Chania Airport (CHQ) transfers

Chania Airport taxi and transfers to Chania town, Platanias, Agia Marina, Rethymno and Elafonisi. Compare local companies, pay on arrival, 24/7.

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Chania, Greece

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Getting from Chania Airport

Chania Airport (CHQ) is on the Akrotiri peninsula, about 15 km from Chania old town. It serves western Crete, including the beach resorts of Agia Marina, Platanias and Kolymbari, and day-trip spots like Balos and Elafonisi. Public buses run to Chania, but a pre-booked taxi takes you door to door.

Chania Airport transfer companies

Chania Taxi has operated since 1995 from Korakies, a few minutes from the airport, with Mercedes E-Class and V-Class; you pay the driver by cash or card. Taxi Chania Airport needs no prepayment and gives free child seats. Private Transfer Chania has minibuses for up to 15 and takes PayPal. CreteCarTransfers also covers Chania.

Transfer times from Chania Airport

  • Chania old town: about 20–25 minutes
  • Agia Marina and Platanias: about 30–40 minutes
  • Rethymno: about 1 hour
  • Heraklion: about 2 hours

Excursions from Chania

Several Chania taxi companies run day trips to Samaria Gorge, Lake Kournas, Elafonisi, Falassarna and Knossos.

Transfers in Chania Airport (CHQ): FAQs

How far is Chania Airport from Chania town?

About 15 km, around 20–25 minutes by car.

Can I pay a Chania Airport taxi on arrival?

Yes. Chania Taxi and Taxi Chania Airport let you pay the driver on arrival.