Chania Airport (CHQ)
Official monthly passenger statistics, January 2024 to February 2026
Monthly traffic by year
Chania airport traffic is strongly seasonal: July is the busiest month on average, while January is the quietest.
Last 13 months in detail
| Month | Passengers | Year-on-year |
|---|---|---|
| February 2026 | 69,517 | +15.4% |
| January 2026 | 68,516 | +7.5% |
| December 2025 | 71,687 | +0.9% |
| November 2025 | 87,439 | +12.3% |
| October 2025 | 443,818 | +8.7% |
| September 2025 | 615,054 | +3.5% |
| August 2025 | 730,184 | +6.8% |
| July 2025 | 727,483 | +1.7% |
| June 2025 | 617,454 | +2.4% |
| May 2025 | 434,645 | +5.6% |
| April 2025 | 199,058 | +6.6% |
| March 2025 | 75,992 | -0.6% |
| February 2025 | 60,234 | -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.