How often are flights from London to Chania delayed?

About 47% of weekly flights between London and Chania have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 118 minutes.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Chania flights?

Over the past year, easyJet have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 46% of flights being delayed.

What is the most punctual flight time for London to Chania flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

How long is the flight from London Gatwick Airport to Chania?

A quick flight from London Gatwick Airport to Chania can take about 3h 55m. easyJet provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £138. London Gatwick Airport and Chania are separated by a distance of 1616 mi. All flights are typically direct.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Gatwick Airport to Chania round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from London Gatwick Airport to Chania is British Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £99 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are easyJet and TUI Airways, starting at £109 and £110 round-trip.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chania ranges from 1.0 - 142.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 142.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Chania when rainfall is around 1.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chania, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 26.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

What are the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Chania?

The cheapest flight price from London Gatwick Airport to Chania is £44. On average you can expect to pay £221. The most popular route, (London Gatwick - Chania Souda), can usually be booked for £104.

What are the most reliable airlines from London Gatwick Airport to Chania?

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Chania consider choosing TUI Airways (56%), BA Euroflyer (41%) or British Airways (41%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from London Gatwick Airport to Chania?

Consider easyJet, British Airways or TUI Airways when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from London Gatwick Airport to Chania.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Chania from London Gatwick?

Chania Souda (CHQ), located 7.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from London Gatwick to Chania. 4 airlines have flights to Souda from London Gatwick on a regular basis. Booking flights from London Gatwick to Chania Souda should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from London Gatwick per day.

Can I find deals for flights from Gatwick to Chania that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Gatwick to Chania flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Gatwick to Chania?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Gatwick to Chania by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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How far ahead should I book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Chania?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Chania, you should look to book at least 71 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LGW to CHQ?

When flying from London Gatwick Airport to Chania, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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I like the service and that they still have a reasonable policy for luggage. It felt we were flying with a new pilot though, rough landing and flight, not weather related.

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I like the service and that they still have a reasonable policy for luggage. It felt we were flying with a new pilot though, rough landing and flight, not weather related.

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Stelios,Sept 2024

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I like the service and that they still have a reasonable policy for luggage. It felt we were flying with a new pilot though, rough landing and flight, not weather related.

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Stelios,Sept 2024

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I like the service and that they still have a reasonable policy for luggage. It felt we were flying with a new pilot though, rough landing and flight, not weather related.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Chania from London Gatwick?
Chania Souda (CHQ), located 7.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from London Gatwick to Chania. 4 airlines have flights to Souda from London Gatwick on a regular basis. Booking flights from London Gatwick to Chania Souda should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from London Gatwick per day.
How long is the flight from London Gatwick Airport to Chania?
A quick flight from London Gatwick Airport to Chania can take about 3h 55m. easyJet provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £138. London Gatwick Airport and Chania are separated by a distance of 1616 mi. All flights are typically direct.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Gatwick Airport to Chania round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from London Gatwick Airport to Chania is British Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £99 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are easyJet and TUI Airways, starting at £109 and £110 round-trip.
What are the most reliable airlines from London Gatwick Airport to Chania?
No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Chania consider choosing TUI Airways (56%), BA Euroflyer (41%) or British Airways (41%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.
What are the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Chania?
The cheapest flight price from London Gatwick Airport to Chania is £44. On average you can expect to pay £221. The most popular route, (London Gatwick - Chania Souda), can usually be booked for £104.
Can I find deals for flights from Gatwick to Chania that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Gatwick to Chania flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Gatwick to Chania?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Gatwick to Chania.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Gatwick to Chania?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Gatwick to Chania by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Chania, you should look to book at least 71 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LGW to CHQ?

When flying from London Gatwick Airport to Chania, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How often are flights from London to Chania delayed?

About 47% of weekly flights between London and Chania have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 118 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for London to Chania flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Chania flights?

Over the past year, easyJet have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 46% of flights being delayed.

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