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Sat, Oct 17
Madrid MADChania CHQ
£56
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Tue, Oct 13
Madrid MADChania CHQ
£77
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Tue, Oct 13
Madrid MADChania CHQ
£79
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Wed, Oct 14
Madrid MADChania CHQ
£84
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Thu, Oct 15
Madrid MADChania CHQ
£85
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Fri, Oct 16
Madrid MADChania CHQ
£93
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Sat, Oct 17 – Tue, Oct 20
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Sat, Oct 17 – Wed, Oct 21
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Fri, Oct 16 – Tue, Oct 20
Madrid MADChania CHQ
£147
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Fri, Oct 16 – Mon, Oct 19
Madrid MADChania CHQ
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Thu, Oct 15 – Mon, Oct 19
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Sat, Oct 17 – Thu, Oct 22
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How much do flights to Chania cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£56

Cheapest round-trip

£122

Average round-trip

£206

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Ryanair

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
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas
Arrive to
Chania International
Average flights per week
362
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Crete

Check-in for a flight from Madrid to Chania

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
RyanairRYRFRNo
Iberia AirlinesIBEIBYes
AegeanAEEA3No
SKY expressSEHGQNo
easyJetEZYU2Yes

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
27 Sep
81%
20°C16°C
4 Oct
11%
21°C16°C
Monday
28 Sep
57%
21°C18°C
5 Oct
66%
21°C16°C
Tuesday
29 Sep
62%
21°C17°C
6 Oct
28%
21°C17°C
Wednesday
30 Sep
84%
18°C16°C
7 Oct
81%
21°C18°C
Thursday
1 Oct
39%
20°C17°C
8 Oct
61%
25°C19°C
Friday
2 Oct
20°C16°C
9 Oct
72%
24°C19°C
Saturday
3 Oct
21°C16°C
10 Oct
90%
19°C16°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Ryanair, Iberia Airlines, Aegean, SKY express, and easyJet. Madrid and Chania have 362 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Madrid?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Madrid and London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Lisbon, Paris, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Rome, Glasgow, Bristol, Tenerife, Belfast, Birmingham, Mexico City, Tel Aviv, Milan, Newcastle upon Tyne, Warsaw, Budapest, Berlin.

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 Madrid?

The main airport in Madrid is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas. It is also served by Salamanca, Valladolid.

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 Madrid and Chania?

Currently, you can fly between Madrid and Chania with Ryanair, Iberia Airlines, Aegean, SKY express, easyJet.

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

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

Traveling between Madrid 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 Madrid?

There are a number of airports in and around Madrid. The main one is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas and other nearby airports include Salamanca, Valladolid

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 Madrid and Chania depart?

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