Chios Airport: frequently asked questions
General
How early should I arrive at Chios Airport?
Ninety minutes for the domestic flights, two hours for the summer charters. The hall is small and the queues short outside August.
How can I check live arrivals and departures at Chios Airport?
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Transport
How far is Chios Airport from Chios Town?
About 4 km: 10 minutes and roughly €10 by taxi, or the city bus for €1.60. Karfas beach is the same distance the other way.
Is there a bus from Chios Airport?
Yes, the Chios city bus passes the airport gate every 30–60 minutes all year on the Karfas line, €1.60 to the town centre. KTEL coaches to the villages leave from the station in town.
How much is a taxi from Chios Airport to Mesta or Pyrgi?
About €45 to Mesta and €40 to Pyrgi by day, 35–45 minutes south. Book ahead in summer; the fleet is small.
How do I get from Chios Airport to the ferry for Çeşme?
The boats leave from the main port in Chios Town, ten minutes away by taxi (about €10) or city bus. Several sailings a day in summer, 30 minutes across, passport control on both sides.
Parking
Where can I park at Chios Airport?
In the car park in front of the terminal, from about €2 an hour or €8 a day, first 15 minutes free. It fills only in August and at Christmas.
Car rental
Which car rental companies are at Chios Airport?
Avis, Budget and Hertz alongside several Chian companies, with desks at the terminal or delivery to hotels; the cars are parked in front of the building.
Do I need a car on Chios?
For the town and Karfas, no. For the mastic villages, Nea Moni, the west beaches and the north coast, yes; the KTEL reaches them only a few times a day.
See also
Prices and timetables are indicative and change seasonally. Confirm before you travel.