Fly to Chania:
Chania is a city on the island of Crete in Greece. With a population of 88 525 it is the 8th city in Greece. The closest airport to Chania is Chania International Airport (CHQ), which is 14 km from the city centre.
Chania has a subtropical Mediterranean climate with hot and arid summers and cold, wet and windy winters. The average temperature in summer is 22°C with highs of 30°C. In winter, average temperature is 13°C with lows of 9°C.
Chania is well known for its lighthouse, considered the oldest existing lighthouse in Greece with popular tourist attractions including Elafonisi, Firka Fortress and Mosque of the Janissaries. Famous local dishes include Bougatsa Chanion, a pie with traditional Cretan cheese called mizithra and Antikristo, which is meat but baked/cooked in a special way that gives it a very distinctive taste.
Chania Airport
Situated on the Akrotiri peninsula near Chania in northwest Crete, Chania International Airport (CHQ) serves as the island’s second primary airport. The airport also links with numerous destinations and receives high traffic during summer. The airports in Heraklion and Chania are crucial for tourism on the island, granting visitors access to regional attractions and improving accessibility for both domestic and international tourists. There are several means of travel between Chania and Chania Airport. These include buses, taxis, cars, shuttle services, and town cars. The most recommended transport option is by bus, which takes 45 minutes. For a more express route, take a taxi to cover the 13.6 km in 14 minutes. Other alternatives are driving, which would take 14 minutes, a private transfer will take around 30 minutes, and a town car in 13 minutes.
FAQs for booking flights to Chania
How to get cheap flights to to Chania?
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When is the best time to visit Chania?
The best months to visit Crete are between April and October. The Mediterranean climate assures hot, warm days. In this period, the weather is good to see the various landscapes and historic monuments on this island. Peak season falls between June and August. The weather is vibrant during this time in Crete. The temperatures range between 25°C to 30°C, meaning the beaches, coastal towns, and nightlife are very busy. This is an excellent period for beach vacations and water sports. However, these months can be very crowded, and the heat is intolerable.
The shoulder seasons bring the perfect balance for sightseeing and outdoor activities without summer crowds. If you like a calmer visit and more comfortable weather, then the shoulder months of April, May, September, and October are ideal. Fewer tourists and a landscape covered with seasonal wildflowers make this the ideal time. This is also the best time to explore the archeological treasures like the Palace of Knossos and the Venetian Harbour in Chania.
How to get from Chania Airport to the City Centre?
There are six transport options to get you from Chania Airport to Chania. These include bus, taxi, car, shuttle, or town car. The recommended and the cheapest is to go by bus— which will take around 45 minutes. Alternatively, a taxi will take you around 14 minutes, and driving yourself equally so. With private transfers and town cars, travel time ranges between 13 and 30 minutes. The bus service runs every three hours daily, therefore is the better option.
How do I offset the carbon emissions of a Chania flight?
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