Travelling from Crete Chania Airport (CHQ) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Around 55 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Crete Chania Airport to Athens International Airport.
Chania and Athens are in the same timezone, UTC+2.
You can choose from 60 weekly Crete Chania Airport to Athens International Airport flights. The 05:45 departure with Ryanair is the earliest you can take. Aegean Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 23:59.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to board your CHQ to ATH flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
A variety of airlines offer direct flights from Crete Chania Airport to Athens International Airport, so getting to Athens (and then exploring more of Greece!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Aegean Airlines.
Aegean Airlines tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for CHQ to ATH flights, with 87.88% of services arriving on schedule.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Crete Chania Airport to Athens International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between CHQ and ATH:
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport
Sofia Airport
Thessaloniki Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Crete Chania Airport (CHQ) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
Rs7,499 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Crete Chania Airport to Athens International Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs14,318. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Book one month before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CHQ to ATH.
The cheapest month for flights from Crete Chania Airport to Athens International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
Finding cheap flights from CHQ to ATH is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when fares go down.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Crete Chania Airport to Athens International Airport.
Handy information about Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
78% of flights leaving from Crete Chania Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Chania to Crete Chania Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near CHQ? If you've booked an early flight from Crete Chania Airport to Athens International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Crete Chania Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Athens International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and explore beyond Athens's main sights.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Athens International Airport about three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Athens International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Athens International Airport to the centre of Athens has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 40 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
August is the busiest month for flights from Crete Chania Airport to Athens International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Athens in March.
When reserving your flight from Crete Chania Airport to Athens International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Athens, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC to 37ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CHQ to ATH in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC and 14ºC then.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be explored once you've seen Athens. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Greece, head for Larisa, about 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George are among its highlights.

