Traveling from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Chania International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is 55 minutes.
Chania and Athens are in the same timezone, UTC+2.
You can choose from 78 weekly Chania International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flights. The 05:55 departure with Ryanair is the earliest flight you can take. Aegean Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 23:59.
Your CHQ to ATH flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Traveling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can fly nonstop to Athens, Greece. Jet off with one of these airlines offering direct flights from Chania International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport:
Most travelers choose to travel with Aegean Airlines on this route.
With an impressive 98.98% of services arriving as scheduled, Aegean Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating CHQ to ATH flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Chania International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between CHQ and ATH include:
Thessaloniki International Airport
Sofia Airport
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
At the moment, AED 71 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Chania International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is AED 187. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get cheap tickets from CHQ to ATH, book your trip seven months before your departure date.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Chania International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from CHQ to ATH by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Chania International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Chania International Airport (CHQ)
Chania International Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 91.98% of flights that take off from CHQ reach their destination on time.
Chania International Airport is around 14 kilometers from central Chania. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Searching for a handy hotel close to CHQ? If you're catching an early flight from Chania International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Chania International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and explore beyond Athens's usual tourist stops.
Booking your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport about three weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to central Athens has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometers away.
Getting to the center by public transport takes around 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Chania International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Athens. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Chania International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from CHQ to ATH in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be discovered once you've seen Athens. Around 306 kilometers away to the north, well-known attractions include Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
Larisa is another standout destination in Greece and is around 209 kilometers north-west of Athens. No trip is complete without dropping by Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.