Flying from Crete Chania Airport (CHQ) to Naples International Airport (NAP): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Crete Chania Airport to Naples International Airport is 2 hours.
The timezone in Naples is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Chania.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to catch your CHQ to NAP flight.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Flying into Naples (and then discovering more of Italy!) is a snap with Ryanair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Crete Chania Airport to Naples International Airport.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Ryanair.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Crete Chania Airport to Naples International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between CHQ and NAP include:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Athens International Airport
Sofia Airport
Handy information about Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
Of the departures from Crete Chania Airport, 78% land on time at their destination.
Crete Chania Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Chania. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Crete Chania Airport to Naples International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to CHQ:
Arriving at Naples International Airport (NAP)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Crete Chania Airport to Naples International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near NAP instead:
Pick up a Naples International Airport rental car and discover Naples and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, Galdieri Rent and Ace Rent a Car are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Naples International Airport around one week ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Naples International Airport (NAP) to central Naples
From Naples International Airport, Naples is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Naples International Airport (NAP)
July is the busiest month for flights from Crete Chania Airport to Naples International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Naples in March.
The warmest month in Naples is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Crete Chania Airport to Naples International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CHQ to NAP sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Italy
Rome is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Naples. Around 193 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Italy, consider Palermo, about 322 kilometres south of Naples. Golfo di Mondello, Piazza Pretoria and Duomo di Palermo are highlights.
