The distance between Chíos and Chania is around 478km (297 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Chíos to Chania by plane, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Chania → Chíos if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Chios (JKH) to Chania (CHQ).
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+ 2 othersTake a ferry to Piraeus and then to Chania.
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There are several options for getting from Chíos to Chania by plane, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €120 ($120) and will take around 16hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €280 ($280).
The distance between Chíos and Chania is around 478km (297 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 367km (228 miles)
It takes around 2h 25m to get from Chíos and Chania by plane.
The quickest way to get from Chíos to Chania is to fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €280 ($280).
The cheapest way to travel between Chíos and Chania is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €120 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Chíos and Chania. We recommend that you fly from Chios (JKH) to Chania (CHQ). instead which will take 2h 25m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chíos and Chania. We recommend that you fly from Chios (JKH) to Chania (CHQ). instead which will take 2h 25m.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Chíos and Chania. The ferry typically takes around 16hrs and departs once daily.
Blue Star Ferries and Hellenic Seaways run the ferry services between Chíos and Chania. Ferries run once daily and take around 16hrs on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Yes you can fly from Chíos and Chania. Flights depart from Chios (JKH) and arrive at Chania (CHQ) - via Athens (ATH). The flight takes around 1h 50m.
There is no direct flight from Chíos to Chania. There is however a flight that goes via Athens (ATH). This services will take at least 2h 25m (not including layover time).
The flight from Chíos to Chania typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Chios (JKH) and and arrive into Chania (CHQ).
The closest major airport to Chania is Chania International Airport (CHQ) (CHQ) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Chania. Heraklion International Airport (HER) (HER) and Kithira Airport (KIT) (KIT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Chíos to Chania. We recommend that you fly from Chios (JKH) to Chania (CHQ). instead which will take 2h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chíos to Chania is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around €280 ($280).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 2h 25m | €280($280) | on demand | 482km (299 miles) |
Ferry + 2 similar | 16hrs | €120($120) | once daily | 499km (310 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 9h 10m | €245($245) | once a week | 478km (297 miles) |
Ferry to Mykonos, bus | 11h 20m | €225($225) | once a week | 546km (339 miles) |
Hellenic Seaways
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Aegean Airlines
The following major airports near Chania offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.