Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Chania from £584

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3 stops
Sat, May 9
Rio de Janeiro GIGChania CHQ
£584
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3 stops
Sat, May 9
Rio de Janeiro SDUChania CHQ
£592
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2 stops
Sun, May 10
Rio de Janeiro GIGChania CHQ
£677
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3 stops
Sat, May 9
Rio de Janeiro GIGChania CHQ
£702
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3 stops
Sat, May 9
Rio de Janeiro SDUChania CHQ
£711
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2 stops
Thu, May 7
Rio de Janeiro GIGChania CHQ
£768
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3 stops
Sat, May 9 – Sat, May 16
Rio de Janeiro GIGChania CHQ
£985
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Sat, May 9 – Sat, May 16
Rio de Janeiro SDUChania CHQ
£993
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2 stops
Sun, May 10 – Sat, May 16
Rio de Janeiro GIGChania CHQ
£1,063
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3 stops
Sun, May 10 – Sat, May 16
Rio de Janeiro GIGChania CHQ
£1,070
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2 stops
Thu, May 7 – Tue, May 12
Rio de Janeiro GIGChania CHQ
£1,130
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Thu, May 7 – Tue, May 12
Rio de Janeiro GIGChania CHQ
£1,130
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How much do flights to Chania cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£584

Cheapest round-trip

£985

Average round-trip

£1,406

Includes rare itinerary

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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
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International
Arrive to
Chania International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Crete

Check-in for a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Chania

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
RyanairRYRFRNo
AzulAZUADYes
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
AegeanAEEA3No
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
313
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
12 Apr
18°C11°C
19 Apr
18°C11°C
Monday
13 Apr
19°C12°C
20 Apr
18°C11°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
23°C14°C
21 Apr
19°C12°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
21°C15°C
22 Apr
18°C12°C
Thursday
16 Apr
19°C14°C
23 Apr
19°C12°C
Friday
17 Apr
86%
14°C14°C
24 Apr
85%
18°C13°C
Saturday
18 Apr
89%
17°C13°C
25 Apr
18°C13°C
Travelers usually depart from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International, Santos Dumont, or Jacarepaguá Airport when they travel from Rio de Janeiro to Chania. The most popular airlines for this route are Ryanair, Azul, LATAM Airlines, Aegean, and easyJet. Rio de Janeiro and Chania have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Rio de Janeiro?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, London, Salvador, Foz do Iguaçu, Florianópolis, Buenos Aires, Manaus, Recife, Manchester, Fortaleza, Belo Horizonte, Lisbon, Porto Alegre, Medellín, Brasília, Porto Seguro, Santiago de Chile, Edinburgh, Montevideo, Toronto.
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 Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is mainly served by Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International. But there are other airports nearby, including Santos Dumont, Jacarepaguá Airport.
What airports are near Rio de Janeiro?
The main airport in Rio de Janeiro is Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International. It is also served by Zona da Mata Regional, Cabo Frio International.
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 Rio de Janeiro and Chania?
Currently, you can fly between Rio de Janeiro and Chania with Ryanair, Azul, LATAM Airlines, Aegean, easyJet.
When’s the best time to travel between Rio de Janeiro and Chania?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro and Chania?
Traveling between Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro?
There are a number of airports in and around Rio de Janeiro. The main one is Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International and other nearby airports include Zona da Mata Regional, Cabo Frio International
How many airports are there near Chania?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Rio de Janeiro and Chania depart?
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What time do flights between Rio de Janeiro and Chania depart?
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