Cheap flights from Basel to Chania from £157

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1 stop
Sun, Apr 26
Basel BSLChania CHQ
£157
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2 stops
Tue, Apr 28
Basel BSLChania CHQ
£176
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1 stop
Fri, May 1
Basel BSLChania CHQ
£183
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1 stop
Sun, Apr 26
Basel BSLChania CHQ
£190
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2 stops
Fri, May 1
Basel BSLChania CHQ
£190
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2 stops
Sun, Apr 26
Basel BSLChania CHQ
£204
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1 stop
Sun, Apr 26 – Wed, Apr 29
Basel BSLChania CHQ
£298
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Sun, Apr 26 – Wed, Apr 29
Basel BSLChania CHQ
£328
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2 stops
Fri, May 1 – Wed, May 6
Basel BSLChania CHQ
£338
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1 stop
Sun, Apr 26 – Tue, Apr 28
Basel BSLChania CHQ
£371
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2 stops
Fri, May 1 – Tue, May 5
Basel BSLChania CHQ
£387
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Sun, Apr 26 – Tue, Apr 28
Basel BSLChania CHQ
£401
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How much do flights to Chania cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£157

Cheapest round-trip

£298

Average round-trip

£369

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

easyJet

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
EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
Arrive to
Chania International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Crete

Check-in for a flight from Basel to Chania

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
easyJetEZYU2Yes
RyanairRYRFRNo
AegeanAEEA3No
SKY expressSEHGQNo
Wizz AirWZZW6No

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
12 Apr
18°C11°C
19 Apr
18°C11°C
Monday
13 Apr
19°C12°C
20 Apr
18°C11°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
23°C14°C
21 Apr
19°C12°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
21°C15°C
22 Apr
18°C12°C
Thursday
16 Apr
19°C14°C
23 Apr
19°C12°C
Friday
17 Apr
86%
14°C14°C
24 Apr
85%
18°C13°C
Saturday
18 Apr
89%
17°C13°C
25 Apr
18°C13°C
Travelers usually depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg, or Mulhouse/Basel EuroAirport French FR when they travel from Basel to Chania. The most popular airlines for this route are easyJet, Ryanair, Aegean, SKY express, and Wizz Air. Basel and Chania have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Basel?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Basel and London, Edinburgh, Warsaw, Budapest, Manchester, Bucharest, Pristina, Birmingham, Glasgow, Barcelona, Istanbul, Tel Aviv, Tirana, Sofia, Bristol, Belfast, Iași, Madrid, Skopje, Lisbon.
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 Basel?
Basel is mainly served by EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg. But there are other airports nearby, including Mulhouse/Basel EuroAirport French FR.
What airports are near Basel?
The main airport in Basel is EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg. It is also served by Zürich Airport, Geneva, Stuttgart, Memmingen, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden, Strasbourg, Friedrichshafen, Saarbrücken, Metz–Nancy–Lorraine, Dole–Jura.
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 Basel and Chania?
Currently, you can fly between Basel and Chania with easyJet, Ryanair, Aegean, SKY express, Wizz Air.
When’s the best time to travel between Basel and Chania?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Basel 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 Basel and Chania?
Traveling between Basel 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 Basel?
There are a number of airports in and around Basel. The main one is EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and other nearby airports include Zürich Airport, Geneva, Stuttgart, Memmingen, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden, Strasbourg, Friedrichshafen, Saarbrücken, Metz–Nancy–Lorraine, Dole–Jura
How many airports are there near Chania?
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What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Basel and Chania arrive?
What time do flights between Basel and Chania depart?
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