12. Oct 2026 at 15:08
The new connection to Chania is part of the airline’s summer 2027 schedule, which begins on 28 March.
Chania, Greece. (source: bts.aero)
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Ryanair will introduce direct flights from Bratislava to Chania on the Greek island of Crete as part of its summer 2027 schedule, which begins on 28 March.
The Irish low-cost airline plans to operate the route twice a week, on Wednesdays and Sundays, according to Bratislava Airport spokesperson Veronika Demovičová.
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Chania is on Crete’s north-western coast, some distance from the island’s capital, Heraklion. The city is known for its Venetian harbour and old town, while nearby attractions include Balos Lagoon and the beaches of Elafonisi and Falasarna.
Bratislava Airport in numbers (January–September 2026)
3.7 million passengers, nearly double the same period in 2025 (+99 percent)
32,722 flights, up 43 percent year on year
498,957 passengers in September alone, up 89 percent
16,335 tonnes of air cargo handled, up 17 percent
Most popular destinations: Barcelona, London, Antalya, Košice and Rome
The airport has already surpassed its previous full-year passenger record of 2.4 million, set in 2025. It reported a record passenger total in each of the first nine months of 2026.
Source: Bratislava Airport
One of 29 new routes
The Bratislava–Chania connection is among the first 29 new routes Ryanair has announced across Europe for summer 2027.
The airline has already put the new services on sale, giving passengers the opportunity to book flights several months before the summer holiday season.
Bratislava Airport chief executive Dušan Novota welcomed the announcement, saying Crete remained a popular destination among Slovak holidaymakers.
“Crete is one of Slovaks’ favourite holiday destinations, so we believe the new direct connection from Bratislava to Chania will be welcomed,” Novota said.
