Chania airport is an international airport serving domestic and international flights. You can rent a car at chania airport and visit all the area beauties. Chania airport is also known as Ioannis Daskalogiannis, a Cretan rebel who fought against the Ottoman Empire during the 18th century. It is located near Souda Bay on the Akrotiri peninsula of Crete. The airport is used by the Hellenic Air Force as well. Air Force One carrying U.S. President Donald Trump had a stopover for refueling during his historic travel to Singapore to meet with the leader of North Korea Kim Jong-un.
The Chania airport is just 14 kilometers from the city of Chania or a 20 minute drive. During the high season in summer the airport of Chania hosts flights from many European countries including Great Britain, Germany, Finland, Sweden and Norway. It worth mentioning, that Chania Airport is a major hub for Ryanair, connecting Chania with major European Cities.