Travelling from Washington DC to Chania International Airport (CHQ): What you need to know
Planning your flight from Washington DC to Chania International Airport (CHQ) begins with finding the right airport to make your exit from. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are the main departure points in Washington DC.
Chania is six hours ahead of Washington DC. Chania International Airport is located in Chania, which runs on the UTC+2 timezone.
Your flight from Washington DC to CHQ won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During high season, allow for longer queues and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Located around 8 kilometres from the centre of Washington DC, DCA can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 45 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Ronald Reagan National Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Washington DC to Chania International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
76.44% of flights that depart Ronald Reagan National Airport land at their destination on time.
You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Knock a new city off your list or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Washington DC to Chania International Airport, check out these options when taking off from Washington Dulles International Airport:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
You can get to IAD from central Washington DC in approximately 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Washington Dulles International Airport the day before your Washington DC to CHQ flight:
74.39% of flights taking off from Washington Dulles International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
You can book a plane ticket from Washington DC to Chania International Airport (CHQ) out of Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) with a stopover. London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is a popular connection point.
BWI is roughly 48 kilometres from central Washington DC. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 50 minutes. If you're considering public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your Washington DC to Chania International Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out first thing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights arrive at their destinations as expected. At BWI, that rate is 77.13%.
About Chania International Airport (CHQ)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Washington DC to Chania International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near CHQ instead:
Follow your own route with a Chania International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Abbycar, Carwiz or Centauro and see more of Chania and beyond.
Booking your ride around four weeks in advance of your Washington DC to Chania International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Chania International Airport (CHQ)
Currently, R 6,741 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Chania International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 11,289. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Washington DC to CHQ. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Affordable Washington DC to Chania International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Chania International Airport (CHQ)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Washington DC to Chania International Airport (CHQ). July is when most people travel to Chania. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in February.
Book a Washington DC to CHQ plane ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Chania to range from 20ºC (68ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Washington DC 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 ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Chania International Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. Cabana Mare Beach Resort, Love Sunsets and Katholiko Bay are top sights which should be on any well-planned Chania itinerary.
Explore more of Greece
Chania has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Greece waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres north of Chania, a visit to Athens will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
Where to next? Travel to Acharnes. It's about 290 kilometres north of Chania and is home to highlights including Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field.
