Cheap flights from Durban to Chania from £314

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3 stops
Wed, Sep 16
Durban DURChania CHQ
£314
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3 stops
Fri, Sep 18
Durban DURChania CHQ
£329
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2 stops
Wed, Sep 16
Durban DURChania CHQ
£364
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2 stops
Fri, Sep 18
Durban DURChania CHQ
£373
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2 stops
Wed, Sep 16
Durban DURChania CHQ
£377
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3 stops
Thu, Sep 17
Durban DURChania CHQ
£393
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Fri, Sep 18 – Wed, Sep 23
Durban DURChania CHQ
£813
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Fri, Sep 18 – Wed, Sep 23
Durban DURChania CHQ
£843
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Fri, Sep 18 – Wed, Sep 23
Durban DURChania CHQ
£849
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3 stops
Fri, Sep 18 – Fri, Sep 25
Durban DURChania CHQ
£858
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Fri, Sep 18 – Wed, Sep 23
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£864
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Fri, Sep 18 – Wed, Sep 23
Durban DURChania CHQ
£902
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How much do flights to Chania cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£314

Cheapest round-trip

£813

Average round-trip

£1,042

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Fly Safair

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
Durban International
Arrive to
Chania International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Crete

Check-in for a flight from Durban to Chania

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Fly SafairSFRFAYes
AegeanAEEA3No
EmiratesUAEEKNo
SKY expressSEHGQNo
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes

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
314
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
23 Aug
31°C26°C
30 Aug
36°C30°C
Monday
24 Aug
31°C25°C
31 Aug
31°C26°C
Tuesday
25 Aug
30°C26°C
1 Sep
28°C24°C
Wednesday
26 Aug
32°C27°C
2 Sep
29°C23°C
Thursday
27 Aug
32°C27°C
3 Sep
28°C23°C
Friday
28 Aug
31°C27°C
4 Sep
29°C23°C
Saturday
29 Aug
33°C26°C
5 Sep
31°C24°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Fly Safair, Aegean, Emirates, SKY express, and Qatar Airways. Durban and Chania have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Durban?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Durban and Cape Town, London, Johannesburg, Manchester, George, Harare, Nelspruit, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein, Victoria Falls, Gaborone, Mauritius Island, Entebbe, Lusaka, Nairobi, Lagos, East London, Maputo, Fort Lauderdale, Tel Aviv.

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 Durban?

Durban is mainly served by Durban International. But there are other airports nearby, including Virginia Airport.

What airports are near Durban?

The main airport in Durban is Durban International. It is also served by Richards Bay, Pietermaritzburg, Margate.

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 Durban and Chania?

Currently, you can fly between Durban and Chania with Fly Safair, Aegean, Emirates, SKY express, Qatar Airways.

When’s the best time to travel between Durban and Chania?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Durban 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 Durban and Chania?

Traveling between Durban 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 Durban?

There are a number of airports in and around Durban. The main one is Durban International and other nearby airports include Richards Bay, Pietermaritzburg, Margate

How many airports are there near Chania?

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Durban and Chania depart?

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Durban and Chania arrive?

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