohibited items with sharp edges over 6cm.
• Watch the departure board: make sure you watch the departure board for any updates on your flight status. No flight announcements are made at the airport.

Information for People with Disabilities – Reduced Mobility

Disabled passengers and passengers with reduced mobility who need assistance to get to the airport must make a request in good time by contacting the airline or travel agent at least 48 hours before the flight’s scheduled departure time.

Suppose a person with a disability or reduced mobility arrives at the airport. In that case, they should go to the check-in of the airline they are travelling with or to the signage to inform ground assistance providers of their arrival.

chania airport lost and found

All lost items are turned in to the lost and found office managed by the police. If you have lost something within the terminal or the airport, Deliverback will help you find it by filling out a unique form and giving a detailed description of the lost item.

Alternatively, you can contact the Police directly using the contact details below: +30 2821063072, ataerolimenachanion@astynomia.gr

Position on the map

To help you get to the airport by car, enter the coordinates into your navigation device (GPS).

Latitude and longitude

35°32’24.39″N 24° 8’25.92″E
or
35.540108, 24.140533

Airline companies

The airlines that have a connection to Chania Airport are: Aegean Airlines, AirExplore, AirSeven, Austrian Airlines, Blue Air, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Buzz, Condor, Easyjet, Edelweiss Air, Enter Air, Eurowings, Finnair, jet2.com, jettime A/S, Lufthansa, Neos, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Olympic Air, Ryanair, SAS Scandinavian Airlines, Sky Express, SmartLynx Airlines, Smartwings A.S., Smartwings, Sunclass Airlines, Sundair, Tarom, Trade Air, Transavia, TUI Airways, TUI Fly, Tus Airways, και Wiss Air.

Chania public transport