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About Chania
Chania, bearing the name Canea during the Venetian period, is the second largest city in Crete. With a population of 139 thousand, Chania is one of the 4 administrative centers of the country. Due to its geographical location Chania has a warm and temperate climate. The winter months receive much more rainfall than the summer months. Among the city’s most important architectural and historic places to visit are the Folklore Museum of Chania, the Historical Archive, Nautical Museum of Crete, Byzantine Collection, Municipal Art Gallery, the House of E. Venizelos, War Museum, Museum of Chemistry, Museum of Typography, Residence of Baroness Von Schwartz, Chania Market, and Chania Municipal Building.
Greek cuisine features a variety of seafood, olive oil dishes, appetizers, and wines. You can also find many restaurants in the city that offer international cuisine. Among the beaches that are lined with resorts and that host important tourist events are Kavros Beach, Elafonisi Beach, Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa Island, Falassarna Beach, Platanias Beach, and beaches in Sfakia. There are many well-known brands in the city center. Chania is well equipped when it comes to shopping and also features stores that sell local products and handmade crafts. There are many festivals held during the summer, especially at the city’s many beaches. The most renowned of these festivals is the Rock Festival, which hosts many artists from around the world and attracts a lot of attention. The Chania International Airport constitutes one of the city’s major transportation networks.
Transportation to Chania City Center from Airport
Chania Intl. - Daskalogiannis Airport
The journey from Chania Airport, which is also known as Daskalogiannis Airport, to the city centre takes approximately 30 minutes. During the operational times of the airport you can rent a car, use taxis, or rent a car to reach Chania centre.
Taking the bus is the most economic and practical method of reached the city centre from the airport but doesn’t match the comfort and convenience of taking a taxi. Rented cars are especially useful for passengers who have to travel long distances. If you wish to rent a car from Chania Airport, then you must reserve the vehicle before you arrive and get your car by going directly to the rental office in the airport once you land.
Bus
This is the only form of public transport from Chania Airport to the city centre. The bus service starts early in the morning and buses depart at 07:15, 9:15, 10:45, 14:15, 16:50, 18:50, and at 21:15 every day. The journey from Chania Airport to the city centre takes around 30 minutes. You can buy the ticket from inside the bus if you want to take advantage of this inexpensive and relatively comfortable way of transport.
Taxi
It’s possible to reach Chania quickly by finding a taxi from the arrivals exit. Taxis are useful for families who are carrying luggage or other items. The cost of taxis vary depending on distance but since the airport is a little far from the city centre the price of the journey may be a tad high. Those wishing to save a bit of money can take a bus to the city centre and then take a taxi to their final destination from there to cut costs. Another way to reduce the price of the journey is to try your luck with the drivers to see if they will bargain. You can also make an online reservation so that a vehicle is waiting for you at the terminal exit when you arrive.
Car Rental
You may prefer to hire a car to make the journey from Chania Airport. You can call +30 28210 63.553 for Europcar, +30 28210 63.385 for Hertz, or +30 28210 68.782 for Kappa to reserve a rental car. Once you have claimed your rental car from the in front of the terminal, you can reach the city centre in 20 or 30 minutes by following road signs to Chania city centre.
