Travelling from Dubai to Chania International Airport (CHQ): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports to choose from in Dubai. Explore your options leaving from Dubai Airport (DXB) or Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) when organising your flight from Dubai to Chania International Airport (CHQ).
Chania International Airport is located in Chania. The city operates on the UTC+2 timezone and is two hours behind Dubai.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Dubai to CHQ. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from Dubai to CHQ that include a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Dubai Airport (DXB), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between DXB and CHQ include:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Sofia Airport (SOF)
Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Dubai, DXB can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Dubai Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Dubai to Chania International Airport, these accommodation options will put you conveniently close to check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Dubai Airport, 74.31% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
You can get to DWC from central Dubai in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
Flying off with the first light? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport the day before your Dubai to CHQ flight:
56.64% of flights out of Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport arrive according to schedule.
About Chania International Airport (CHQ)
Book a hotel near CHQ if you have a late flight from Dubai to Chania International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and be in bed sooner:
Pick up a Chania International Airport rental car and discover Chania and beyond with your own set of wheels. Abbycar, Carwiz and Centauro are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride around four weeks before your Dubai to Chania International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Chania International Airport (CHQ)
Currently, R 4,381 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Chania International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 8,558. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Dubai to CHQ, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
Affordable Dubai to Chania International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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Discover the best deal on a flight from Dubai to Chania International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'
The best time to fly from Dubai to Chania International Airport (CHQ)
February is the quietest month for flights from Dubai to Chania International Airport (CHQ), while July is the busiest. Figure out the best time to visit Chania based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your Dubai to CHQ plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Chania, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Dubai to Chania International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF).
More about Chania
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Chania right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Dubai to Chania International Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to work out where to begin. Cabana Mare Beach Resort, Love Sunsets and Katholiko Bay are top sights which should be on any well-planned Chania itinerary.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Chania. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
Have time for another stop? Head for Acharnes. It's roughly 290 kilometres north of Chania and features highlights including Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field.