Crete Airport Chania is located in Greece. It is also referred to as Souda AB Airport. It is situated at the east end of Chania, just about 10 km to the north west of the Crete Island, which is the largest island in Greece. It is a sister airport to the Heraklion airport. Both are international airports of great reputation. The airport has two large terminals that cater to the flight needs of passengers. One is for domestic flights while the other is for international flights.
The airport is well organized. The smart work of the airport staff contributes to the serenity of the airport. For example, the issue of picking up your luggage at the baggage claim area desk is quite minimal. You do not need to stand in line for a long time before you can get your luggage. Your luggage is completely safe because of the security and vigilance of the staffs working at the luggage desk.
Chania Airport has arrays of car hire companies, both local and international that sees to your transportation need. If you book the cars online you can pick it up immediately when you arrive at the airport. Internationally acclaimed car hire companies such as Europcar, Hertz, Budget, etc have their car hire business situated in the airport. It is always advisable to book the car online, before your arrival at the airport. This is to make it faster for you to leave from the airport after your arrival.
There are also other local transportation systems at Crete Airport, which include buses, shuttles and taxis. They are viable alternatives to a car hire. If you wish to board the bus, from the airport to the city of Chania, it will cost you about 1 Euro. Boarding the taxi will cost about 25 Euro. The prices are very flexible, based on the current economic condition of the country. While taking the bus or taxi to the city, the driver will stop for you at intercity bus stations where finding your destination will be easy.
The airport has other important facilities that will make your journey hassle free. The airport offers the presence of commercial banks for your financial transactions. A lot of ATMs are available for easy money withdrawal. With your master card, you can withdraw any amount which your bank account permits. You do not need to carry a lot of cash in your pockets, because of the presence of the ATMs. An exchange bureau is also located in the airport for the exchange of money to the currency which is used in Greece.
There are hotels around the airport where you can lodge. If your flight arrives at the airport late at night or you depart early in the morning you can always find your way to the airport, because they function 24 hours.
