Chios Island National Airport - Flight Information and Guide (JKH)

Chios Airport serves the island of the same name in the northern Aegean, about 4 km from the city center.

Chios is known worldwide for its production of mastic, an aromatic resin collected exclusively from mastic trees cultivated on the island.

Content verified on 03/09/2026

Official source: www.hcaa-eleng.gr/chios.htm

How to get to Chios Island National Airport

Chios town centre is about 4 km from the airport: the transfer takes approximately 10 minutes by bus or taxi.

By Car

Those who arrive by car reach Chios city centre in about 10 minutes.

By Train

Chios does not have a railway network.

By Bus

A bus connects the airport to Chios city centre with regular services; ticket approximately 1.50 euros.

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Tips If you are curious about mastic, visit one of the 'mastichochoria' villages in the southern part of the island, where this unique resin is still harvested today.

Average travel time to JKH

TrainNot available

Shuttle bus15 minutes

Taxi / Private hire10-12 minutes

Parking near Chios Island National Airport

A few steps from the terminal there is a small parking lot.

There is no direct surveillance, but rates remain moderate.

How to get to Chios from JKH

By Train

Chios does not have a railway network.

By Bus

The bus connects the airport to central Chios in approximately 15 minutes; approximately 1.50 euro.

By Taxi

Official taxis await in the arrivals area; approximately 7-10 euro for the city center.

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Car rental at Chios Island National Airport

Some car rental operators have desks in the arrivals area, useful for exploring the mastic villages.

A credit card in the driver's name is required for the deposit, along with a driver's license and passport.

Hotels near Chios Island National Airport

Omiros airport is just 3 km from the centre of Chios: 15-20 minutes on foot for those travelling light, 5 minutes and 16-20 euros by taxi, with no dedicated bus service. The city is almost always the most convenient base, with the port and the historic centre a stone's throw from the terminal; the district of Kampos, a few km further south among the citrus groves and the villas of the nineteenth-century merchants, remains an equally close alternative for those seeking more peace and quiet.

City centre

City of Chios

3 km from the airport: taxi in 5 minutes for 16-20 euros, or 15-20 minutes on foot without too much luggage. There's no dedicated bus for this route.

Best for: Travellers who want the port, the museums and the historic centre within walking distance, a few minutes from the airport.

Pros

One of the shortest transfers among the Greek islands, walkable too
Port, Archaeological Museum and Byzantine Museum reachable on foot from the centre

Cons

No direct bus from the airport: only taxi or walking
The port area gets busy when the ferries arrive

Recommended hotels

Chios Chandris 10 minutes' walk from the port, the Archaeological Museum and the Byzantine Museum; outdoor pool and rooms with sea views. View availability

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Neighbourhood

Kampos

About 5 km from the airport, the port and the city centre.

Best for: Travellers seeking peace and quiet among the citrus groves and the nineteenth-century villas of the Chiot merchants, while staying just minutes from the airport and the city.

Pros

A protected district for its historic architecture, with villas and citrus gardens instead of the centre's traffic
Same distance from the airport as the city, but much quieter

Cons

Few restaurants or shops within walking distance: a car is needed to get around
No direct public transport, only taxi or your own car

Recommended hotels

Calvocoressi Estate One of the most important historic mansions in Kampos, 800 metres from the nearest beach and 5 km from the centre, the port and the airport; 5 rooms, an outdoor pool and a garden with an orchard. View availability

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Airport services

This airport serves Chios, an island renowned worldwide for its unique mastic production.

Shopping & Duty Free

A duty-free area features mastic-based products, including liqueurs, sweets, and cosmetics.

Lounges & relaxation

Given the airport's scale, dedicated VIP lounges are not available.

Connectivity & Wi-Fi

Travelers in the terminal's public areas can access Wi-Fi.

Families & Children

Support for families with children remains at a basic level in the waiting areas.

Terminal guide

The terminal is compact, consistent with the modest traffic volume here.

The recommended arrival window is 1.5 hours before departure.

Map of Chios Island National Airport

Frequently asked questions

Q. What is Chios mastic?

An aromatic resin harvested exclusively from mastic trees grown on the island, used in cuisine, cosmetics and pharmacology: a product unique in the world, an intangible UNESCO heritage.

Q. What are the "mastichochoria"?

The traditional villages of southern Chios where mastic is still grown and harvested today, some with distinctive fortified architecture.

Q. Is Chios a crowded tourist destination?

No, it's less touristy than other better-known Greek islands, appreciated by those seeking a more authentic experience.

Q. Is Chios considered Homer's birthplace according to tradition?

Yes, Chios is one of the islands that claims Homer's birth according to an ancient tradition: the island still has the so-called "School of Homer," an archaeological site more linked to legend than to established historical proof.