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Chania Airport (CHQ)

Official monthly passenger statistics, January 2024 to February 2026

Passengers, last 12 months
4 140 847
+4.8% vs a year earlier
Latest month
69 517
February 2026 (+15.4%)
Busiest month
July
721 259 passengers on average
Total 2025
4 126 799
passengers

Monthly traffic by year

Chania airport traffic is strongly seasonal: July is the busiest month on average, while January is the quietest.

182.5K365.1K547.6K730.2KJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
202420252026

Last 13 months in detail

MonthPassengersYear-on-year
February 202669 517+15.4%
January 202668 516+7.5%
December 202571 687+0.9%
November 202587 439+12.3%
October 2025443 818+8.7%
September 2025615 054+3.5%
August 2025730 184+6.8%
July 2025727 483+1.7%
June 2025617 454+2.4%
May 2025434 645+5.6%
April 2025199 058+6.6%
March 202575 992-0.6%
February 202560 234-6.4%

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Frequently asked questions

How many passengers does Chania Airport handle per year?

Chania Airport handled 4 126 799 passengers in 2025, according to official Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) statistics.

What is the busiest month at Chania Airport?

July is the busiest month, with 721 259 passengers on average. The quietest is January (63 570).

Is Chania Airport open in winter?

Yes. Chania Airport operates year-round, but winter traffic is a fraction of summer levels: January averages 63 570 passengers.

Methodology and source

Figures are taken from the monthly airport traffic reports (“ΚΙΝΗΣΗ ΑΕΡΟΛΙΜΕΝΩΝ”) published by the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA, ypa.gr), covering January 2024 to February 2026. Passenger totals include arrivals, departures and transit. HCAA publishes data with roughly two months of delay; this page updates automatically as new months are released.

Source file (HCAA XLSX)