Travelling from Crete Chania Airport (CHQ) to Cairo Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Chania and Cairo share the same timezone, UTC+2.
To ensure you catch your CHQ to CAI flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Crete Chania Airport to Cairo Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between CHQ and CAI:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Athens International Airport
Milan Malpensa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Crete Chania Airport (CHQ) to Cairo Airport (CAI)
At the moment, R 2,385 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Crete Chania Airport to Cairo Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 4,292. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CHQ to CAI if you book early. Airlines often have some terrific early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Crete Chania Airport to Cairo Airport across every month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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Handy information about Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
Of all flights departing from Crete Chania Airport, 78% land on time at their destination.
To reach Crete Chania Airport from central Chania, it takes around 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near CHQ. Whether you're taking an early flight from Crete Chania Airport to Cairo Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Cairo Airport (CAI)
Consider staying in a hotel near CAI if you're taking a late Crete Chania Airport to Cairo Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Cairo Airport rental car and explore Cairo and beyond with your own wheels. Auto-Union, Hertz and Alamo are top outlets you can book with here.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Cairo Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Cairo Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Cairo Airport to the centre of Cairo has a drive time of around 45 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour.
When to fly to Cairo Airport (CAI)
August is the most popular month for flights from Crete Chania Airport to Cairo Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Cairo in March.
When reserving your flight from Crete Chania Airport to Cairo Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Cairo, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CHQ to CAI in January. Temperatures average between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
Explore more of Egypt
You've done Cairo, now it's time to explore other parts of Egypt. Travel around 177 kilometres north-west to Alexandria to check off its leading sights. From Bibliotheca Alexandria to Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo, Port Said is another essential stop in Egypt. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque.