Puerto veneciano
The heart of Chania: an old harbour with a lighthouse, lined with café terraces and Venetian buildings, ideal for an evening stroll.
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Chania: airports, things to do and where to stay
Chania, in western Crete, is known for its Venetian harbour, its old town of narrow lanes and its closeness to the gorges and beaches of the south-west coast.
Chania airports
From the airport to central Chania
La Canea Ioannis Daskalogiannis airport is about 12 km from central Chania.
KTEL bus
A KTEL Chania bus links the airport with Chania bus station in the city centre. Check timetables in advance.
Taxi
Official rank outside arrivals. Chania is about 14 km away, roughly 20-25 min depending on traffic.
Chania
Things to do in Chania
Mezquita de Küçük Hasan Pasha
A 17th-century Ottoman mosque beside the old harbour, with its distinctive dome. It is now used for exhibitions.
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Fortaleza de Firkas
A Venetian fortress at the entrance to the old harbour, where the Greek flag was raised in 1913. It houses a maritime museum.
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Laguna de Balos
A lagoon of turquoise water and pale sand in the north-west of the island, reached by dirt track or by boat from Kissamos.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Chania?
Chania is served by La Canea Ioannis Daskalogiannis (CHQ).
How far is the airport from central Chania?
La Canea Ioannis Daskalogiannis airport is about 12 km from central Chania.
How do I get from the airport to central Chania?
From La Canea Ioannis Daskalogiannis airport you can take KTEL bus (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Chania?
Highlights of Chania include Puerto veneciano, Mezquita de Küçük Hasan Pasha, Fortaleza de Firkas, and Laguna de Balos.
Photo credits
- Puerto veneciano: Cayambe, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Mezquita de Küçük Hasan Pasha: Moonik, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Fortaleza de Firkas: Moonik, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Laguna de Balos: Przemek Pietrak, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons