Popular Airport | Chania Intl. - Daskalogiannis Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 12 hour 20 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 6178 Miles |
Passengers who want to travel to Malay Airport from Caticlan city center or from other nearby cities and regions can use taxis, boats or private shuttles. Although the boats are not used to get to the airport directly, they may be preferred to travel from many of the islands and the center to beaches near the airport.
Taxis are the most practical and fastest means to get to the airport from Caticlan city center. Moreover, taxi fares are very affordable as many other vehicles. If the distance between where you are to arrive at Malay Airport and the airport is long, you can negotiate a fixed fare by negotiating with the driver, or you can share the taxi with other passengers going to the airport.
After reaching the nearest pier by boat from the islands and beaches near the airport, you can travel to the airport by taxi or private vehicles from here and you can be at the airport terminal in a shorter time. Boat fares are not high, as other vehicles, but they can be a more expensive vehicle for those coming from distant locations.
Private shuttles are preferred by those who want to come directly from Caticlan and other areas close to the airport. The prices of the shuttles that take passengers to the airport with ease can vary depending on factors such as the time, duration, distance and the number of passengers travelling.
Malay Airport, which serves the city of Caticlan and other areas in its vicinity, is a small-sized airport, from where regional charter flights are operated usually. The airport, where there are consultation desks and waiting rooms, is used by passengers who want to travel to different destinations in the region.
The journey from Chania Airport, which is also known as Daskalogiannis Airport, to the city centre takes approximately 30 minutes. During the operational times of the airport you can rent a car, use taxis, or rent a car to reach Chania centre.
Taking the bus is the most economic and practical method of reached the city centre from the airport but doesn’t match the comfort and convenience of taking a taxi. Rented cars are especially useful for passengers who have to travel long distances. If you wish to rent a car from Chania Airport, then you must reserve the vehicle before you arrive and get your car by going directly to the rental office in the airport once you land.
This is the only form of public transport from Chania Airport to the city centre. The bus service starts early in the morning and buses depart at 07:15, 9:15, 10:45, 14:15, 16:50, 18:50, and at 21:15 every day. The journey from Chania Airport to the city centre takes around 30 minutes. You can buy the ticket from inside the bus if you want to take advantage of this inexpensive and relatively comfortable way of transport.
It’s possible to reach Chania quickly by finding a taxi from the arrivals exit. Taxis are useful for families who are carrying luggage or other items. The cost of taxis vary depending on distance but since the airport is a little far from the city centre the price of the journey may be a tad high. Those wishing to save a bit of money can take a bus to the city centre and then take a taxi to their final destination from there to cut costs. Another way to reduce the price of the journey is to try your luck with the drivers to see if they will bargain. You can also make an online reservation so that a vehicle is waiting for you at the terminal exit when you arrive.
You may prefer to hire a car to make the journey from Chania Airport. You can call +30 28210 63.553 for Europcar, +30 28210 63.385 for Hertz, or +30 28210 68.782 for Kappa to reserve a rental car. Once you have claimed your rental car from the in front of the terminal, you can reach the city centre in 20 or 30 minutes by following road signs to Chania city centre.