Flying from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Chania International Airport (CHQ): what you need to know
The timezone in Chania is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Catania.
To ensure you catch your CTA to CHQ flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Chania International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between CTA and CHQ:
Orio al Serio International Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
Malta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)
At the moment, R 1,356 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Chania International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 3,431. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from CTA to CHQ. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when searching for your flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Chania International Airport.
Snapping up cheap flights from CTA to CHQ is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Chania International Airport.
Handy information about Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
Of all flights departing from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, 68.69% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Catania to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near CTA. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Chania International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Chania International Airport (CHQ)
If you're getting in on a late Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Chania International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near CHQ:
Follow your own route with a Chania International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Abbycar, Carwiz or Centauro and see more of Chania and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Chania International Airport about four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to central Chania
Chania International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from central Chania. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Chania International Airport (CHQ)
The quietest month for a flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Chania International Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Chania based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Chania is July, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Chania International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CTA to CHQ in January. Temperatures average between 7ºC (45ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Chania has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Greece waiting to be explored. Around 274 kilometres north of Chania, a trip to Athens will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Greece, head for Larisa, about 483 kilometres north of Chania. Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are among its highlights.
