Travelling from Demokritos Airport (AXD) to Chania International Airport (CHQ): what you need to know
Alexandroupolis Dimokritos and Chania are in the same timezone, UTC+2.
To ensure you get on your AXD to CHQ flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Break up your flight or take a detour to a new city with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Demokritos Airport to Chania International Airport. Many passengers pass through Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport when flying between AXD and CHQ.
How to find the cheapest flights from Demokritos Airport (AXD) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)
Right now, 53 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Demokritos Airport to Chania International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 125 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from AXD to CHQ, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when looking for your flight from Demokritos Airport to Chania International Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from AXD to CHQ by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Demokritos Airport to Chania International Airport.
Handy information about Demokritos Airport (AXD)
Demokritos Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from AXD land at their destination as scheduled 86.32% of the time.
Demokritos Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Alexandroupolis Dimokritos. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Demokritos Airport to Chania International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near AXD:
Arriving at Chania International Airport (CHQ)
Consider staying in a hotel close to CHQ if you're catching a late Demokritos Airport to Chania International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Hit the road running by picking up a Chania International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Abbycar, Carwiz or Centauro and explore beyond Chania's usual tourist stops.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Chania International Airport around four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to central Chania
Chania International Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from the centre of Chania. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Chania International Airport (CHQ)
The quietest month for a flight from Demokritos Airport to Chania International Airport is January, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Chania based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Before locking in your flight from Demokritos Airport to Chania International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Chania, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from AXD to CHQ in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be discovered once you've seen Chania. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Around 483 kilometres north of Chania, Larisa is another favourite stop in Greece. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.