Shortest Flight
Qatar Airways
16 Sep, Wed
Abu Dhabi – Chania
10h 40m
2 stop
AUH–CHQ
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Quick Flight Summary from Abu Dhabi to Chania
Key numbers to know before you book
- Direct flight duration 11 hour 55 min
- Arrival airports CHQ
- Best days to book Wednesday, Thursday
- Average over the last 30 days AED 1,769
Cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi to Chania
Etihad Airways
24 Sep, Thu
Abu Dhabi – Chania
11h 10m
1 stop
AUH–CHQ
Last update: 05 September 2026 19:01
Estimated Prices for Abu Dhabi to Chania Flights
Cheapest Day17 September Thursday
Best Price
AED 1,654
Average Price
AED 1,813
AED 1,972
AED 1,654
Key Features of the Airlines
- Star Alliance Member
- Complimentary Meals
- 2x23kg Baggage
- Premium Abu Dhabi Carrier
- Generous Baggage
- Award-Winning Service
- Best LCC Middle East
- Flexible Rebooking
- Wide Domestic Network
- Budget Abu Dhabi Flights
- Modern A320 Fleet
- Digital-First Experience
- oneworld Member
- Jordan Flag Carrier
- Full Service
Information compiled by AI. For the most up-to-date information, contact the airline.
Transportation to Airport from Abu Dhabi City Center
Zayed International Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport is 30 kilometers in the east of the city center. The city center is easily reached by shuttle, city bus or taxi. You can also rent a car from the offices of car rental companies located in the city center and at the airport.
Airport Shuttle
You can make benefit of the 24-hour shuttle service to go to the airport. You can easily get to the airport from the city center with services arranged according to flight departure times.
City Bus
In the United Arab Emirates, especially in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, public transport is quite inadequate. However, you can still try buses A1. You can use this option to get to the airport from the city center.
Taxi
The most common means of transportation in Abu Dhabi are taxis. Because of the inadequate public transportation, the public prefer the taxi. Taxi prices are also reasonable because the country is rich in oil reserves. You can consider the taxi option to reach the airport.
Private Car
It is one of the easiest ways to get to the airport. Abu Dhabi has wide, high standard urban roads. Traffic density is experienced at certain hours in the city center. You can easily reach the airport by connecting to the E20 and E22 motorway from the city center with your private car.
Airport Information
Abu Dhabi Airport offers you many options. If you like, you can spend your time in cafés and restaurants such as Mc Donalds, O'Brien's, Panapolis, Illy Espressamante or you can enjoy duty free shopping. You can evaluate your time in spa and massage rooms until your flight is up, and you can make your business negotiations in the exclusive VIP lounges.
Transportation to Chania City Center from Airport
Chania Intl. - Daskalogiannis Airport
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.
Chania Weather
5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature
Today
Sunday
6 Sep
31°23°
Monday
7 Sep
31°24°
Tuesday
8 Sep
28°22°
Wednesday
9 Sep
28°22°
Thursday
10 Sep
29°22°
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Which airports can I use for Abu Dhabi-Chania flights?
Which airports can I use for Abu Dhabi-Chania flights?
For Abu Dhabi-Chania flights, you can use Zayed International Airport, Abu Dhabi Bus Station, Sir Bani Yas Island Airport as departure airport, and Chania Intl. - Daskalogiannis Airport for arrival.
How many kilometers is the flight distance from Abu Dhabi-Chania and how long does the flight take?
How many kilometers is the flight distance from Abu Dhabi-Chania and how long does the flight take?
The flight distance between Abu Dhabi-Chania is 3153 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 3 hour 50 minutes.
Which day is the most convenient for Abu Dhabi-Chania flights?
Which day is the most convenient for Abu Dhabi-Chania flights?
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Abu Dhabi-Chania flights is Monday.
Abu Dhabi-Chania: which airline is better value on this route?
Abu Dhabi-Chania: which airline is better value on this route?
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Qatar Airways starts from approximately AED 1,654.
| Airline | Price | Standard inclusions |
|---|---|---|
 Qatar Airways | AED 1,654 | 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 25 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / Complimentary Refreshments |
 Gulf Air | AED 1,972 | 1 piece cabin baggage / 1 piece X 25 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / Complimentary Refreshments |
 Etihad Airways | AED 2,430 | 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / No changes allowed / Full Refund (up to 48 hours) / Complimentary Refreshments |
Last update: 06.09.2026
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