How many airports are in Chania?
14 airports
According to the agreement, the joint venture will operate the 14 airports (including Chania International Airport) for 40 years as of 11 April 2017.
What is the biggest airport in Crete?
Heraklion Airport
Heraklion Airport sits 3 miles (4.83km) from the city of Heraklion. It is the largest of the three airports on the island of Crete and is the second largest airport in Greece before Athens. Heraklion Airport is the second busiest airport in Greece with nearly 8 million passengers.
Does Chania Airport have a smoking area?
Does Chania Airport have a smoking area? There are no smoking areas inside the terminal.
Can you smoke in Crete airport?
Smoking is only permitted in designated areas outside the terminals. For connecting flights you must enter Crete and smoke outside terminal then go through Security again for your flight.
Is Crete part of the EU?
As the island of Crete is a part of Greece, it’s also a part of the European Union. And just like the mainland, the currency in Crete is the Euro (€).
Which airport is better Chania or Heraklion?
Heraklion airport is connected to more destinations, however, it tends to be very busy as well, especially for check-in. If you are thinking about an itinerary trip then I suggest flying into Heraklion and flying out from Chania, where check-in tends to be quicker and less chaotic.
How far is Heraklion from Chania?
Chania and Heraklion are two cities located on the northern coast of Crete, with 64 miles (103 km) between them. Due to winding mountainous roads, the overland trip can take between two and three hours to complete.
Is Chania Airport busy?
Chania airport is not as busy as Heraklion airport but it still handles about 2 million passengers a year. Domestic flights (to Athens and a few to Thessaloniki) run throughout the year (there are about 6 to 10 Athens flights a day run by Olympic Airlines and Aegean Airlines).
