Forno Luca

Pizza by the slice at the far end of T1

Forno Luca sits airside in T1 at the Schengen gates 1–10, right at the far end by Goody’s. It leans Italian while most of Chania’s Schengen spots feel like generic “street food.” Think pizza by the slice and pre-made sandwiches more than a sit-down trattoria. It’s post-security, so you only see it after passport control on Schengen flights.

Pricing sits in the mid range ($$ by airport standards), so expect to pay a bit more than downtown Chania, but not as steep as some mainland hubs. Slices and sandwiches usually land in the 5–10 € zone, with soft drinks and bottled water adding a few extra euros. It runs during standard flight banks for Schengen departures, so early morning and late-night options might be limited compared with daytime waves.

The move here is speed: grab a hot slice or a sandwich, then walk two minutes back to gates 1–10 rather than sitting for a full meal. Reviews and video walkthroughs call it a “quick option,” on the same strip as Goody’s burgers but with an Italian spin. If you want something closer to pizza than souvlaki or burgers in this concourse, this is basically your only clear Italian choice.

No major complaints surface in traveler reports: food is standard airport quality, service is functional, and portions match what you see in the display. Just remember everything is prepped for turnover, not a lingering meal, so expect reheated slices instead of made-to-order pies. Lines build right after boarding calls for the Schengen banks, especially near gates 5–8, so timing matters.

Tip: walk all the way down past Goody’s toward the last Schengen gates before you decide; Forno Luca often has shorter queues than the central snack counters and more filling food for the same 8–10 € spend.