Travelling from Crete Chania Airport (CHQ) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Crete Chania Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
London's timezone is UTC+0, making London two hours behind Chania.
Every week, there are four Crete Chania Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights. If you want to jet off as early as possible, pick the 13:55 British Airways flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 18:45 with British Airways.
Your CHQ to LHR flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Getting to London (and then discovering more of the United Kingdom!) is a cinch with British Airways. This popular airline offers direct flights from Crete Chania Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with British Airways on this route.
With a dependable 88.89% of services arriving on schedule, British Airways has the best on-time record for CHQ to LHR flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Crete Chania Airport to London Heathrow Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between CHQ and LHR include:
Milan Malpensa Airport
Brussels International Airport
Nice Airport
Handy information about Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
Of all flights departing from Crete Chania Airport, 78% land on schedule 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 arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near CHQ. Whether you're catching an early flight from Crete Chania Airport to London Heathrow Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
If you're landing on a late Crete Chania Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near LHR:
Grab a London Heathrow Airport rental car and explore London and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, U-Save and Green Motion are top providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, book your ride from London Heathrow Airport about one week ahead.
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
London Heathrow Airport is approximately 24 kilometres from the centre of London. The drive time takes around 45 minutes.
It takes around 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Crete Chania Airport to London Heathrow Airport. July is the most popular month to visit London. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Crete Chania Airport to London Heathrow Airport for July if you want to explore London during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CHQ to LHR in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
You've visited London, now it's time to discover other parts of the United Kingdom. Journey about 257 kilometres north-west to Manchester to check off its top attractions. From Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour to The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Birmingham is another essential stop in the United Kingdom and is around 161 kilometres north-west of London. No trip is complete without dropping by Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.