Chania International Airport Gr CHQ

Chania International Airport "Ioannis Daskalogiànnis" is located near the port of Souda and 14km from the city of Chania. It took its name by the Cretan rebel Ioannis Daskalogiannis who fought against the Ottoman Empire in the 18th century. It is a gateway to western Crete for a large number of tourists.

Chania International Airport is located about 20 minutes by car from Chania City Center. Public transportation perform daily bus routes from and to the airport. Taxis are an alternative solution but more expensive.

Chania is a coastal city located in northwestern Crete. It belongs to the prefecture of Chania whose is capital. Chania was a major Minoan city and is connected with ancient Cydonia.

The city of Chania is divided into two sections. The old and the new city. Visitors can walk through the traditional streets of the old town and see the Venetian harbor, the Kioutsouk Mosque of Hassan (Hassan Yali), visit the Naval Museum of Crete, the Archaeological Museum, the Collection of Byzantine Antiquities, the War Museum, the Folklore Museum, the Historical Archive of Crete and many other attractions in and outside the city.

For swimming, travelers can visit a lot of beautiful beaches such as those of the Kalathas (11km), Marathi (16km), Georgioupolis (38km), Stavros (16km), lagoon of Grambousa, Elafonisi (77km), Kedrodasos, Falasarnas (58km) etc.

Chania is a tourist destination where visitors can find numerous of entertainment option. Café-bars, restaurants, taverns, meze bars, clubs, beach bars, pubs.

Hiring a Car for your vacations in Chania Crete is essential. Distances between cities and main attractions require a vehicle. Public transportation is always available but for the traveler who seeks independence renting a car in Chania is the best choice. For detailed Car Hire in Crete Options browse our selected list of Car Rental agencies.