Are there direct flights from Chania to Athens?

Yes, direct flights are available from Chania to Athens. Historically, approximately 55.2% of flights on this route have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers when connecting between these two cities.

What's the flight time from Chania to Athens?

The typical direct flight from Chania to Athens has a median duration of 0 hours and 51 minutes. This route covers a distance of 268 kilometers. Flights with one stopover, however, take considerably longer, with a median duration of 12 hours and 58 minutes.

How often do Chania to Athens flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Chania to Athens route have shown frequent drops. This indicates that travelers may often find opportunities to secure lower fares for this particular route.

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To Athens

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2026-10-07 – 2026-10-14
CHQ - Athens
73% AI deal score
74 €
42 €
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2026-10-14 – 2026-10-23
CHQ - Athens
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2026-10-07 – 2026-10-23
CHQ - Athens
67% AI deal score
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2026-10-07 – 2026-10-11
CHQ - Athens
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2026-10-21 – 2026-10-23
CHQ - Athens
72% AI deal score
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2026-10-13 – 2026-10-23
CHQ - Athens
69% AI deal score
66 €
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2026-10-14 – 2026-10-20
CHQ - Athens
71% AI deal score
75 €
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2026-10-14 – 2026-10-21
CHQ - Athens
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2026-10-14 – 2026-10-18
CHQ - Athens
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Chania to Athens: Overview

Insights for flights from Chania to Athens

Right now, fares for flights from Chania to Athens are currently below the typical level. Prices typically range from $131–$387, with a median of $212. For travelers seeking cheap flights from Chania to Athens, new deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chania to Athens? The most affordable months to fly are typically March, with a median fare of $41, followed by January at $47, and October at $58. These months present the best opportunities for lower-priced travel on this route.

A typical journey from Chania to Athens takes about 1h 50m, including connections. This route is classified as short-haul, covering a distance of 268 km. While a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, the remaining flights typically involve 2 connections.

How much is a round trip from Chania to Athens

Regular price: €61 - €154

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Chania to Athens is 61 EUR to 154 EUR. The current lowest deal is 44 EUR with Ryanair, for travel from Oct 14 to Oct 16.

now 44 €

Low 61 €

High 154 €

The cheapest time to fly from Chania to Athens

The cheapest month to fly from Chania to Athens is March, with a median price of $41. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $263. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from 41 €

June

Most Expensive

Flights from 263 €

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Direct flights from Chania to Athens

Ryanair

Last-minute flights going from Chania to Athens

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

CHQ - Athens

Chania (CHQ) - Athens (ATH)

Aegean Airlines

129 €

128 €

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CHQ - Athens

Chania (CHQ) - Athens (ATH)

Big Sky Airlines

93 €

81 €

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

CHQ - Athens

Chania (CHQ) - Athens (ATH)

Ryanair

91 €

65 €

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

CHQ - Athens

Chania (CHQ) - Athens (ATH)

Ryanair

83 €

73 €

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

CHQ - Athens

Chania (CHQ) - Athens (ATH)

Ryanair

86 €

75 €

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

CHQ - Athens

Chania (CHQ) - Athens (ATH)

Ryanair

89 €

75 €

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chania to Athens

4 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 16

170 € → 95 €

44%

10 nights

Oct 14 - Oct 24

149 € → 82 €

45%

7 nights

Oct 17 - Oct 24

166 € → 103 €

38%

7 nights

Oct 7 - Oct 14

74 € → 42 €

43%

Popular Airports to fly from Chania to Athens

Chania - Athens route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Chania to Athens are below the typical level, with a median price of $212.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for the lowest prices

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from Chania to Athens, with a median price of $41.

⏱️ Flight duration

Short-haul flights average 1h 50m

Flights from Chania to Athens are short-haul, with a median duration of 1 hour 50 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are available from Ryanair

Direct flights are available, with Ryanair offering one direct deal from Chania to Athens.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ryanair offers direct flights

Ryanair has one direct deal from Chania to Athens, with a recent fare of $44.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Chania to Athens appear frequently, with a high chance of finding good prices.

Chania main airports to depart from

Chania International (CHQ)

Cheapest

Chania International Airport offers a direct and affordable option for flights to Athens.

📍 ~15 km from Chania (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$46

Athens main airports to arrive at

Athens International (ATH)

Cheapest

Athens International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Chania to Athens.

📍 ~20 km from Athens (reachable by car, bus, metro, rail)

💸 Flights from ~$46

Airports nearby Athens used as alternative

Kalamata International (KLX)

Kalamata International is a reliable mainland alternative, avoiding ferries, but requires a drive of approximately 2.5 to 3 hours from Athens.

📍 ~135 km from Athens (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~€214

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Athens

Aegean Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Athens

Historically, the most economical fares for flights from Chania to Athens are found when booking in the '28-59 days' window before departure. Prices in this period average around $77. Booking within '0-6 days' of departure typically sees prices rise significantly, with an average of $407. Even booking '60+ days' out tends to be more expensive, with an average price of $151.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Chania to Athens is considered to be $131 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $212. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed fares being $387 or less.

Historically, March has been the most affordable month to fly from Chania to Athens, with a median price of $41. January also offers competitive prices, with a median of $47. The annual median price for this route is $212, indicating that certain months offer significant savings.

Chania to Athens: Overview

Insights for flights from Chania to Athens

How much is a round trip from Chania to Athens

Regular price: €61 - €154

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Chania to Athens is 61 EUR to 154 EUR. The current lowest deal is 44 EUR with Ryanair, for travel from Oct 14 to Oct 16.

now 44 €

Low 61 €

High 154 €

The cheapest time to fly from Chania to Athens

March

Cheapest

Flights from 41 €

June

Most Expensive

Flights from 263 €

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec