On this page, you can find and buy flight tickets for the Athens — Chania route. Flights over this 275 km distance operate regularly, with approximately 49 flights per week.
Direct connections between the cities are provided by Aegean Airlines (A3), Sky Express (GQ), and Ryanair (FR). To plan your logistics, check out the sections on how to get to Athens Airport and how to travel from Chania Airport to the city center.
The table shows direct flights Athens → Chania on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 50 min. Regular flights are operated by Aegean Airlines, Sky Express, Air Canada and Emirates. Departures from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport airports, arrivals at Chania International Airport.
For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Athens — Chania by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 196 in y, and the most expensive are around AED 1,299 in a. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Athens → Chania, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 326 | low | May | AED 489 | medium | Sep | AED 512 | medium |
| Feb | AED 326 | low | Jun | AED 559 | high | Oct | AED 419 | medium |
| Mar | AED 373 | low | Jul | AED 629 | high | Nov | AED 373 | low |
| Apr | AED 419 | medium | Aug | AED 652 | high | Dec | AED 396 | medium |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The climate in Chania is characterized by hot summers and mild winters. The warmest month is August with an average temperature of 27.3°C, while the coolest and rainiest is January, when precipitation reaches up to 120 mm.
The lowest flight prices are recorded in February, starting AED 198. Prices peak in May, when tickets from the capital can cost AED 1,299.
The best time to buy tickets is June or September, when the weather is ideal for a holiday and fares remain moderate. It is recommended to avoid holiday dates in May to prevent overpaying for your flight.
There are 6 airlines operating on the Athens — Chania route, with Aegean Airlines, Sky Express, and Ryanair accounting for the majority of flights. Approximately 49 direct flights take place each week, providing flexibility in choosing departure times. You can check the detailed schedule and flight options for specific dates in the list below.
Flights Athens — Chania depart from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport and arrive at Chania International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The average flight time is about 50–60 minutes. Direct flights cover the 275 km distance very quickly, making air travel the most convenient way to move between these cities.
Regular direct flights are operated by airlines such as Aegean Airlines, Sky Express, and Ryanair.
Yes, there are about 49 direct flights per week on this route, so finding a non-stop option is easy.
Ticket prices depend on the season and booking time. The latest offers and lowest prices for your dates are always available in the low price calendar on this page.
All flights from Athens arrive at Chania International Airport "Ioannis Daskalogiannis" (CHQ), which is located approximately 14 km from the city center.
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