Chania Airport to Kolymbari is one of the routes we drive most often. You land at Chania Airport, on the Akrotiri peninsula east of the city, and your hotel or villa is in Kolymbari, a seaside village on the other side of Chania, at the start of the Rodopou peninsula.
We are Malakonis Bros, a family taxi business based in Kolymbari since 1979, so this is our home road. Here is how the trip works by private transfer, by public bus and by rental car, with indicative prices, so you can choose what suits you.
The route from Chania Airport to Kolymbari
From the airport, the road runs down from the Akrotiri peninsula, around Chania, and joins the national road heading west, past Platanias and Maleme, to the turn for Kolymbari. It is about 40 kilometres, and the drive usually takes under an hour, depending on the traffic around Chania.
By private transfer
A private transfer is a taxi or a mini bus booked in advance, only for you and the people you travel with. You send us your flight number, the arrival time, the number of passengers and your address in Kolymbari. We confirm the details and the price, and on the day your driver waits for you in the arrivals hall with a sign with your name.
From there it is simple: the driver helps with the luggage, you sit back in an air-conditioned car and you get out at the door of your hotel or villa. There is no queue at the taxi rank, no timetable to follow and no change of bus in Chania. If you land late at night or very early in the morning, it makes no difference: we work 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
A private transfer from Chania Airport to Kolymbari is the easiest choice for families with children, groups, travellers with a lot of luggage and anyone who lands tired after a long day. The price is per vehicle, not per person, so the more of you travel together, the lower the cost for each person.
By public bus
Crete has a good network of intercity buses, run by the regional KTEL bus companies. From Chania Airport, a bus takes you to the central bus station of Chania. There you change to a bus heading west towards Kissamos, which passes Kolymbari on the national road.
The bus is the cheapest way to travel from Chania Airport to Kolymbari if you are alone or a couple with light bags. Buses follow a timetable, so check the times for your day before you fly, especially for late flights. You carry your luggage through the bus station in Chania and wait for the connection, and depending on where you stay, you may still need a walk or a short taxi ride from the bus stop to your door.
By rental car
A rental car makes sense if you plan to drive every day of your holiday. You collect it at the airport and drive to Kolymbari yourself. The road is easy to follow, but after a flight it means finding your way through Chania traffic on roads you do not know, and in high season you may have to wait at the rental desk.
You can also combine the two: take a transfer from the airport to settle in, rent a car later for the days you want to explore, and book a private tour for the long trips, where a local driver knows the road and you can enjoy the view.
What the trip from Chania Airport to Kolymbari costs
These prices come from our price table. They are per vehicle and per route, not per person, and they are indicative: we confirm the final price when we confirm your booking.
- Chania Airport to Kolymbari: €65 by taxi, €95 by mini bus
- Kolymbari to Chania Airport: €65 by taxi, €95 by mini bus
- Chania Airport to Platanias: €43 by taxi, €65 by mini bus
- Chania Airport to Maleme: €48 by taxi, €75 by mini bus
- Chania Airport to Kissamos: €73 by taxi, €110 by mini bus
For a family of four, the indicative taxi price from Chania Airport to Kolymbari works out at about €16 per person. For a group of eight in a mini bus, it is about €12 per person. See every route on our price table.
What happens when you land
When you book, you send us your flight number, so we plan the pickup around your arrival time. Tell us about your luggage too, such as strollers, large suitcases or sports bags, and the ages of any children, so we bring child car seats and send a vehicle with enough room.
After landing, keep your phone on so your driver can reach you. Your driver waits in the arrivals hall with a sign with your name, helps with the bags and walks you to the car. If you need a supermarket or a pharmacy before the villa, tell us when you book and we stop on the way.
Kolymbari: a quiet base for western Crete
Kolymbari sits on the Gulf of Chania, with a small harbour, fish tavernas by the sea and the Gonia Monastery just north of the village. It is a calm place to stay and a good base for the west of the island: the lagoon of Balos, the sunsets of Falasarna and the pink sand of Elafonisi are all within a day trip. We planned a whole week of day trips from Kolymbari.
Questions about Chania Airport to Kolymbari
How long is the drive from Chania Airport to Kolymbari?
The drive from Chania Airport to Kolymbari is about 40 km and usually takes under an hour. In the summer, traffic around Chania can add a few minutes at busy times of the day.
How much is a taxi from Chania Airport to Kolymbari?
The indicative price is €65 for a taxi with 1 to 4 passengers and €95 for a mini bus with 5 to 8 passengers. The price is per vehicle, not per person, and we confirm it with your booking.
Can you pick us up late at night?
Yes. We work 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, so a late or a very early flight is no problem. Send us the flight number and the arrival time when you book.
Do you also drive from Kolymbari back to the airport?
Yes, at the same indicative price. Tell us your flight time and we plan the pickup from your hotel, so you reach the airport with enough time to check in.
Book your transfer from Chania Airport to Kolymbari
Send us your flight details with our booking form, call us on +30 28240 84575 or email info@taxi-kolymbari.gr. We reply to confirm the details and the price, and your driver will be waiting when you land. Read more about our Chania airport transfers.
