Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Chania from £329

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2 stops
Wed, Feb 25
Johannesburg JNBChania CHQ
£329
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Sun, Mar 1
Johannesburg JNBChania CHQ
£330
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Fri, Feb 27
Johannesburg JNBChania CHQ
£346
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2 stops
Wed, Feb 25
Johannesburg JNBChania CHQ
£347
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2 stops
Fri, Feb 27
Johannesburg JNBChania CHQ
£356
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2 stops
Tue, Feb 24
Johannesburg JNBChania CHQ
£386
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Mon, Mar 2 – Fri, Mar 6
Johannesburg JNBChania CHQ
£580
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Mon, Mar 2 – Fri, Mar 6
Johannesburg JNBChania CHQ
£593
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2 stops
Mon, Mar 2 – Fri, Mar 6
Johannesburg JNBChania CHQ
£613
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2 stops
Mon, Mar 2 – Fri, Mar 6
Johannesburg JNBChania CHQ
£625
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Sun, Mar 1 – Fri, Mar 6
Johannesburg JNBChania CHQ
£626
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Mon, Mar 2 – Sun, Mar 8
Johannesburg JNBChania CHQ
£638
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How much do flights to Chania cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£329

Cheapest round-trip

£580

Average round-trip

£739

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

SKY express

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
O. R. Tambo International
Arrive to
Chania International
Average flights per week
241
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Crete

Check-in for a flight from Johannesburg to Chania

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
SKY expressSEHGQNo
AegeanAEEA3No
EmiratesUAEEKNo
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
KLM Royal Dutch AirlinesKLMKLNo

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
8 Feb
17°C12°C
15 Feb
83%
16°C12°C
Monday
9 Feb
80%
17°C10°C
16 Feb
89%
13°C11°C
Tuesday
10 Feb
89%
17°C10°C
17 Feb
81%
15°C9°C
Wednesday
11 Feb
87%
15°C10°C
18 Feb
81%
14°C10°C
Thursday
12 Feb
84%
18°C10°C
19 Feb
20°C9°C
Friday
13 Feb
85%
17°C12°C
20 Feb
22°C13°C
Saturday
14 Feb
86%
16°C12°C
21 Feb
22°C14°C
Travelers usually depart from O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International when they travel from Johannesburg to Chania. The most popular airlines for this route are SKY express, Aegean, Emirates, Qatar Airways, and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. Johannesburg and Chania have 241 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and Harare, London, Cape Town, Durban, Gaborone, São Paulo, Bulawayo, Nairobi, George, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Kimberley, Northern Cape, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, Lusaka, Nelspruit.
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 Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is mainly served by O. R. Tambo International. But there are other airports nearby, including Lanseria International, Rand Airport.
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 Johannesburg and Chania?
Currently, you can fly between Johannesburg and Chania with SKY express, Aegean, Emirates, Qatar Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Johannesburg and Chania?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg and Chania?
Traveling between Johannesburg 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 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 Johannesburg and Chania depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Chania arrive?
What time do flights between Johannesburg and Chania depart?
What time do flights between Johannesburg and Chania arrive?

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