Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Crete Chania

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      Flight deals from Edinburgh to Crete Chania

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Edinburgh Airport to Crete Chania Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 2,557. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Crete Chania

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Edinburgh to Crete Chania flights are currently cheapest in September.

      Direct flights from Edinburgh to Crete Chania

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      Edinburgh to Crete Chania: Alternative routes

      Compare routes from Edinburgh to Chania below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Crete Chania.

      Edinburgh to Chania: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight foundR 975
      Cheapest month to flySeptember
      Average flight time4 hrs, 35 mins
      Most popular airlineJet2
      Average flights per week1

      Finding cheap flights from Edinburgh to Crete Chania: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from Edinburgh to Crete Chania is R 2,433. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
      4 hours and 35 minutes is the average flight time from Edinburgh to Crete Chania.
      Jet2 flies direct from Edinburgh to Crete Chania.
      As of September 2026, there is one flight per week flying from Edinburgh to Crete Chania.
      The cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Crete Chania is usually September.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Edinburgh Airport to Crete Chania Airport on Monday, 28 September 2026.
      Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 35 minutes.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Crete Chania but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chania is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      Currently, Ryanair and Jet2 offer the cheapest flight tickets to Crete Chania.

      Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ): what you need to know

      • Chania's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Chania two hours ahead of Edinburgh.

      • To ensure you catch your EDI to CHQ flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

      • Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

      • We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Crete Chania Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between EDI and CHQ include:

        • Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

        • London Stansted Airport

        • Geneva Airport

      How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)

      • The lowest price we've found for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Crete Chania Airport flight is R 975. A return ticket is currently R 2,433. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.

      • Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from EDI to CHQ if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.

      • The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport to Crete Chania Airport throughout the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.

      • Getting your hands on cheap flights from EDI to CHQ is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new deal comes up.

      • Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Crete Chania Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.

      Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

      • Of the flights that depart from Edinburgh Airport, 73% land on time at their destination.

      • Central Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.

      • Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.

      • Have an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Crete Chania Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to EDI:

      Arriving at Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)

      When to fly to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)

      • It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Crete Chania Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Chania. If you like a quieter vibe, go in March.

      • Lock in your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Crete Chania Airport for July if you'd like to go to Chania during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).

      • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from EDI to CHQ in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) then.

      Explore more of Greece

      • You've visited Chania, now it's time to explore other parts of Greece. Journey around 274 kilometres north to Athens to check off its must-visit sights. From Acropolis of Athens to The Parthenon and Erechtheion, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

      • If you want to check out another corner of Greece, consider Larisa, about 483 kilometres north of Chania. Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George are among its highlights.

      Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.