Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Chania from £260

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2 stops
Fri, Jul 24
Abu Dhabi AUHChania CHQ
£260
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Wed, Jul 22
Abu Dhabi AUHChania CHQ
£289
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2 stops
Wed, Jul 22
Abu Dhabi AUHChania CHQ
£309
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2 stops
Wed, Jul 22
Abu Dhabi AUHChania CHQ
£316
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2 stops
Wed, Jul 22
Abu Dhabi AUHChania CHQ
£326
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2 stops
Thu, Jul 23
Abu Dhabi AUHChania CHQ
£332
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2 stops
Fri, Jul 24 – Wed, Jul 29
Abu Dhabi AUHChania CHQ
£558
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Fri, Jul 24 – Mon, Jul 27
Abu Dhabi AUHChania CHQ
£571
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2 stops
Wed, Jul 22 – Sat, Jul 25
Abu Dhabi AUHChania CHQ
£577
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2 stops
Wed, Jul 22 – Sat, Jul 25
Abu Dhabi AUHChania CHQ
£596
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2 stops
Wed, Jul 22 – Sat, Jul 25
Abu Dhabi AUHChania CHQ
£597
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Wed, Jul 22 – Sun, Jul 26
Abu Dhabi AUHChania CHQ
£624
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How much do flights to Chania cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£260

Cheapest round-trip

£558

Average round-trip

£661

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Aegean

Getting from Chania airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or private transfer. Best value: public bus (KTEL).

Chania is served by Chania International Airport (CHQ), also known as Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport, located approximately 14 km northeast of Chania city center. The airport offers several airport transfers to city center options including public buses, taxis, private transfers, and rental cars. Journey times typically range from 20 to 35 minutes depending on traffic conditions and your chosen mode of transport. The KTEL bus service provides an affordable connection, while taxis offer convenient door-to-door service at a fixed rate.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

25-40 min

€2.50; single ticket fare

hourly, aligned with flight arrivals (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

20-30 min

€25 – €35; fixed rate to city center; night surcharge may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with luggage

20-30 min

€35 – €55; pre-booked; price varies by vehicle type

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or families

20-30 min

€25 – €60; daily rate; varies by season and vehicle

on-demand during office hours (traffic dependent)

exploring Crete independently

25-40 min

€0 – €20; complimentary or fee varies by hotel

pre-arranged with hotel (traffic dependent)

resort guests

Notes:

  • Prices in EUR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • KTEL bus schedules are coordinated with flight arrivals but may vary seasonally.
  • Taxi fares are fixed from the airport to Chania city center; confirm the rate before departure.
  • Road traffic can affect journey times, especially during peak summer season.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Chania

Depart from
Zayed International Airport
Arrive to
Chania International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Crete

Check-in for a flight from Abu Dhabi to Chania

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AegeanAEEA3No
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
SKY expressSEHGQNo
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
RyanairRYRFRNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Chania

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January14°C9°C
February14°C9°C
March16°C10°C
April19°C12°C
May23°C15°C
June26°C19°C
July29°C22°C
August29°C22°C
September27°C20°C
October22°C17°C
November19°C14°C
December15°C11°C
Hottest Month
29°C
July
Coldest month
9°C
January
Sunny days
313
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
5 Jul
17%
27°C22°C
12 Jul
31°C25°C
Monday
6 Jul
27°C21°C
13 Jul
31°C24°C
Tuesday
7 Jul
28°C21°C
14 Jul
31°C23°C
Wednesday
8 Jul
29°C22°C
15 Jul
29°C23°C
Thursday
9 Jul
30°C23°C
16 Jul
29°C22°C
Friday
10 Jul
31°C23°C
17 Jul
31°C23°C
Saturday
11 Jul
32°C23°C
18 Jul
32°C23°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Aegean, Etihad Airways, SKY express, Qatar Airways, and Ryanair. Abu Dhabi and Chania have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Abu Dhabi?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Abu Dhabi and London, Manchester, Jeddah, Amman, Medina, Birmingham, Cairo, Baku, Kutaisi, Colombo, Tashkent, Vienna, Riyadh, Mumbai, Larnaca, Dammam, Kochi, Istanbul, Glasgow, Belfast.
What are the most popular routes to and from Chania?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chania and London, Manchester, Athens, Birmingham, Bristol, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Liverpool, Tel Aviv, Tirana, Bucharest, Barcelona, Helsinki, Milan, New York, Paris, Istanbul, Larnaca, Riga, Copenhagen.
Which airports are there in Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is mainly served by Zayed International Airport. But there are other airports nearby, including Abu Dhabi Yas Island SPB.
What airports are near Abu Dhabi?
The main airport in Abu Dhabi is Zayed International Airport. It is also served by Dubai International, Sharjah International, Al Ain International, Ras Al Khaimah International, Al Maktoum International, Sohar.
What airports are near Chania?
The main airport in Chania is Chania International. It is also served by Santorini (Thira) National, Heraklion International, Chania International.
Which airlines fly between Abu Dhabi and Chania?
Currently, you can fly between Abu Dhabi and Chania with Aegean, Etihad Airways, SKY express, Qatar Airways, Ryanair.
When’s the best time to travel between Abu Dhabi and Chania?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Abu Dhabi and Chania, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Abu Dhabi and Chania?
Traveling between Abu Dhabi and Chania, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Abu Dhabi?
There are a number of airports in and around Abu Dhabi. The main one is Zayed International Airport and other nearby airports include Dubai International, Sharjah International, Al Ain International, Ras Al Khaimah International, Al Maktoum International, Sohar
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