Travelling from Crete Chania Airport (CHQ) to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Crete Chania Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport.
Rome's timezone is UTC+1, making Rome one hour behind Chania.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your CHQ to FCO flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Flying into Rome (and then seeing more of Italy!) is easy with Ryanair. This popular airline has direct flights from Crete Chania Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport.
Ryanair is the top choice for travellers on this route.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Crete Chania Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between CHQ and FCO include:
Athens International Airport
Nice Airport
Sofia Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Crete Chania Airport (CHQ) to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
R 633 is currently the best price for a one-way Crete Chania Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport flight. Return flights start at R 1,191. These prices can change based on demand.
To score cheap tickets from CHQ to FCO, book your trip one month before your departure date.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Crete Chania Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Crete Chania Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport.
Handy information about Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
Of all flights departing from Crete Chania Airport, 78% arrive on time at their destination.
Crete Chania Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Chania. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Crete Chania Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near CHQ:
Arriving at Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Crete Chania Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near FCO instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Rome Fiumicino Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare and see more of Rome and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Rome Fiumicino Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome
Rome Fiumicino Airport to the centre of Rome has a drive time of about 40 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The quietest month for a flight from Crete Chania Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Rome based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Rome is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Crete Chania Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from CHQ to FCO in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Italy
You've visited Rome, now it's time to discover more of Italy. Travel around 483 kilometres north-west to Milan to tick off its popular sights. From Leonardo's Last Supper Museum to Milan Cathedral and Teatro alla Scala, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Italy, head for Naples, about 193 kilometres south-east of Rome. Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples National Archaeological Museum and Gulf of Naples are key reasons to visit.


