Athens (ATH) to Chania (CHQ) flights

An economy award from Athens (ATH) to Chania (CHQ) starts at 3,000 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on Aegean Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Athens (ATH) to Chania (CHQ): Aegean Airlines, Ryanair and Sky Express. The two airports are 166 miles (267 km) apart. Aegean Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 7 ways to fly it with one stop, through Heraklion, Rhodes and Thessaloniki and more.
How many miles ATH to CHQ costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Emirates SkywardsOn Aegean Airlines | 3,000 | $5β380 |
| Etihad GuestOn Aegean Airlines | 6,000 | $5β280 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Aegean Airlines | 7,500 | $33β58 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Aegean Airlines | 15,000 | $5β30 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Aegean Airlines | 15,000 | $30β55 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Aegean Airlines | 15,000 | $5β30 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Aegean Airlines | 15,000 | $5β30 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Aegean Airlines | 15,000 | $5β70 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Aegean Airlines | 17,500 | $5β30 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Aegean Airlines | 30,000 | $49.80β424.80 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from ATH to CHQ
- Aegean AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 12 programsWho books it

- RyanairNot in an alliance

- GQSky ExpressNot in an alliance
Book ATH to CHQ with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Aegean Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Aegean Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Aegean Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Aegean Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Aegean Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Aegean Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Aegean Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Aegean Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Aegean Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Aegean Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Aegean Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks Aegean Airlines
ATH to CHQ with one stop
7 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Heraklion (HER)Sky Express and Aegean Airlines, then TUI fly BelgiumGQ
TB - Via Rhodes (RHO)Aegean Airlines and Sky Express, then Neos
GQNO - Via Thessaloniki (SKG)Aegean Airlines and Sky Express the whole way
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GQ - Via Sofia (SOF)Aegean Airlines, Bulgaria Air and 1 more, then Ryanair
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- Via Bari (BRI)Ryanair the whole way



- Via Paphos (PFO)Ryanair the whole way



- Via Malta (MLA)Ryanair the whole way



ATH to CHQ: common questions
How many miles does ATH to CHQ cost?
In economy it starts at 3,000 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on Aegean Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5. Next cheapest: Etihad Guest (6,000), Air Canada Aeroplan (7,500) and ANA Mileage Club (15,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from ATH to CHQ?
Aegean Airlines (Star Alliance), Ryanair and Sky Express fly nonstop from Athens (ATH) to Chania (CHQ).
How far is Athens from Chania by plane?
Athens (ATH) and Chania (CHQ) are 166 miles (267 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book ATH to CHQ award flights?
12 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer and 4 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Athens and Chania?
The most direct connections are through Heraklion (HER), Rhodes (RHO), Thessaloniki (SKG), Sofia (SOF) and Bari (BRI). On 4 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Aegean Airlines through Thessaloniki.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.








