Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Crete Chania Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Chania is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of London.
Choose from four weekly London Heathrow Airport to Crete Chania Airport flights. The 06:25 departure with British Airways is the earliest you can take. British Airways operates the latest service of the day at 11:45.
To ensure you get on your LHR to CHQ flight, leave 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 general rule.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
British Airways is your ticket to exploring Chania (and perhaps some other great parts of Greece!). Check out the direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Crete Chania Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is British Airways.
Among carriers operating LHR to CHQ flights, British Airways has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Crete Chania Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LHR and CHQ:
Athens International Airport
Milan Malpensa Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Crete Chania Airport flight is R 1,778. A return plane ticket is currently R 3,614. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Get cheap tickets from LHR to CHQ by booking three months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Crete Chania Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, 78% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
London Heathrow Airport is about 24 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Crete Chania Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to LHR:
Arriving at Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
Consider booking a hotel close to CHQ if you're taking a late London Heathrow Airport to Crete Chania Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own speed with a Crete Chania Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Abbycar, Carwiz or Centauro and experience more of Chania and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Crete Chania Airport about four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Crete Chania Airport (CHQ) to central Chania
Crete Chania Airport to central Chania has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
It typically takes 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
July is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Crete Chania Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Chania in March.
Lock in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Crete Chania Airport for July if you'd like to visit Chania during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LHR to CHQ in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Chania is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Greece you should also see. Around 274 kilometres north of Chania, a trip to Athens will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
Larisa is another favourite destination in Greece and is around 483 kilometres north of Chania. No trip is complete without seeing Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.