Travelling from Marseille Airport (MRS) to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Marseille Airport to Crete Chania Airport.
The timezone in Chania is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Marseille.
Give yourself enough time to make your MRS to CHQ flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like June? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Chania (and then seeing more of Greece!) is a cinch with Ryanair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Marseille Airport to Crete Chania Airport.
Ryanair is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Among carriers operating MRS to CHQ flights, Ryanair leads the way for on-time arrivals.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Marseille Airport to Crete Chania Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between MRS and CHQ include:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Athens International Airport
Luxembourg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Marseille Airport (MRS) to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Marseille Airport to Crete Chania Airport flight is R 544. A return ticket is currently R 1,389. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MRS to CHQ if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Marseille Airport to Crete Chania Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from MRS to CHQ by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Marseille Airport to Crete Chania Airport.
Handy information about Marseille Airport (MRS)
When it comes to Marseille Airport's on-time performance, data shows 73% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Marseille Airport from central Marseille, it takes about 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Marseille Airport to Crete Chania Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to MRS:
Arriving at Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
Book a hotel near CHQ if you have a late Marseille Airport to Crete Chania Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Explore without limits with a Crete Chania Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Abbycar, Carwiz or Centauro and experience more of Chania and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Crete Chania Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Crete Chania Airport (CHQ) to central Chania
Crete Chania Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Chania. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
It'll take around 35 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Marseille Airport to Crete Chania Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Chania. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Marseille Airport to Crete Chania Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Chania, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MRS to CHQ sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many cities 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.
Larisa is another sought-after destination in Greece and is around 483 kilometres north of Chania. No journey is complete without experiencing Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.
