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Gateway to the historic and scenic Chios Island.
Opened
1948
Location
Chios Island, Greece
Chios Island National Airport (IATA: JKH, ICAO: LGHI) is a regional airport serving Chios Island in the North Aegean region of Greece. It handles domestic traffic primarily connecting Chios to Athens, Thessaloniki, and other Greek cities, as well as limited international charter and scheduled services during the tourist season.
The airport is operated by Fraport Greece, which took over management of 14 regional Greek airports in 2017. It plays a vital role for the island's residents and visitors, as Chios is known for its medieval villages, mastic production, and proximity to the Turkish coast.
The facility is modest in size, befitting a regional island airport, and sees increased passenger volumes during summer months when tourism peaks.
Terminals
The airport operates a single terminal building handling both domestic and international arrivals and departures.
Getting to & from
Taxis and rental cars are the primary ground transport options connecting the airport to Chios town, located approximately 4 kilometres away.
Airlines here
Sky Express and Olympic Air provide scheduled domestic services, while seasonal international charter flights connect Chios to European destinations.
Notable facts
- ›Chios Island is world-renowned for mastic production, a resin unique to the island.
- ›The airport is managed by Fraport Greece as part of a 14-airport concession agreement signed in 2017.
- ›Chios is located just a few kilometres from the Turkish coastline.
- ›The airport serves as a key lifeline for island residents given limited ferry alternatives in poor weather.
- ›Runway length constrains the airport to smaller regional aircraft operations.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
