Chania eSIM: what to know before you land
🇬🇷 Chania, Greece · CHQ · 7-day pick: 5 GB for $5.99
Landing in Chania
- CHQ Chania
Chania airport is on the Akrotiri peninsula east of the town, the gateway for western Crete.
- Install the Greece eSIM at home on Wi-Fi before you fly.
- When the plane lands at CHQ, turn on data roaming for the eSIM line, so maps and transport apps work from the arrivals hall.
- The days start counting on first connection in Greece, not at purchase.
You'll need about 3.5 GB over 7 days. 5 GB covers it with room to spare.
Maps and messaging only? 2 GB · 15 days for $2.99.
Pay · $5.99Short stays in Chania
| Stay | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 days | $2.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~409 MB | $2.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1 GB | $3.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.6 GB |
| 3 days | $2.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~614 MB | $2.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $6.99 Unlimited · 3 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 4 days | $2.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~819 MB | $3.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2 GB | $8.99 Unlimited · 5 daysneeds ~5.2 GB |
| 5 days | $2.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1 GB | $3.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.5 GB | $8.99 Unlimited · 5 daysneeds ~6.5 GB |
| 7 days | $2.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $5.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $9.99 Unlimited · 7 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
Networks
The Greece eSIM connects to Nova and Vodafone. 5G is listed on Nova; elsewhere it's 4G.
Also in Greece
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Questions about Chania
Which airports serve Chania?
Chania (CHQ). Chania airport is on the Akrotiri peninsula east of the town, the gateway for western Crete.
How much data do I need for 7 days in Chania?
About 3.5 GB for maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick is 5 GB · 30 days for $5.99. If you only need maps and messaging, 2 GB · 15 days for $2.99 is enough.
Can I be online as soon as I land at CHQ?
Yes, if you install the eSIM before you fly. Install it at home on Wi-Fi, then switch on data roaming for the eSIM line when you land; the plan's days start when it first connects to a network in Greece.
Which networks will I use in Chania?
The Greece eSIM connects to Nova and Vodafone. 5G is listed on Nova; elsewhere it's 4G.