Flying from Crete Chania Airport (CHQ) to Rhodes Airport (RHO): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Crete Chania Airport to Rhodes Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 15 minutes.
Chania and Rhodes share the UTC+2 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Leave enough time to make your CHQ to RHO flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Aegean Airlines offers direct flights from Crete Chania Airport to Rhodes Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Rhodes — and maybe even more of Greece if your schedule allows.
Most passengers choose to fly with Aegean Airlines on this route.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Crete Chania Airport to Rhodes Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between CHQ and RHO include:
Athens International Airport
Milan Bergamo Airport
Bari Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Crete Chania Airport (CHQ) to Rhodes Airport (RHO)
Currently, R 767 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Crete Chania Airport to Rhodes Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 2,487. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from CHQ to RHO, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your flight from Crete Chania Airport to Rhodes Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from CHQ to RHO.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Crete Chania Airport to Rhodes Airport.
Handy information about Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
Of all flights departing from Crete Chania Airport, 78% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Crete Chania Airport from central Chania, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Crete Chania Airport to Rhodes Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near CHQ:
Arriving at Rhodes Airport (RHO)
Once your Crete Chania Airport to Rhodes Airport flight has arrived, unwind at a nearby hotel. Helena Christina is a good option within easy reach of RHO.
Grab a Rhodes Airport rental car and discover Rhodes and beyond with your own set of wheels. Abbycar, Green Motion and Carwiz are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Rhodes Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from Rhodes Airport (RHO) to central Rhodes
Rhodes Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from central Rhodes. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Rhodes Airport (RHO)
The quietest month for a flight from Crete Chania Airport to Rhodes Airport is December, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Rhodes based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When reserving your flight from Crete Chania Airport to Rhodes Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Rhodes, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CHQ to RHO in January. Temperatures average between 10ºC (50ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be discovered after you've seen Rhodes. Around 434 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.

