Chania Airport (CHQ)

Chania Airport, western Crete’s main gateway, is located 14 kilometres from the city. Most travellers arrive on tour operator packages including bus transfer or car hire. Independent travellers can catch a taxi into town.

• Web:

  www.chq-airport.gr/en

• Address:

  Chania Airport, Chania

• Phone:

  +30 28210 83800

Public Transport

From 6 am to 6 pm, public buses serve the coast road to and from Chania, stopping at the resorts. In Chania, town buses serve the modern districts, but the Old Town is small enough to walk around, and its lanes are too narrow for buses.

• Web:

  www.bus-service-crete-ktel.com

Taxi

Chania’s blue and white taxis can be hailed or phoned. Tips are optional.

• Web:

  www.chania-taxi.com

• Phone:

  +30 2821 098 700 / +30 2821 098 701

• More info:

  www.chaniataxi.gr

Electricity

220V

Pharmacy

On the door of any pharmacy a list shows which pharmacy is on night duty. You can recognize the pharmacies through a green cross on the door. Normal business hours are 8 am-1 pm and 5 pm-8.30 pm. Apotheke Chania 31 Chatzimichali Giannari +30 2821 002252

Post

The main post office in central Chania is located on Peridou Street. Stamps can be bought at many shops.

• Address:

  Peridou Street, Chania

• Opening hours:

  Mon - Fri: 7 am to 8 pm, and Sat 8 am to 2 pm. Small offices open Mon - Fri: 8 pm to 2 pm.

• More info:

  Around the corner of Kydonias Street