Search Flights from Kavala to Chania

Kavala is a small city known to be among the most beautiful seaside cities of Greece. Known for its beautiful beaches and plenty of entertainment places, Kavala attracts many tourists. One of the easiest ways to travel to Kavala is to fly to Megas Alexandros Apt Airport.

The airport, which is located approximately 30 kilometers away from the city, is situated near the town called Chrysoupolis. There is no railway station near the city. In addition, public transportation to and from the airport is extremely limited. Therefore, it is easier to get to the airport by taking a taxi, renting a car or by taking the advantage of the private shuttle services provided by the hotel where you stay.

Bus

Although public transportation is limited, there are the buses that provide transportation from the city center to the airport. Those who want a faster public transportation can take the advantage of the express bus lines that depart twice on weekdays at 06:15 and 18:15 and on Saturdays at 07:10 and 19:15; on Sundays and holidays, you can benefit from the express line only at 19:15.

It is possible to reach the airport in half an hour by means of express lines. However, the buses following the long route do not have regular departure times.

Shuttle Service

You can also take advantage of the private shuttle services provided by the hotels or some private companies. If you are staying at a hotel, you can get detailed information about the shuttle services to the airport.

Taxi

Taking a taxi is one of the most practical alternatives to reach the airport. As you won't have any difficulty finding a taxi in the city center, taxi fares are much more affordable compared to Europe.

Rent a car

If you prefer, you can rent a car from the car rental companies in the city center and reach the airport faster and more comfortably. It is also possible to reserve the rental car you want in advance by means of online booking option.

Airport Information

Megas Alexandros Apt, also known as Kavala International Airport, serves in a limited area. If you need to spend some time at the airport, you can benefit from a café-restaurant and a shopping store that are in your service.

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.

Bus

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. 

Taxi

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.

Car Rental  

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.