Flights Athens → Chania
ATH → CHQ
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 8.8/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Chania the average ATFM delay is 0.0 minutes (main cause: ATC pre-departure). 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 0.0 min (ATC pre-departure).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryanair (FR) | 85% | 23 min | 0.6% |
Airlines operating ATH-CHQ
Airports
Frequently asked questions about ATH-CHQ
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.
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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.
