Travelling from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Crete Chania Airport is 3 hours 10 minutes.
Chania is one hour ahead of Berlin and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Each week, there are three Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Crete Chania Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board as soon as possible, take the 06:45 easyJet flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 15:55 with easyJet.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your BER to CHQ flight.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
EasyJet has direct flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Crete Chania Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Chania — and maybe even more of Greece if you have time.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is easyJet.
With a dependable 83.33% of services landing on schedule, easyJet has the best on-time performance for BER to CHQ flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Crete Chania Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between BER and CHQ:
Athens International Airport
Copenhagen Airport
Milan Bergamo Airport
Handy information about Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Of the flights that depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport, 77% land on time at their destination.
Central Berlin to Berlin Brandenburg Airport is around 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to BER? If you're boarding an early flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Crete Chania Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
Consider staying in a hotel close to CHQ if you're taking a late Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Crete Chania Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Crete Chania Airport rental car and explore Chania and beyond with your own set of wheels. Abbycar, Carwiz and Centauro are popular outlets to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Crete Chania Airport about four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Crete Chania Airport (CHQ) to central Chania
From Crete Chania Airport, Chania is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
July is the busiest month for flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Crete Chania Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Chania in March.
Before locking in your flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Crete Chania Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Chania, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BER to CHQ around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be explored once you've seen Chania. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
If there's time to check out another corner of Greece, consider Larisa, roughly 483 kilometres north of Chania. Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George are among its highlights.
