Cheap flights from Chania (CHQ)

Western Crete's leisure airport on the Akrotiri peninsula

Chania International occupies a shared civilian-military site on the Akrotiri peninsula, about 14 km northeast of Chania town. It is the main airport for western Crete and is heavily seasonal, with summer charter and scheduled traffic from Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2, TUI, Condor and others. Aegean and Sky Express handle year-round domestic links to Athens and Thessaloniki.

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Airlines flying from Chania (CHQ)

Major carriers: Aegean Airlines, Sky Express, Lufthansa, Condor. Low-cost carriers: Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2, TUI.

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to Chania Airport?
Chania is served by Aegean and Sky Express year-round on domestic routes, plus a heavy seasonal European mix from April-October: Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2, TUI, Condor, Lufthansa, Eurowings and Wizz Air. Flightmussy compares all of them in one search using the free 12-month fare heatmap, no signup.
When is the cheapest month to fly to Chania?
May and October are the sweet spots: weather is still warm enough for the beaches but fares drop sharply versus July-August peak. Many international routes pause November-March, so winter cheapness is misleading. Flightmussy's 12-month heatmap is free and shows you the actual cheapest week, not just the cheapest month.
How far is Chania Airport from the city?
Chania Airport is about 14 km northeast of Chania town, on the Akrotiri peninsula. A taxi takes around 20 minutes for a fixed 25-30 euro fare. KTEL public buses run regularly to the city center for under 3 euros. Many resorts also run their own transfer coaches in summer.
Should I fly to Chania or Heraklion for Crete?
Chania is best for western Crete: Balos beach, Elafonissi, Samaria gorge and the old Venetian harbor. Heraklion is better for Knossos, central and eastern Crete. They are about a 2.5-hour drive apart. Flightmussy's multi-airport search compares fares to both CHQ and HER in one go.

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