Cheap Flights to Chania
Flights to Chania in 2021
Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.
| Popular in | December | High demand for flights, 8% potential price rise |
| Cheapest in | April | Best time to find cheap flights, 6% potential price drop |
| Average price | £222 | Average for round-trip flights in September 2021 |
| Round-trip from | £34 | From London to Chania Souda |
| One-way from | £7 | One-way flight from London to Chania Souda (CHQ) |
Cheap flights to Chania in September, October 2021
The best prices found for CHQ flights for September, October
Chania 2021 flight deals
Cheap flights to Chania found for this year
Last minute flights to Chania
Late deals on return flights to Chania, departing today and this week
Cheapest prices for Chania flights by month
The cheapest ticket to Chania found for each month in 2021 based on historical flight searches by Cheapflights users.
When is the best time to fly to Souda Airport?
Average Chania Souda flight ticket prices and weather conditions for 2021 and 2022 by month.
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LON - CHQ Price
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£126 - £402
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CHQ Temperature
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14 - 31 °C
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CHQ Precipitation
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4 - 120 mm
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When is the best time to book a flight to Chania?
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Chania, you should look to book at least 61 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
Which day is cheapest to fly to Chania?
The cheapest flights to Chania are usually found when departing on a Sunday. The departure day with the highest cost at present is Saturday.
What time of day is cheapest to fly to Chania?
To get the best value, try booking a flight at midday when visiting Chania. Generally the prices will increase for flights in the afternoon as these tend to have higher demand.
When is the Best time to Visit Chania?
Chania enjoys a Mediterranean climate which delivers hot, dry summers and mild, rainy winters.
Temperatures rise between the months of June and August, which see an average high temperature of 29 degrees Celsius and an average low temperature of 20 degrees. As the warm and sunny weather sets in, throngs of tourists appear in the city. This is turn can see prices increase, so it is advisable to arrange flights and accommodation in advance. If you do book your flight to Chania during the summer months then you’re in for a treat. From late July to late September, the city hosts a number of cultural events, including, theatrical nights, art exhibitions, concerts and traditional music and dance performances.
If you’re not a fan of crowds and would prefer a slightly cooler alternative, then the months of April and October, offer a more comfortable holiday, although you’ll still be able to experience clear sunny days. Bare in mind these months and especially October, can see an increase in rainfall.
Tourism slows in the winter period (December to February) when temperatures are on average between 8 and 15 degrees. Rain is also more common during this time. If you don’t mind the weather then this is a good time to look for possible cheap flights to Chania and affordable hotel rates.
Why visit Chania?
Chania is the epitome of a traditional Greek city, a flight to Chania will take you to a place where visitors can lose themselves within narrow winding streets and discover ancient remnants of lost civilisations. Once the capital of the Cretan State, Chania is a popular tourist destination for those looking for a beautiful waterfront setting surrounded by crumbling buildings and waterside cafes. The city is located on the northern coast of Crete and is the site of an ancient Minoan settlement. This is a city where ancient and modern architecture meet in two distinct areas. The old town draws in many tourists who come to explore the picturesque historic squares and narrow alleyways that were built in the Venetian and Turkish periods, such as the main Eleftherios Venizelos Square. The old harbour and seafront provides a wonderful atmospheric backdrop during daytime or evening, when the local nightlife comes alive. After exploring the historic streets of the old town, take a stroll along the harbour wall leads to the Venetian Lighthouse, one of the oldest of its kind in the Mediterranean. Although no longer operational, it is a popular visitor attraction that is best seen when lit up at night. If you want to see displays of ancient artefacts from local excavations, a visit to the Archaeological Museum is an excellent way to learn about the history of the local area and its early civilisations. Although there is plenty to do in Chania, many visitors who take a flight to Chania also choose to venture beyond the city to see some of the surrounding areas of natural beauty. One of the most famous of these is Samaria Gorge, a magnificent landscape, which can be traversed on foot. The 8-mile (13km) walk down the gorge descends to the shores of the Libyan Sea, where you can choose to sail to the village of Sougia before returning to Chania city.
When is the best time to fly to Chania?
The Mediterranean climate of Crete delivers hot summers and mild winters, allowing visitors to enjoy the island’s attractions all through the year. Temperatures rise between June and August and so do the throngs of tourists, so cheap flights to Chania become less available as the prices rise accordingly. If you prefer a cooler alternative, the months of April to October offer clear sunny days that are considerably more comfortable.
Tourism slows in the winter period when temperatures are lower, so to find a cheap flight to Chania try to book between December and February.
What is the best way to travel around Chania?
Local taxis can be hired within the city. If you want to travel further afield, a regular bus services travel to other major towns and tourist spots.
How to get to the City from the Airport
Chania International Airport (CHQ) is 8.5 miles (14 km) from the city centre, but there is a taxi rank located outside the terminal building. Bus transfers to the city take about 30 minutes, or you drive yourself by booking with one of the main car hire companies.
What airport do you fly into for flights to Chania?
Most people fly into Chania Souda (CHQ) if they book a flight to Chania. Souda is conveniently located just 7.4 mi from Chania’s city centre.
