Flights Athens → Chania
ATH → CHQ
How long is the flight from Athens to Chania?
The flight from Athens (ATH) to Chania (CHQ) takes about 45 min. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects Athens with Chania, operating since the origin airport's establishment in 2001. It is served by a mix of aircraft types including Airbus A320, De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q, and Boeing 737-800, catering to one of the destination city’s major airports that sees over three million passengers annually.
The Athens (ATH) → Chania (CHQ) route is operated by Aegean Airlines, Ryanair. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 7.9/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Chania the average ATFM delay is 2.8 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Athens the average ATFM delay is 2.8 minutes.
Heading to Chania: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Athens (ATH) to Chania (CHQ) heads south for about 268 km, a flight time of roughly 45m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Athens the average ATFM delay is 2.8 min (atfm); arriving into Chania it is 2.8 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryanair (FR) | 80% | 32 min | 2.2% |
Airlines operating ATH-CHQ
Airports
Frequently asked questions about ATH-CHQ
The flight from Athens (ATH) to Chania (CHQ) takes about 45 min. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: Aegean Airlines, Ryanair.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Chania, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
The Athens-Chania route is about 268 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €250, barring extraordinary circumstances.
