Travelling
Crete is a favorite Greek Island. It’s packed with rural charm, famous archaeological sites, seaside towns with fabulous seafood, caves of historic significance and more.
CHANIA AIRPORT
Chania airport access: At Chania airport there are only a few, infrequent, buses – a taxi is the best option if you are not renting a car.
A taxi into the town takes 20 minutes and costs 14-16 euros and about 35 euros to Almyrida.
Parking: There is paid (quite expensive) parking, running in front of the airport building. Long term (lower cost) Parking is available a few hundred metres before the airport gates. The long term rental place offers pick up when you arrive service, taking you with their van to the parking lot.
Airport facilities:
Cash/ATM machine for cash advances and withdrawal.
Coffee and snacks are available.
“Duty-free” shop and giftshops.
Tel: 28210-63245, 83800.
Coffee and snacks are available.
“Duty-free” shop and giftshops.
Tel: 28210-63245, 83800.
BY FERRY
A superb way of enjoying the journey to Crete is to fly to Athens and take the ferry from Piraeus (Pireas) – the port serving Athens. The new Athens airport makes this a slightly slower process because it is further from the port, but it’s worth the extra time for a still-romantic way to travel. A trip to Greece has long been associated with the idea of approaching the island of Crete (Chania), early in the morning, standing on the deck of one of those famous ferries – an enthralling and gentle way to arrive at destination.
These overnight ANEK Lines takes 8-9 hours. During summer there are daytime trips. Departure at 9 am from Pireus and Souda port.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The ferries sail when the weather is considered suitable and stable conditions are predicted. If the weather is bad, sailings will be cancelled (not often – but there are a few such days every year), and you should be accommodated on the next available sailing.
