CHQ Airport (Chania International Airport) – Cargo, Address, Transit

About This Airport

3,952,126 passengers and 26,502 aircraft movements in 2024, up 8.3 per cent — Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ, LGSA) is Greece's sixth-busiest airport and the main gateway to western Crete, but the figures describe a holiday airport rather than a freight one. Owned by the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority and operated under concession by Fraport Greece, the field sits on the Akrotiri peninsula some 14 kilometres from the city of Chania and shares its runway with the Souda Bay naval and air base. No dedicated freighter services operate here; cargo travels as belly capacity on Aegean, Ryanair and the many seasonal carriers, with the capacity squeeze that summer peaks imply. Larger or time-critical consignments for western Crete are therefore routed through Heraklion (HER) about 130 kilometres east, the island's stronger cargo gateway, or directly through Athens (ATH). For general cargo and full loads the ferry link remains decisive: the port of Souda, immediately south of the airport, connects western Crete with Piraeus. As an EU location, shipments from within the single market need no customs clearance, while third-country goods are normally cleared in Heraklion or Athens.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code of Chania International Airport?▼

The IATA code of Chania International Airport is CHQ. This three-letter code is used for unique airport identification in international air transport.

Where is Chania International Airport located?▼

Chania International Airport is located in Souda, GR.

What is the ICAO code of Chania International Airport?▼

The ICAO code of Chania International Airport is LGSA. This four-letter code is used internationally in aviation.

What is the elevation of Chania International Airport?▼

Chania International Airport is at an elevation of 149 meters (490 ft) above sea level.

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