Travelling from London to Chania International Airport (CHQ): What you need to know
You can select from numerous airports when planning your flight from London to Chania International Airport (CHQ). Check out your options for jetting out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Take off on a direct London to Chania International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours.
Chania International Airport is located in Chania. The city runs on the UTC+2 timezone and is two hours ahead of London.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Chania International Airport (CHQ) is the most popular route, with 3 direct services every week. You can get from LHR to CHQ on British Airways's 6:25am flight.
Your flight from London to CHQ won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Fly without interruptions from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Direct flights from London to Chania International Airport (CHQ) are available from here.
When departing from LHR, you can catch a direct flight from London to Chania International Airport with British Airways.
British Airways is the airline most travellers choose for flights from LHR to CHQ.
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from London to CHQ that include a stopover. To explore the options leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between LHR and CHQ include:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
Travelling from central London to LHR takes about 1 hour by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a convenient hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Chania International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, 68.18% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can book a direct London to Chania International Airport (CHQ) flight ticket out of London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Work out whether leaving from LGW works best for your plans.
From LGW, direct flights from London to CHQ can be booked with easyJet.
easyJet takes the lead in bookings on the LGW to CHQ route.
Experience more along the way with a stopover on your flight from London to Chania International Airport. Check out these connections between London Gatwick Airport and CHQ:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
You can get to LGW from central London in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to travel the 80 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your London to CHQ flight? Relax in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your break officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69.26%. This figure highlights how frequently flights that leave from this airport reach their destination on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Get ready to board and go from Stansted Airport (STN). Direct flights from London to Chania International Airport can be booked from here.
Fly out of STN with Ryanair. This leading carrier offers direct London to CHQ flight tickets.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between STN and CHQ is Ryanair.
Searching for a flight ticket from London to Chania International Airport (CHQ) with a stop or two can give you a bigger choice of departure times and access to better fares. When departing from Stansted Airport (STN), here's where you can make a pit stop at on the way to CHQ:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
STN is around 64 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your London to Chania International Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near Stansted Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're setting off early:
The on-time performance rating of STN is 64.73%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights departing this airport reach their final stop as planned.
About Chania International Airport (CHQ)
If you're coming in on a late flight from London to Chania International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near CHQ:
Hit the road running by picking up a Chania International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Abbycar, Carwiz or Centauro to explore Chania and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride around four weeks ahead of your London to Chania International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Chania International Airport (CHQ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Chania International Airport is ر.ق. 89. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ر.ق. 174. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To snag cheap flights from London to CHQ, book your flight ticket six months before your planned departure.
The best month for finding cheap London to Chania International Airport tickets is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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Hunt down a great price on a flight from London to Chania International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'
The best time to fly from London to Chania International Airport (CHQ)
February is the quietest month for flights from London to Chania International Airport (CHQ), while July is the most popular. Figure out the best time to visit Chania based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Chania is July, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your London to CHQ flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from London to Chania International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC and 15ºC.
More about Chania
Once you've booked your flight from London to Chania International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Chania:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. Cabana Mare Beach Resort, Love Sunsets and Katholiko Bay are leading attractions which should be on every Chania itinerary.
Explore more of Greece
Chania has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Greece just waiting to be explored. Around 274 kilometres north of Chania, a trip to Athens will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
Your trip through Greece wouldn't feel complete without exploring Acharnes. Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field are highlights in this destination, which is around 290 kilometres north of Chania.
