Cheap flights from Riyadh to Chania from £246

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2 stops
Wed, Jun 10
Riyadh RUHChania CHQ
£246
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3 stops
Tue, Jun 9
Riyadh RUHChania CHQ
£262
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2 stops
Tue, Jun 9
Riyadh RUHChania CHQ
£278
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2 stops
Tue, Jun 9
Riyadh RUHChania CHQ
£278
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2 stops
Tue, Jun 9
Riyadh RUHChania CHQ
£290
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2 stops
Thu, Jun 11
Riyadh RUHChania CHQ
£339
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Tue, Jun 9 – Mon, Jun 15
Riyadh RUHChania CHQ
£570
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Wed, Jun 10 – Mon, Jun 15
Riyadh RUHChania CHQ
£585
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2 stops
Sat, Jun 13 – Fri, Jun 19
Riyadh RUHChania CHQ
£597
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2 stops
Mon, Jun 15 – Fri, Jun 19
Riyadh RUHChania CHQ
£615
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2 stops
Mon, Jun 15 – Fri, Jun 19
Riyadh RUHChania CHQ
£619
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Thu, Jun 11 – Mon, Jun 15
Riyadh RUHChania CHQ
£678
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How much do flights to Chania cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£246

Cheapest round-trip

£570

Average round-trip

£629

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
King Khalid International
Arrive to
Chania International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Crete

Check-in for a flight from Riyadh to Chania

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AegeanAEEA3No
RyanairRYRFRNo
SKY expressSEHGQNo
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo

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
31 May
25°C17°C
7 Jun
26°C19°C
Monday
1 Jun
24°C17°C
8 Jun
26°C19°C
Tuesday
2 Jun
25°C17°C
9 Jun
26°C20°C
Wednesday
3 Jun
26°C17°C
10 Jun
28°C20°C
Thursday
4 Jun
27°C17°C
11 Jun
27°C20°C
Friday
5 Jun
24°C18°C
12 Jun
27°C20°C
Saturday
6 Jun
25°C18°C
13 Jun
28°C20°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Aegean, Ryanair, SKY express, Qatar Airways, and Etihad Airways. Riyadh and Chania have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Riyadh?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Riyadh and London, Jeddah, Dubai, Manchester, Cairo, Medina, Birmingham, Dammam, Amman, Manila, Tabuk, Abha, Glasgow, Ta if, Manama, Istanbul, Beirut, Islamabad, Doha, Hyderabad.
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 Riyadh?
Riyadh is mainly served by King Khalid International. But there are other airports nearby, including Riyadh Air Base.
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 Riyadh and Chania?
Currently, you can fly between Riyadh and Chania with Aegean, Ryanair, SKY express, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Riyadh and Chania?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Riyadh 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 Riyadh and Chania?
Traveling between Riyadh 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 Riyadh 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 Riyadh, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Riyadh and Chania arrive?
What time do flights between Riyadh and Chania depart?
What time do flights between Riyadh and Chania arrive?

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