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Chalcis travel guide

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You're Going to Love Chalcis

With a population of 59,125, Chalcis is the largest city in Central Greece, Greece by the number of inhabitants. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Chalcis to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Chalcis

Chalcis in December
Estimated hotel price
£39
1 night at 3-star hotel
Chalcis in December
Estimated hotel price
£39
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Chalcis

Plane

Although Chalcis doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Athens Airport (Eleftherios Venizelos) (ATH), which is located 66 km from Chalcis. Skiathos is the most popular, with regular flights from Jet2, Aegean Airlines, Sky Express and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Chalcis from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Chalcis is to pick up a car hire from Athens, which is about 54 km from Chalcis. You’ll find branches of Record Go and Zezgo, among others, in Athens.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Chalcis, including Union Ivkoni, Arda Tur and Tourist Service Holding. From Thessaloniki, the bus ride to Chalcis takes 676 km and will cost you around £54. From Sofia, the ticket costs about £39 for a journey of 1110 km.

Plane

Although Chalcis doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Athens Airport (Eleftherios Venizelos) (ATH), which is located 66 km from Chalcis. Skiathos is the most popular, with regular flights from Jet2, Aegean Airlines, Sky Express and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Chalcis from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Chalcis is to pick up a car hire from Athens, which is about 54 km from Chalcis. You’ll find branches of Record Go and Zezgo, among others, in Athens.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Chalcis, including Union Ivkoni, Arda Tur and Tourist Service Holding. From Thessaloniki, the bus ride to Chalcis takes 676 km and will cost you around £54. From Sofia, the ticket costs about £39 for a journey of 1110 km.

Airports near Chalcis

JSISkiathos
ATHAthens Eleftherios V.
SKUSkiros

Airlines serving Chalcis

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Chalcis

Most booked hotels in Chalcis

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Almira Mare
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£81+
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Philoxenia Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£49+
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Paliria Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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Lucy Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£85+
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Kentrikon
2 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£53+
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Hiring a car in Chalcis

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Chalcis (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.28 and £23.03.

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Chalcis (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.28 and £23.03.

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