There are 6 ways to get from Heraklion to Chania Airport (CHQ) by bus, rideshare, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Heraklion to Chaniabus
3h 54m€20–21Bus via Rethymno
cheapest- Take the bus from Heraklion Central Station to Rethymnobus
- Take the bus from Rethymno to Chania Airportbus
4h 5m€13–22Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Heraklion to Chania-CHQ143.6 km
2h 16mDrive 143.6 km
- Drive from Heraklion to Chania Airport (CHQ)car 143.6 km
2h 16m€27–38Private transfer
- Take a shuttle bus from Heraklion to Chania - Airport
1h 30m€120–250Private transfer via Kokkini Hani
- Take a shuttle bus from Kokkini Hani to Chania Airport
2h
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Heraklion to Chania Airport (CHQ) is to bus via Rethymno which costs €12 - €22 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Heraklion to Chania Airport (CHQ) is to Private transfer which takes 1h 30m and costs €120 - €250.
No, there is no direct bus from Heraklion to Chania Airport (CHQ). However, there are services departing from Heraklion and arriving at Chania Airport via Chania. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Heraklion and Chania Airport (CHQ) is 155 km. The road distance is 143.6 km.
The best way to get from Heraklion to Chania Airport (CHQ) without a car is to bus which takes 3h 54m and costs €19 - €21.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Heraklion to Chania Airport (CHQ), including transfers.
Heraklion to Chania Airport (CHQ) bus services, operated by KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A, depart from Heraklion station.
Heraklion to Chania Airport (CHQ) bus services, operated by KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A, arrive at Chania station.
Yes, the driving distance between Heraklion to Chania Airport (CHQ) is 144 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Heraklion to Chania Airport (CHQ).
There are 4655+ hotels available in Chania Airport (CHQ).
What companies run services between Heraklion, Greece and Chania Airport (CHQ), Greece?
KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A operates a bus from Heraklion to Chania hourly. Tickets cost €18 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- Phone
- +302821093052
- [email protected]
- Website
- e-ktel.com
Bus from Heraklion to Chania
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18
- Website
- https://www.e-ktel.com/en/
Bus from Rethymno to Chania Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- https://www.e-ktel.com/en/
- Phone
- +30 693-724-9486
- [email protected]
- Website
- cretetaxitransfers.gr
Shuttle from Heraklion to Chania - Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €120–250
- Website
- https://www.cretetaxitransfers.gr/
- Car (4 passengers)
- €120–190
- Mini Van (8 passengers)
- €200–230
- Mini Bus (10 passengers)
- €230–250
- Phone
- +30 697 32 04 923
- [email protected]
- Website
- crete-taxi-service.com
Shuttle from Heraklion to Chania - Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Schedules at
- crete-taxi-service.com
Shuttle from Kokkini Hani to Chania Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Schedules at
- crete-taxi-service.com
- Phone
- +30 2810 246530
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktelherlas.gr
Bus from Heraklion Central Station to Rethymno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Schedules at
- ktelherlas.gr
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Heraklion to Chania-CHQ
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Heraklion and Chania Airport (CHQ). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









