Cheap flights from Istanbul to Chania from £93

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1 stop
Thu, Jul 23
Istanbul ISTChania CHQ
£93
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Wed, Jul 22
Istanbul SAWChania CHQ
£105
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Wed, Jul 22
Istanbul SAWChania CHQ
£110
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Mon, Jul 20
Istanbul ISTChania CHQ
£112
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Mon, Jul 20
Istanbul SAWChania CHQ
£117
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Tue, Jul 21
Istanbul SAWChania CHQ
£117
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Mon, Jul 20 – Wed, Jul 22
Istanbul ISTChania CHQ
£228
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Mon, Jul 20 – Wed, Jul 22
Istanbul SAWChania CHQ
£233
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Wed, Jul 22 – Sun, Jul 26
Istanbul SAWChania CHQ
£240
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Wed, Jul 22 – Fri, Jul 24
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£240
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Wed, Jul 22 – Sun, Jul 26
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£241
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Wed, Jul 22 – Fri, Jul 24
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How much do flights to Chania cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£93

Cheapest round-trip

£228

Average round-trip

£247

Includes rare itinerary

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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
Istanbul Airport
Arrive to
Chania International
Average flights per week
370
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Crete

Check-in for a flight from Istanbul to Chania

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AegeanAEEA3No
PegasusPGTPCNo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
RyanairRYRFRNo
SKY expressSEHGQNo

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
Travelers usually depart from Istanbul Airport, or Sabiha Gökçen International when they travel from Istanbul to Chania. The most popular airlines for this route are Aegean, Pegasus, Turkish Airlines, Ryanair, and SKY express. Istanbul and Chania have 370 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Istanbul?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Istanbul and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Antalya, Kayseri, Newcastle upon Tyne, Nevşehir, Budapest, Dubai, Belfast, Tel Aviv, İzmir, Bristol, Chișinău, Jeddah, Ankara, Tivat, Athens, Tbilisi.
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, Larnaca, Riga, Copenhagen, Sofia.
Which airports are there in Istanbul?
Istanbul is mainly served by Istanbul Airport. But there are other airports nearby, including Sabiha Gökçen International, Istanbul Atatürk.
What airports are near Istanbul?
The main airport in Istanbul is Istanbul Airport. It is also served by Anadolu, Tekirdağ Çorlu, Yenişehir.
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 Istanbul and Chania?
Currently, you can fly between Istanbul and Chania with Aegean, Pegasus, Turkish Airlines, Ryanair, SKY express.
When’s the best time to travel between Istanbul and Chania?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Istanbul 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 Istanbul and Chania?
Traveling between Istanbul 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 Istanbul?
There are a number of airports in and around Istanbul. The main one is Istanbul Airport and other nearby airports include Anadolu, Tekirdağ Çorlu, Yenişehir
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What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Istanbul and Chania depart?
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