Chania - Essential Information
Airports
Chania Airport, western Crete’s main gateway, is 14 km from the city. Most travellers arrive on tour operator packages including bus transfer or car hire. Independent travellers can catch a taxi into town for around €15.
Public transport
From 6 am to 6 pm, public buses serve the coast road to and from Chania, stopping at the resorts. Fare from Chania to Platanias: €1.50.
In Chania, town buses serve the modern districts, but the Old Town is small enough to walk around, and its lanes are too narrow for buses.
Taxi
Chania’s blue and white taxis can be hailed or phoned. Fares are around €0.40 p/km, or about €0.60 p/km out of town or between midnight and 5 am. Tips are optional.
Post
The main post office in central Chania is located on Peridou Street. Stamps can be bought at many shops.
Pharmacy
On the door of any pharmacy a list shows which pharmacy is on night duty. You can recognize the pharmacies through a green cross on the door. Normal business hours are 8 am-1 pm and 5 pm-8.30 pm.
Dentist
In emergency go to Chania Hospital, in Mournies, 2 km south of the city centre.
Telephone
Country code: +30
Area code: 28210
Note that numbers and codes within Greece do not begin with a 0.
Electricity
220V
