Travelling from Melbourne to Chania International Airport (CHQ): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where many unforgettable trips begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Melbourne to Chania International Airport (CHQ).
Chania is nine hours behind Melbourne. Chania International Airport is located in Chania, which follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Your flight from Melbourne to CHQ won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
If you're taking off during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
MEL is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Chania International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, 67.71% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
On public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in around 2 hours 5 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 50 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not spend an extra night away at a hotel close to Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to CHQ flight, make yourself comfortable at Corio Bay Motel.
Avalon Airport has a reputation for reliability and timeliness. 80.09% of flights taking off from here arrive right when they're supposed to.
About Chania International Airport (CHQ)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Melbourne to Chania International Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near CHQ instead:
Pick up a Chania International Airport rental car and discover Chania and beyond with your own wheels. Abbycar, Carwiz and Centauro are top providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Chania International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Chania International Airport (CHQ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Chania International Airport is R 14,957. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 22,518. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to CHQ. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
Cheap Melbourne 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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Find an affordable flight from Melbourne to Chania International Airport by using filters. Choose your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Chania International Airport (CHQ)
Think about your travel style when planning your trip dates. February is the quietest month to go to Chania. July is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Chania International Airport (CHQ), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Book a Melbourne to CHQ plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Chania to range from 20ºC (68ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Chania International Airport in January when temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF).
More about Chania
Start your Chania trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Chania International Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
Cabana Mare Beach Resort and Love Sunsets are just a couple of the popular attractions to put on your Chania must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Katholiko Bay.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be explored once you've seen Chania. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
Next up? Journey to Acharnes. It's about 290 kilometres north of Chania and is known for highlights including Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field.
