Flying from Toronto to Chania International Airport (CHQ): what you need to know
Organising your flight from Toronto to Chania International Airport (CHQ) begins with finding the best airport to start your holiday. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are the main departure points in Toronto.
The timezone in Chania is UTC+2, which is 6 hours ahead of Toronto. Chania International Airport is located in Chania.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from Toronto to CHQ. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
YYZ is about 27 kilometres from central Toronto. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 26 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 49 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Toronto to Chania International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to Pearson International Airport:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Break up your flight from Toronto to Chania International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Popular stopovers between Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and CHQ are:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
YTZ is about 3 kilometres from central Toronto. It'll take 35 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 39 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Toronto to CHQ, stay in one of these hotels close to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport:
About Chania International Airport (CHQ)
Consider staying in a hotel near CHQ if you're catching a late flight from Toronto to Chania International Airport. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to central Chania
From Chania International Airport, Chania is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 24 minutes to get to the centre driving.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Chania International Airport (CHQ)
Book a one-way ticket from Toronto to Chania International Airport from R 5,152 or travel return from just R 11,520. Prices are accurate at the time of listing and may change based on availability when you book.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Chania International Airport (CHQ)
It's time to figure out your trip dates for your flight from Toronto to Chania International Airport. July is the busiest month to travel to Chania. If you prefer a quieter atmosphere, go in February.
The warmest month in Chania is July, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your flights from Toronto to CHQ in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 7ºC and 15ºC. Search for cheap flights from Toronto to Chania International Airport sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Chania
After locking in your flight from Toronto to Chania International Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Chania:
Old Venetian Harbour and Chania Archaeological Museum are just the start of the popular attractions to add to your Chania must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Maritime Museum of Crete.
Complete your Chania trip with a car rental
Choose one of our car rentals in Chania and explore on your own terms. Easily compare prices from trusted rental companies in one place after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Toronto to Chania International Airport.