Flights
The best airport to fly into is Chania International Airport (CHQ), which is approximately a forty minute drive to Villa Nora. There are direct flights available from Europe, but flights from the United States typically require a change in Athens (ATH), Frankfurt, London, or Istanbul (depending upon the airline). The availability and frequency of flights increases from early summer thru fall, due to the tourist season.
Once in Athens, it is easy to catch a short flight from Athens to Chania with Aegean Airlines. You may book a flight at https://en.aegeanair.com/
You should allow for at least a 2.5 hour layover if you plan to fly straight thru to Chania after arriving from the United States. You must clear customs and in many cases recheck your baggage.
There is also an overnight ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Chania (Souda) that you can book with a sleeping cabin at Αρχική (bluestarferries.com), but I recommend flying because it’s only a 40-minute flight and you will already be at the airport.
As most flights from Athens to the United States depart mid-morning, it’s best to fly to Athens the evening before you fly home to the U.S. and book a hotel room at or near the airport. You can book an overnight stay at the Sofitel Athens Airport (at the airport directly across from arrivals, and the hotel has an excellent rooftop restaurant and bar where you can enjoy a meal before bed). A budget-conscious alternative is to book at a less expensive Holiday Inn near the airport that offers a free shuttle.
Nonstop flight options to Athens from the United States
- American Airlines – Philadelphia (PHL) to Athens (ATH)
- American Airlines – Charlotte (CLT) to Athens (ATH)- Seasonal (Starting June 05, 2025)
- American Airlines – Chicago (ORD) to Athens (ATH)
- Delta Airlines – Atlanta (ATL) to Athens (ATH)- Seasonal
- Delta Airlines – New York (JFK) to Athens (ATH)
- Delta Airlines – Boston to Athens (ATH)
- Emirates – Newark (EWR) to Athens (ATH)
- Norse Atlantic Airways – New York (JFK) to Athens (ATH)
- United Airlines – Newark to Athens (ATH)
- United Airlines – Washington (IAD) to Athens (ATH)
- United Airlines – Chicago (ORD) to Athens (ATH)
Nonstop flight options to Chania & Athens from Frankfurt, Germany
- Discover Airlines – Frankfurt (FRA) to Chania (CHQ)
- Condor – Frankfurt (FRA) to Chania (CHQ)
- Aegean Airlines – Frankfurt (FRA) to Athens (ATH)
- Lufthansa – Frankfurt (FRA) to Athens (ATH)