Flying from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Chania International Airport (CHQ): what you need to know
Chania's timezone is UTC+2, making Chania two hours ahead of London.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SEN to CHQ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Flying during a peak time such as September? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
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 London Southend Airport to Chania International Airport. Many travellers pass through Amsterdam Airport Schiphol on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Southend Airport to Chania International Airport flight is R 1,360. A round-trip ticket right now is R 3,701. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from SEN to CHQ, book in advance. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when searching for your flight from London Southend Airport to Chania International Airport.
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Handy information about London Southend Airport (SEN)
77.91% of flights that leave from London Southend Airport touch down at their destination on time.
London Southend Airport is about 64 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport usually takes 1 hour 45 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near SEN. Whether you're catching an early flight from London Southend Airport to Chania International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Chania International Airport (CHQ)
If you're coming in on a late London Southend Airport to Chania International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near CHQ:
Travel at your own speed with a Chania International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Abbycar, Carwiz or Centauro and discover more of Chania and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Chania International Airport about four weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to central Chania
From Chania International Airport, Chania is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Chania International Airport (CHQ)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from London Southend Airport to Chania International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Chania. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from London Southend Airport to Chania International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Chania during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SEN to CHQ in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Chania. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Larisa is another sought-after destination in Greece and is around 483 kilometres north of Chania. No trip is complete without dropping by Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.