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The journey from Chania city centre to the airport takes around 30 minutes, but this can be reduced to 20 minutes depending on your choice of transport. Taking one of the hourly buses that leave from the city centre is the most economic way to go to the airport. If you prioritise comfort over economy then you can take a taxi. This takes around 20 to 30 minutes, which means that it may turn out to be a more expensive option that doesn’t really save you any time. If you want to reach Chania Airport with a rented vehicle then there are some international car rental companies in the city centre.  

Bus

The daily bus service from Chania city centre starts with the first bus at 05:45 and continues with buses departing at 08:30, 09:30, 13:00, 16:30, 17:00 and 20:30. You can reach Chania Airport in around 30 minutes by taking these buses from the designated stop that you can find in the city centre. You can buy your ticket once you get on the bus, and will be in should find yourself in front of the terminal at the end of a comfortable journey. You could walk to the bus stop in the centre is this is possible, or alternatively, take a taxi if it’s too far to walk. This will almost halve the cost of using a taxi to go all the way to the airport.

Taxi

The journey from the city centre to Chania Airport usually takes between 20 to 30 minutes with a taxi. It’s probably the quickest form of transport you can take to the airport depending on the traffic. The price can vary depending on criteria such as what time you take it and how far away you are from the airport. It’s a lot more comfortable to take a taxi directly to the airport, so you might choose this option even though it’s more expensive when compared with taking the bus.

Car Rental

There are some rental car companies such as Europcar, Kappa, and Hertz, which provide convenient options for those wishing to use a hired car to make the journey. You can call Hertz on +30 28210 63 385, or Europcar on +30 28210 63 553, to reserve your car. It’s also possible to reserve a car and make the payment online. Don’t forget to bring the necessary travel and licence documents with you when you pick up your car from the offices in the city centre.  

Airport Information

Chania Airport has a post office and vehicles to help disabled passengers around the airport alongside standard airport features such as waiting areas, help desks, and luggage check-in. There are restaurants and cafes for any passengers who are hungry or thirsty. There are also small shops where you can buy newspapers and magazines, a VIP waiting lounge, and a bank.  

If you want to park your car at Chania airport then you can use either the long or short stay car park. Passengers travelling with babies and small children can take advantage of the family rooms. Those wanting to buy souvenirs can look through the items offered at the airport. 

Abu Dhabi International Airport is 30 kilometers east of the city center. You can easily reach the city center by shuttle bus, city bus or taxi. You can also rent a car from companies located in the city center and at the airport.

Airport Shuttle

Some airline companies flying to Abu Dhabi International Airport offer a free 24-hour shuttle service which you can benefit to go both to the airport and the city center.

City Bus

You can reach the city by taking buses A1, which depart from the airport every 40 minutes.

Taxi

Taxi is one of the alternatives that can be considered to reach the city. The most common means of transport in Abu Dhabi is taxi. However, since demand is high, you can wait for a long time under heat. Almost all the taxis accept credit cards. If you are traveling for business purposes, buying a voucher may be beneficial.

Car Rental

Renting a car is one of the most reasonable options for transportation in Abu Dhabi. Because the United Arab Emirates is a fortunate country in terms of oil reserves, oil prices are quite low. If you want to take advantage of this, it is possible to find many car rental offices in the city center and at the airport.