Chania International Airport (CHQ)

Souda, GR 🇬🇷 Medium Airport Scheduled Service

ICAO

LGSA

IATA

CHQ

Elevation

490 ft

Region

GR-M

Local Time

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Airport Information

GPS Code: LGSA

Local Code: Not available

Location: 35.5317° N, 24.1497° E

Continent: EU

Type: Medium Airport

External Links

Links verified by AI • Last updated: Jul 26, 2025
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For Pilots

Designation Length Width Surface Status
11/29 10982 ft 148 ft ASP Active Lighted

Type Description Frequency
A/G CHANIA RDO 563.7 MHz
APP APP 118.125 MHz
GND GND 121.7 MHz
MISC RANGER BASE 25.24 MHz
OPS BASE OPS 35.94 MHz
PMSV PMSV METRO 35.94 MHz
POST BULL PEN 27.895 MHz
TWR TWR 121.1 MHz

Ident Name Type Frequency
SUD Souda TACAN 111200 kHz
SUD Chania VOR-DME 108600 kHz
SUD Chania NDB 409 kHz

Airport Routes

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Top Airlines

Operating at Chania International Airport
Airlines by Flight Activity
Based on observed flight operations and route network
Airline Routes Flights Destinations Last Activity
Ryanair
RYR / FR
27 76 27 Aug 23, 2025
2 41 2 Aug 23, 2025
easyJet
EZY / U2
10 30 10 Aug 23, 2025
Sky Express
SEH / GQ
1 23 1 Aug 22, 2025
4 22 4 Aug 23, 2025
Finnair
FIN / AY
1 18 1 Aug 23, 2025
OCN
OCN / 4Y
2 16 2 Aug 23, 2025
VKG
VKG / DK
5 11 5 Aug 23, 2025
4 10 4 Aug 19, 2025
RYS
RYS / RR
6 10 6 Aug 22, 2025

Ground Transportation

Last updated: Jul 22, 2025
Taxis

Taxis are available 24/7 from the rank located directly outside the arrivals hall. The journey to Chania town center takes approximately 20-30 minutes. Fares to major destinations are regulated, but it is always advisable to confirm the price with the driver before starting your trip.

Rental Cars

Several car rental companies, including major international brands (Hertz, Avis, Sixt) and local Cretan agencies, have desks inside the arrivals terminal. It is highly recommended to book your vehicle in advance, especially during the busy summer months. Cars are collected from the airport's parking area.

Public Transportation

Public bus service (KTEL) connects the airport to the central bus station in Chania town. The bus stop is located outside the arrivals hall. The journey takes about 30 minutes. Timetables vary depending on the season, with more frequent services during summer. Tickets are typically purchased in cash from the driver when boarding.

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Milos Airport
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Rethymno Heliport
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Distances are approximate and calculated as straight-line distances.

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