Souda to Spata-Artemida (CHQ–ATH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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CHQ–ATH is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Aegean Airlines, Big Sky Airlines and Ryanair lead the route. The flight covers 167 miles in approximately 0h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A3 Aegean Airlines Also: AC, EK, HO | 34 | 321, 32Q | 0h40-0h50 | – | Star Alliance | AC, EK, HO |
| GQ Big Sky Airlines Also: EY | 20 | 32N, ATR | 0h55-1h | – | – | EY |
| FR Ryanair | 4 | 73H | 0h55 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Spata-Artemida from Souda
| Metric | CHQ→ATH | HER→ATH | JTR→ATH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CHQ | – | 59 mi | 95 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 6 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 77 | 120 | 188 |
| Flight time | 0h 50m | 0h 50m | 0h 40m |
Travel Essentials
CHQ: EEST · ATH: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Souda, it's 6:00 PM in Spata-Artemida.
Metro Line 3 departs from the basement level of the terminal to central Athens every 30 minutes (€10, 40 min). Express buses X95 (Syntagma), X96 (Piraeus port), and X93 (long-distance bus terminal) run 24 hours a day for €6.20. Taxis queue outside arrivals with fixed rates: €40 to the city centre during the day, €55 at night and on public holidays. Meters still run but the flat rate applies if higher.Rental car desks are in the arrivals area. The airport is 33 km east of Athens via the Attiki Odos motorway (toll). Ferries to the Greek islands depart from Piraeus port; the X96 bus connects the airport to the port directly.
Mediterranean climate. Summers (June–August) are hot and dry at 30–38°C with intense sunshine and very little rain. Flying conditions are excellent. Summer heat can affect tarmac operations. The airport sits on a coastal plain exposed to the Meltemi northerly winds in July–August, which can cause turbulence on approach but rarely close the airport.
Winters (December–February) are mild and rainy at 8–14°C. Snow is rare in Athens but occasional. Thunderstorms in autumn (October–November) can produce sharp delays. ATH has among the most reliable flying conditions of any major European hub.
CHQ–ATH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CHQ to ATH
Chania International Airport (CHQ) and Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) are connected by nonstop service from Aegean Airlines, Big Sky Airlines and Ryanair. With 77 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CHQ to ATH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CHQ to ATH is about 0 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 167 miles (268 km). There are approximately 77 weekly flights outbound and 84 return, totaling 161 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Belgrade Nikola Tesla, Vienna and Munich. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Heraklion (HER), Santorini Island (JTR) and Crete Island (JSH).