Flights Chania → Athens
CHQ → ATH
How long is the flight from Chania to Athens?
The flight from Chania (CHQ) to Athens (ATH) 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 the cities of Chania and Athens, operating with aircraft such as the Airbus A320, De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q, and Boeing 737-800. The destination airport in Athens opened in 2001 and serves over 24 million passengers annually.
The Chania (CHQ) → Athens (ATH) route is operated by Aegean Airlines, Ryanair. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 7.6/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Athens the average ATFM delay is 2.8 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Chania the average ATFM delay is 2.8 minutes.
Heading to Athens: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Chania (CHQ) to Athens (ATH) heads north for about 268 km, a flight time of roughly 45m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Chania the average ATFM delay is 2.8 min (atfm); arriving into Athens 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 CHQ-ATH
Airports
Frequently asked questions about CHQ-ATH
The flight from Chania (CHQ) to Athens (ATH) 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.
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The Chania-Athens 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.
