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Checking in at Chania Airport
There are two different ways to check in at Chania Airport; online with your chosen airline at least 24 hours before your flight, or at the check-in desks located in the Chania Airport Departures Hall. There will be screens showing which check-in desk is for your flight, but you can also use our live flight departures from Chania Airport tracker above.
Where to check in? The check-in desks are located on the Ground Floor of Chania Airport Departures.
When to arrive at Chania Airport?
It’s very important to check your airline’s guidance on arrival times for your flight, and the airline’s check-in desk opening hours. As Chania Airport is small, the average time to arrive at departures at Chania Airport is at least 2 hours before an international or European flight and 1.5 hours before a domestic flight to the rest of Greece.
What’s next?
If you have luggage that you need to check, you can do this directly at the check-in desk with your airline. Make sure you check your airline’s baggage weight policies before arriving at the airport to avoid extra fees. If you’re travelling with carry-on luggage, you can head straight to security.
Before entering security, you will be met by a member of staff who will check your ID and boarding pass, be sure to have these clearly on display as you enter security at Chania Airport Departures. You will then be asked to place all your personal belongings, including keys, phones, watches, money and tablets into the bins provided. Any liquids that you have with you must be under 100 ml or will need to be discarded at this time. Your belongings will then pass through the scanner on the belt, and you will also pass through a scanner and can collect your belongings on the other side.
The time taken to get through security is usually 10 to 15 minutes, however, this time may increase during peak travel months and times.
What to do in Departures at Chania Airport?
While you wait for your flight, there are plenty of things to keep you occupied in Chania Airport Departures. Feeling a little hungry? Chania Airport has multiple cafes and restaurants for you to enjoy on both the Ground Floor and Level 1 of departures, such as Labyrinth Flavours, Goody’s Burger House and Everest. You can stop off at the duty-free Chania Airport Departures shops which have something for everyone. There’s also complimentary unlimited free WiFi in departures at Chania Airport for all passengers to enjoy and stay connected.
*Explore more things to do at Departures in Chania Airport, Crete, by checking out our complete Chania Airport Guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are my shopping options at Chania Airport Departures?
There are quite a few Chania Airport Departures shops available. If you’re looking for that perfect holiday perfume, a pair of new sunglasses or gifts for loved ones, you can visit the Hellenic Duty-Free Shops at CHQ. For a bite to eat before your flight, you can enjoy Italian food at Forna Luca, some Greek snacks at Creat, or a delicious burger at Goody’s.