Travelling from Portland Airport (PDX) to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ): what you need to know
The timezone in Chania is UTC+2, which is ten hours ahead of Portland.
Give yourself enough time to catch your PDX to CHQ flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Portland Airport to Crete Chania Airport. Many travellers pass through Amsterdam Schiphol Airport when flying between PDX and CHQ.
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland Airport (PDX) to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
Right now, R 5,218 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Portland Airport to Crete Chania Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 13,084. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from PDX to CHQ. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your flight from Portland Airport to Crete Chania Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from PDX to CHQ.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Portland Airport to Crete Chania Airport.
Handy information about Portland Airport (PDX)
You'll find PDX at 7000 NE Airport Way.
83% of flights departing from Portland Airport reach their destination according to schedule. With its impressive on-time stats, disruptions are unlikely when flying out of PDX.
Portland Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Portland. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 40 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near PDX? If you've booked an early flight from Portland Airport to Crete Chania Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Portland Airport to Crete Chania Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CHQ instead:
Grab a Crete Chania Airport rental car and explore Chania and beyond with your own set of wheels. Abbycar, Carwiz and Centauro are top providers to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Crete Chania Airport about four weeks ahead.
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'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Portland Airport to Crete Chania Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Chania. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Chania is July, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Portland Airport to Crete Chania Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PDX to CHQ in January. Temperatures average between 7ºC (45ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Chania has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Greece just waiting to be discovered. Around 274 kilometres north of Chania, a visit to Athens will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Greece, head for Larisa, roughly 483 kilometres north of Chania. Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George are highlights.
