Chania International Airport – CHQ
Chania International Airport is located near Souda Bay, Crete, Greece, 8.7 miles from the center of Chania. It serves the area of Chania, Crete and is owned by the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority. Chania International Airport, also known as Daskalogiannis is operated by Fraport Greece, a German transport company. Working under the IATA code CHQ and the ICAO code LGSA, this airport is the focus city for Ryanair and Aegean Airlines. It sits at an elevation of 490 feet above mean sea level. There is one runway with an asphalt surface. It measures 10,982 feet. In 2018, the Chania International Airport handled more than 3 million passengers and 19,604 aircraft movements.
Best Time to Visit
The airport has been in operations since the 1960s. Before it began operating as a commercial airport, it was originally constructed for military purposes, including intensive use by the Hellenic Air Force. In 2015, operations of Chania International Airport were privatized. Improvements and renovations are scheduled for 2019. Airlines with the busiest routes serving CHQ include Ryanair, Scandinavian Airlines, Norwegian Air Shuttle, and Corendon Airlines Europe. Cities, towns, suburbs, and villages found near the airport include Asteri, Gonia, Koumi, and Maroulas.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are a number of great hotels and resorts located in the area served by the Chania International Airport. One well-reviewed property is the Sissy Village All Suite Hotel, located less than 3 miles from the airport. Alternative hotels located within a 4-mile radius include the Artemis Village Apartments & Studios and the Creta Vitalis, both located close to the beach.
