Travelling from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Chania International Airport (CHQ): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Vienna International Airport to Chania International Airport.
The timezone in Chania is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Vienna.
Each week, there are three Vienna International Airport to Chania International Airport flights. If you prefer to take off early, select the 06:00 Ryanair flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 16:10 with Ryanair.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your VIE to CHQ flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
A range of airlines operate direct flights from Vienna International Airport to Chania International Airport, so jetting off to Chania (and then visiting more of Greece!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
Most travellers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Vienna International Airport to Chania International Airport flight is R 585. A return plane ticket is currently R 1,452. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from VIE to CHQ, book your trip eight months before your planned departure.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Vienna International Airport to Chania International Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Vienna International Airport to Chania International Airport.
Handy information about Vienna International Airport (VIE)
78.59% of flights taking off from Vienna International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To reach Vienna International Airport from central Vienna, it takes about 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Looking for a convenient hotel near VIE? If you're catching an early flight from Vienna International Airport to Chania International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Chania International Airport (CHQ)
If you're landing on a late Vienna International Airport to Chania International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near CHQ:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Chania International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Abbycar, Carwiz or Centauro and experience the lesser-explored corners of Chania and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Chania International Airport around four weeks in advance.
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 get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Chania International Airport (CHQ)
The quietest month for a flight from Vienna International Airport to Chania International Airport is January, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Chania based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Vienna International Airport to Chania International Airport for July if you want to explore Chania during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from VIE to CHQ in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Chania has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Greece just waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometres north of Chania, a visit to Athens will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Around 483 kilometres north of Chania, Larisa is another favourite stop in Greece. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.
