Cheap flights from Heraklion to Chania from £72

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1 stop
Thu, Jul 16
Heraklion HERChania CHQ
£72
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Wed, Jul 15
Heraklion HERChania CHQ
£95
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1 stop
Fri, Jul 17
Heraklion HERChania CHQ
£97
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Tue, Jul 14
Heraklion HERChania CHQ
£97
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1 stop
Tue, Jul 14
Heraklion HERChania CHQ
£97
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1 stop
Mon, Jul 13
Heraklion HERChania CHQ
£99
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Fri, Jul 17 – Wed, Jul 22
Heraklion HERChania CHQ
£175
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Thu, Jul 16 – Tue, Jul 21
Heraklion HERChania CHQ
£179
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Fri, Jul 17 – Tue, Jul 21
Heraklion HERChania CHQ
£181
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Fri, Jul 17 – Tue, Jul 21
Heraklion HERChania CHQ
£181
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Sun, Jul 19 – Wed, Jul 22
Heraklion HERChania CHQ
£197
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Mon, Jul 13 – Wed, Jul 15
Heraklion HERChania CHQ
£204
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How much do flights to Chania cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£72

Cheapest round-trip

£175

Average round-trip

£206

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
Heraklion International
Arrive to
Chania International
Average flights per week
243
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Crete

Check-in for a flight from Heraklion to Chania

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AegeanAEEA3No
SKY expressSEHGQNo
RyanairRYRFRNo
AnimawingsAWGA2No
Wizz Air MaltaWMTW4No

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
28 Jun
26°C20°C
5 Jul
28°C22°C
Monday
29 Jun
27°C19°C
6 Jul
27°C20°C
Tuesday
30 Jun
28°C21°C
7 Jul
30°C20°C
Wednesday
1 Jul
29°C22°C
8 Jul
29°C20°C
Thursday
2 Jul
30°C22°C
9 Jul
28°C21°C
Friday
3 Jul
30°C22°C
10 Jul
27°C20°C
Saturday
4 Jul
28°C21°C
11 Jul
26°C20°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Aegean, SKY express, Ryanair, Animawings, and Wizz Air Malta. Heraklion and Chania have 243 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Heraklion?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Heraklion and London, Manchester, Athens, Birmingham, Bristol, Glasgow, Tirana, Edinburgh, Thessaloniki, Tel Aviv, Amsterdam, Paris, Zürich, Bucharest, Istanbul, Düsseldorf, Copenhagen, Larnaca, Warsaw, Rome.
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.
What airports are near Heraklion?
The main airport in Heraklion is Heraklion International. It is also served by Santorini (Thira) National, Heraklion International, Chania International, Sitia Public.
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 Heraklion and Chania?
Currently, you can fly between Heraklion and Chania with Aegean, SKY express, Ryanair, Animawings, Wizz Air Malta.
When’s the best time to travel between Heraklion and Chania?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Heraklion 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 Heraklion and Chania?
Traveling between Heraklion 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 Heraklion?
There are a number of airports in and around Heraklion. The main one is Heraklion International and other nearby airports include Santorini (Thira) National, Heraklion International, Chania International, Sitia Public
How many airports are there near Chania?
There are a number of airports in and around Chania. The main one is Chania International and other nearby airports include Santorini (Thira) National, Heraklion International, Chania International.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Heraklion and Chania depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Heraklion and Chania arrive?
What time do flights between Heraklion and Chania depart?
What time do flights between Heraklion and Chania arrive?

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