Chios Island National Airport
Also known as: Chios Airport, Omiros Airport.
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Chios Island National Airport "Omiros" (JKH), named after Homer, is the airport for the island of Chios, in the eastern Aegean, Greece. It sits just south of Chios Town, in the Kampos area of old mansions and citrus orchards. It is a small airport, with about 230,000 passengers in 2018, the latest year the source gives.
All flights are domestic. Aegean Airlines and Sky Express fly to Athens, Olympic Air and Sky Express to Thessaloniki, and Sky Express links Chios with the neighboring islands of Lemnos, Mytilene, Samos and Rhodes.
The runway is short, about 1,500 m, so flights use smaller aircraft. The airport is run by the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority.
From the airport, most visitors head into Chios Town and its harbor, to the Kampos estates, south to the mastic villages of Pyrgi and Mesta, or to the beaches of Karfas and Agia Fotia.
Airport operator, runways and traffic
- Operator
Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (state-owned)
- Runways
One short runway (01/19), about 1,500 m
- Passengers per year
About 230,000 in 2018 (latest available)
- Flights
Domestic only
Arrival tips for Chios Island National Airport
All flights to Chios are domestic, so there is no passport control. You leave the aircraft on the apron and walk to the small terminal, where baggage claim is quick.
Outside, taxis, car rental and pre-booked cars are the main ways to leave the airport. Chios Town is just to the north, a short drive away, and the Kampos area and the beach at Karfas are close by. The mastic villages in the south, such as Pyrgi and Mesta, take longer. Pre-booked drivers usually meet you outside arrivals.
Flights use smaller aircraft on a short runway, so strong winds can occasionally cause delays.
Greece is on Eastern European Time (EET), two hours ahead of the UK, and uses the euro.
Ground transportation
Chios Town is a short drive away; taxis and pre-booked cars are the usual choice.
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Taxis serve the airport. Chios Town and Karfas are a short ride.
Private transfer
A pre-booked car meets you outside arrivals, useful for Kampos estates, the mastic villages and families with luggage.
Car rental
Rental cars are popular for exploring the island's villages and beaches.
Terminals
Terminal
One small terminal for domestic flights.
Airlines and destinations
Frequently asked questions
How far is Chios airport from Chios Town?
Chios Airport is just south of Chios Town, in the Kampos area, a short drive from the town and harbor. Taxis and pre-booked cars are the usual way to get there.
Which airlines fly to Chios?
Aegean Airlines and Sky Express fly to Athens, Olympic Air and Sky Express to Thessaloniki, and Sky Express also flies to Lemnos, Mytilene, Samos and Rhodes. All flights are domestic.
Are there international flights to Chios?
No scheduled international flights are listed for Chios. Visitors from abroad usually connect through Athens or Thessaloniki, or reach the island by ferry.
How do I get from Chios airport to Pyrgi or Mesta?
Pyrgi and Mesta, the mastic villages, are in the south of Chios. A taxi, pre-booked transfer or rental car is the easiest way from the airport.
Why is Chios airport called Omiros?
Omiros is the Greek name for Homer, whom tradition links to Chios. The airport's official name is Chios Island National Airport "Omiros".
Is Chios airport small?
Yes. Chios has a short runway of about 1,500 m and a small terminal, used by smaller aircraft on domestic routes.