Flights to Crete Chania

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Can I get a direct flight to Crete Chania Airport?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between South Africa and Crete Chania Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.

How much are return flights to Crete Chania?

The best price we found for a return flight to Crete Chania is R 13,802. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly to Crete Chania Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Crete Chania Airport is Thursday, 9 October 2025.

When is the best time to book flights to Chania?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chania is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly to Chania with?

Currently, Etihad Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Crete Chania.

Flying to Crete Chania

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	R 6,932
Cheapest month to fly	October

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How to find cheap flights to Chania International Airport (CHQ)

At the moment, R 6,932 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Chania International Airport. Or you can book a round-trip plane ticket to CHQ for R 13,802.
Get updates on fares by creating a Price Alert. The moment prices on tickets to CHQ drop, we'll keep you posted.
Around one month before heading off is a good time to book tickets to Chania, where Chania International Airport is located. This is the general recommendation for getting the lowest prices.
Widen your search for cheap flights to Chania by clicking the 'Add nearby airports' option. This will let you browse prices for all the nearest airports at your departure and destination points and could help you save.
Consider taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes often cost less. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Chania International Airport.

Best time to go to Chania

The cheapest month to get on a flight to Chania is typically June.
If you have flexible travel dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll help you find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to CHQ.
If you'd like to experience Chania at its liveliest, lock in your flights to CHQ for July. Holidaying during high seasons usually means more to do and see compared to other times.
Travel in February if you want to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Chania are usually more affordable.
With averages of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF), July is when Chania is at its warmest. Plan your visit around your preferred weather conditions to get the most out of your time here.
Temperatures are lowest in January, when they range from 7ºC (45ºF) to 15ºC (59ºF).
July is when you're least likely to need an umbrella. This is the driest month in Chania.
The wettest time of year is January. Plan your trip then and you can expect to get around ten days of rainfall.

Travelling to Chania International Airport (CHQ): What you need to know

Skip the layovers and travel to Chania in one easy hop. Book a direct flight to Chania International Airport with one of these popular airlines:
Ryanair is most likely to get you to your destination on time. Up to 72% of its flights into this airport touch down as scheduled, making it a great option when reserving your CHQ plane ticket.
You'll be arriving in the UTC+2 timezone at CHQ.
Eager to catch up on sleep after your flight to CHQ? These hotels close to Chania International Airport offer the ideal place to kick back and relax:
You can secure a car hire in CHQ with popular brands like Abbycar, Carwiz and Centauro. Buckle up and get ready to explore Chania and beyond.
If you're catching a connecting flight from Chania International Airport or flying home from there, your plans are more likely to stay on track. Up to 92% of all departures from CHQ make it to their destination on time.

Getting to central Chania from Chania International Airport (CHQ)

CHQ is located about 14 kilometres from central Chania.
Once you've touched down from your flight to CHQ, expect a drive to the centre of around 25 minutes.
The right hotel can upgrade your whole experience. Grab a room at one of these guest-approved picks in Chania:

Chania highlights

These popular attractions have to be on your itinerary after hopping off your flight to Chania:
- Cabana Mare Beach Resort: Offering a great first impression of all the city has to offer, this landmark is around 8 kilometres west of the centre.
- Katholiko Bay: Looking for more reasons to visit Chania? This landmark attracts travellers from all over and is about 14 kilometres north-east of the city centre.

How to get to Rethymno from Chania International Airport (CHQ)

Setting out for the nearby city of Rethymno? It's about 64 kilometres from CHQ. Give yourself around 1 hour 5 minutes to drive to the centre.

Travelling from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Kíssamos

Kíssamos is another city that you can easily get to from Chania International Airport. It's around 40 kilometres away.
It'll take you 50 minutes or so to drive to Kíssamos.

Explore more of Greece

There's a whole lot more to experience in Greece, starting with Athens. Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion are must-visits in this city, which is around 274 kilometres north of Chania. Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) is the most convenient airport for Athens.
Acharnes is another top destination in Greece and is roughly 290 kilometres north of Chania. Set your sights on top attractions like Holy church of the Twelve Apostles, Cable Car Station Regency Casinos and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field.
Or head for Kalamata, roughly 241 kilometres north-west of Chania. Kalamata Beach, Ruins of a medieval castle and Mount Taygetos are just the start of reasons to go. The easiest way to get here is by flying into Kalamata Airport (KLX).