CHQ
Chania International Airport
Chania · GreeceICAO LGSA
Chania International Airport (CHQ) is an airport serving Chania, Greece, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 35° 31' 54.1" N, 24° 8' 58.9" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 490 feet (149 meters) above sea level. With 37 direct destinations served by 11 airlines, it is a significant regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Europe/Athens (GMT+3).
Destinations
37
Airlines
11
Elevation ft
490/ 149m
Europe/Athens
GMT+3
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Airport Details
IATA Code
CHQ
ICAO Code
LGSA
City
Chania
Country
Greece
Elevation
490 ft
Local Time
09:31 PM (GMT+3)
Coordinates
Latitude:35.5317°
Longitude:24.1497°
Popular Routes from CHQ
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATH | Athens, Greece | 166 mi | 0h 49m | short-haul | 68 kg | View |
| SKG | Thessaloniki, Greece | 350 mi | 1h 10m | short-haul | 144 kg | View |
| VIE | Vienna, Austria | 951 mi | 2h 28m | medium-haul | 239 kg | View |
| OSL | Oslo, Norway | 1,797 mi | 4h 4m | medium-haul | 451 kg | View |
| AMS | Amsterdam, Netherlands | 1,499 mi | 3h 30m | medium-haul | 376 kg | View |
| ARN | Stockholm, Sweden | 1,690 mi | 3h 52m | medium-haul | 424 kg | View |
| BGO | Bergen, Norway | 1,908 mi | 4h 17m | medium-haul | 479 kg | View |
| BGY | Bergamo, Italy | 1,030 mi | 2h 37m | medium-haul | 259 kg | View |
| BLL | Billund, Denmark | 1,566 mi | 3h 38m | medium-haul | 393 kg | View |
| BOH | Bournemouth, United Kingdom | 1,668 mi | 3h 49m | medium-haul | 419 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at CHQ
11 active airlines serving Chania International Airport.
Aegean Airlines
A3Greece
Air Berlin
ABGermany
Austrian Airlines
OSAustria
Condor Flugdienst
DEGermany
Niki
HGAustria
Norwegian Air Shuttle
DYNorway
Olympic Airlines
OAGreece
Ryanair
FRIreland
Scandinavian Airlines System
SKSweden
Transavia Holland
HVNetherlands
easyJet
U2United Kingdom
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Chania International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport | HER | Heraklion | Greece | 96 km |
| Milos Airport | MLO | Milos | Greece | 133 km |
| Kithira Airport | KIT | Kithira | Greece | 131 km |
| Santorini Airport | JTR | Thira | Greece | 154 km |
| Sitia Airport | JSH | Sitia | Greece | 181 km |
| Paros National Airport | PAS | Paros | Greece | 187 km |
| Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport | ATH | Athens | Greece | 267 km |
| Syros Airport | JSY | Syros Island | Greece | 222 km |
Other Airports in Greece
Dimokritos Airport
AXDAlexandroupolis
Astypalaia Airport
JTYAstypalaia
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
ATHAthens
Chios Island National Airport
JKHChios
Naxos Airport
JNXCyclades Islands
Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport
HERHeraklion
Ikaria Airport
JIKIkaria
Ioannina Airport
IOAIoannina
Kalamata Airport
KLXKalamata
Kalymnos Airport
JKLKalymnos
Karpathos Airport
AOKKarpathos
Kasos Airport
KSJKasos
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 35° 31' 54.1" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 24° 8' 58.9" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 35.531700
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 24.149700
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Europe/Athens
- UTC Offset
- GMT+3
- Current Local Time
- 09:31 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 490 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 149 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Chania International Airport?
The IATA code for Chania International Airport is CHQ, and its ICAO code is LGSA. The airport is located in Chania, Greece.
How many destinations can you fly to from CHQ?
There are 37 direct destinations available from Chania International Airport (CHQ) in Chania, Greece.
What airlines fly from CHQ?
There are 11 airlines operating from CHQ, including Aegean Airlines, Air Berlin, Austrian Airlines, Condor Flugdienst, Niki, and more.
What timezone is Chania International Airport in?
Chania International Airport is in the Europe/Athens timezone (GMT+3). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Chania International Airport?
Chania International Airport sits at an elevation of 490 feet (149 meters) above sea level.
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