Travel

The Conference Center of MAICh is located 3 km south-east of Chania city center, 13 km from the airport and 1 km from the port of Souda.

A detailed map of Chania city center can be found here.

The city center of Chania can be reached by bus No13. Buses leave every 30min and the bus stop is located outside the MAICh premises on the main street (Souda Avenue).

Tickets cost 1.20€ one way and should be obtained in advance at any kiosk downtown. Please take into consideration that when the ticket is purchased on the bus the price rises to 2€.

The timetable that connects MAI.Chania with the city center (BUS STOP AGORA, Sofokli Venizelou square - the terminal and departure stop from the city center to MAI Chania) can be found on the Chania City Bus website ( https://chaniabus.gr/en ). Buses run on the hour and every half hour. Additionally, bus No. 13 also departs from square 1866, which is closer to the KTEL bus station than the AGORA terminal station.

How to reach MAICh from the Airport

The best way to reach MAICh from the airport is to take a taxi. There is no direct line connecting MAICh with the airport. The taxi costs approximately 28€. There is a taxi station just across the exit of arrivals at the airport so you don’t have to book a taxi ahead.

There is a local bus that can take you to the Central Bus Station in the city center (KTEL) from the airport (You can find the timetable at West Crete Bus Service website). Bus tickets from airport to Chania city center cost 2.50€.

Then you can take a taxi from the city center and come to MAICh. The cost is approximately 10€.
There is a taxi station at the 1866 square about 30 meters away from the exit gate at the bus station (KTEL) on your right. 

The timetable that connects MAI.Chania with the city center (BUS STOP AGORA, Sofokli Venizelou square -the terminal and departure stop from the city center to MAI Chania) can be found on the Chania City Bus website ( https://chaniabus.gr/en ). Buses run on the hour and every half hour. 

Additionally, bus No. 13 also departs from square 1866, which is closer to the KTEL bus station than the AGORA terminal station.

The city center of Chania can be reached by bus No13. Buses leave every 30min and the bus stop is located outside the MAICh premises on the main street (Souda Avenue).

Travelling to Chania

By airplane

Chania International Airport is the closest airport. Heraklion is also an alternative but the bus journey from Heraklion to CHania takes 3 hours.

There are direct charter and scheduled flights connecting Chania with many European cities, such as RYANAIR  and Easyjet. More airlines connecting Chania with different international airports can be found at the Chania Airport web site.

 A list of European airports with direct flights to Chania Airport can be found here. Please contact your travel agent for details about charter flight schedules.

Domestic flights from Athens International Airport are also frequent and are carried out by Olympics, Aegean Airlines and Skyexpress.

By ferry

Ferries to Chania (Souda port) leave from Athens (Piraeus port) on a daily basis. The overnight/daytime trip with ANEK lines takes about 9 hours and with MINOAN lines about 7 hours. Please check the web sites for ferry schedules. Also note that there is a direct bus service connecting Athens International Airport with Piraeus port. More information about public transport in Athens can be found here.

Chania can be reached by coach from the city of Herakleon situated 145 km (90 miles) from Chania. The bus fare is about 15€ and takes about 2.5 hours. The taxi costs approximately 160€. Herakleion, being the biggest city of Crete, is directly connected with charter/scheduled flights with many European cities. Flights to/from Athens are also frequent. Ferries from Piraeus travel to Herakleion every day. The overnight/daytime trip with MINOAN lines takes between 7-8 hours.

Weather / Climate

The climate of Chania is relatively mild Mediterranean weather. During the fall and winter months, north and northwest winds dominate, while in the summer the slightest breeze will make it enjoyable. But the divine gift of eternal sunshine gives Crete an early start for one's vacation, from March until the end of October.

Chania has the largest amount of water supplies in Crete (65%), so there is rich vegetation of plants and fruit trees (citrus, olives, vines, etc.) as well as semi-tropical plants. The very clean beaches of Chania always win European "blue flags" and are accessible for all ages throughout the year.

In summer, be prepared for hot temperatures: Bring sun block, dark glasses, and a hat.

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