Chania Airport Bus

Information About Buses At Chania International Airport Daskalogiannis

If you’re one of the many people who is coming to Crete, for your vacation or for business, then you will probably be arriving by taking a flight from your home country that lands at Chania International Airport Daskalogiannis.

You will need to take some type of vehicle to get from the airport to the city of Chania, which is about 14 kilometers (or roughly 8.7 miles) away and therefore not possible to reach by foot. Your choices include renting a car, taking a taxi, or the most affordable option of riding the bus.

Pros and Cons

There are pros and cons associated with using a public bus to get from Chania Airport to the city or elsewhere. Some disadvantages include the fact that seating or luggage space might be limited because you’ll have to share the bus with dozens or more of other travelers. And some people don’t feel that their suitcases are safe when secured under the bus for the journey.

This is particularly a problem in the peak tourist months of July and August, when you might find it difficult to locate enough space to store your luggage on the bus. If you are traveling in these months and have many companions and baggage you might want to consider other methods for making the journey from Chania Airport to the city or to other locations on the island.

Another drawback of using a bus to get from the airport to destinations around Crete is that it might not have a stop anywhere near where you are staying, such as a hotel. If that happens then you might have to plan on taking a long walk from wherever the bus drops you off.

However, this is by far the cheapest of the options for getting from the airport to Chania and elsewhere on the island, so this is a perfect choice for anyone looking to save money when traveling. A one-way ticket from Chania Airport to the city center should only cost you €2.5.

Once you have collected your luggage from the baggage claim area and cleared passport control at the airport, just look for the signs to the bus waiting area to find your ride. If you are struggling to find this location you can just ask an airport representative to assist you.

Buses can usually be found to pick you up from the airport between 6am and 11.45pm, so there should be a ride available regardless of what time of day your flight arrives. If your flight is delayed and lands when buses are not operating, you’ll have to find another transport method.

The bus service from the airport is operated by the company KTEL, and you don’t need to worry about purchasing your ticket in advance because you can buy them direct from the bus driver.