Flying from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL) to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Crete Chania Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 25 minutes.
Chania is one hour ahead of Basel and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your BSL to CHQ flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
EasyJet is your gateway to exploring Chania (and perhaps some other great corners of Greece!). Browse the direct flights from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Crete Chania Airport offered by this airline.
Most travellers choose to travel with easyJet on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Crete Chania Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between BSL and CHQ:
Vienna Airport
Budapest Airport
Naples International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL) to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
At the moment, R 584 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Crete Chania Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 1,824. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from BSL to CHQ, reserve your trip three months ahead of your departure date.
Schedule your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Crete Chania Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from BSL to CHQ.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Crete Chania Airport.
Handy information about Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL)
81% of flights leaving Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport reach their destination on schedule. Given its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when taking off from BSL.
To get to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport from central Basel, it takes about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 30 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near BSL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Crete Chania Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
Consider staying in a hotel near CHQ if you have a late Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Crete Chania Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own speed with a Crete Chania Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Abbycar, Carwiz or Centauro and chase adventure across Chania and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Crete Chania Airport around four weeks before you set off.
When to fly to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Crete Chania Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Chania. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Crete Chania Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Chania, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BSL to CHQ in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Chania has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Greece you should also see. Around 274 kilometres north of Chania, a trip to Athens will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
Around 483 kilometres north of Chania, Larisa is another essential stop in Greece. Start your sightseeing at Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.