Why go
- Island in Greece.
- Served by Chios Island National Airport (JKH).
History
Chios, also known as Scio in English, is the fifth largest Greek island, situated in the northern Aegean Sea, and the tenth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. The island is separated from the Anatolian mainland by the Chios Strait. Chios is notable for its exports of mastic gum and its nickname is "the Mastic Island". Tourist attractions include its medieval villages and the 11th-century monastery of Nea Moni, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 4 direct destinations
- Big Sky Airlines GQ (J41) · 2 routes: Mytilini, Rhodos
- Aegean Airlines A3 (A319, Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Athens
- All America A2 (143) · 1 route: Thessaloniki
- Olympic Airlines OA (A319, Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Athens*
- Transavia Holland HV (737-700) · 1 route: Mytilini
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Chios Island National Airport (JKH); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: JKH has direct flights to 4 destinations on 5 airlines (incl. Athens, Mytilini, Rhodos, Thessaloniki). By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Chios, 0.4 km); routes include Chios - Cesme, Chios - Oinousses, Oinousses - Chios.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Chios (Khios), Greece. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.