Flying from Crete Chania Airport (CHQ) to Geneva Airport (GVA): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Crete Chania Airport to Geneva Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 10 minutes.
Geneva's timezone is UTC+1, making Geneva one hour behind Chania.
To ensure you get on your CHQ to GVA flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Getting to Geneva (and then exploring more of Switzerland!) is a breeze with easyJet. This popular airline offers direct flights from Crete Chania Airport to Geneva Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with easyJet on this route.
EasyJet tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for CHQ to GVA flights, with 85.71% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Crete Chania Airport to Geneva Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between CHQ and GVA:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Crete Chania Airport (CHQ) to Geneva Airport (GVA)
Currently, R 581 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Crete Chania Airport to Geneva Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 1,616. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from CHQ to GVA, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
The cheapest month for flights from Crete Chania Airport to Geneva Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from CHQ to GVA.
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Handy information about Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
Of all flights leaving Crete Chania Airport, 78% land on time at their destination.
To get to Crete Chania Airport from central Chania, it takes about 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Crete Chania Airport to Geneva Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near CHQ:
Arriving at Geneva Airport (GVA)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Crete Chania Airport to Geneva Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near GVA instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Geneva Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Enterprise and explore beyond Geneva's usual tourist stops.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Geneva Airport around two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Geneva Airport (GVA) to central Geneva
Geneva Airport to the centre of Geneva has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
It takes around 10 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Geneva Airport (GVA)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Crete Chania Airport to Geneva Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Geneva. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Geneva is August, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from Crete Chania Airport to Geneva Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CHQ to GVA sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Switzerland
Geneva has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Switzerland you should also see. Around 225 kilometres north-east of Geneva, a trip to Zurich will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Bahnhofstrasse, Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau and Zurich Opera.
Basel is another well-known destination in Switzerland and is around 193 kilometres north-east of Geneva. No journey is complete without visiting Art Basel, Basel Minster and Muensterplatz.
