Travelling from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Budapest Airport to Crete Chania Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 15 minutes.
The timezone in Chania is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Budapest.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your BUD to CHQ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Flying during a peak time such as June? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Ryanair is your gateway to discovering Chania (and perhaps some other great corners of Greece!). Browse the direct flights from Budapest Airport to Crete Chania Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Ryanair.
Among carriers operating BUD to CHQ flights, Ryanair has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Budapest Airport to Crete Chania Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BUD and CHQ:
Athens International Airport
Milan Malpensa Airport
Sofia Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Budapest Airport to Crete Chania Airport flight is $68. A return fare right now is $137. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To get cheap tickets from BUD to CHQ, reserve your trip one month ahead of your departure.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Budapest Airport to Crete Chania Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from BUD to CHQ.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Budapest Airport to Crete Chania Airport.
Handy information about Budapest Airport (BUD)
Budapest Airport has an excellent on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from BUD land on schedule 81% of the time.
To reach Budapest Airport from central Budapest, it'll take around 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Budapest Airport to Crete Chania Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to BUD:
Arriving at Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
Book a hotel near CHQ if you're catching a late Budapest Airport to Crete Chania Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Crete Chania Airport rental car and discover Chania and beyond with your own set of wheels. Abbycar, Carwiz and Centauro are popular providers to choose from here.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Crete Chania Airport around four weeks ahead.
When to fly to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Budapest Airport to Crete Chania Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Chania. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Budapest Airport to Crete Chania Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Chania, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 31ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 7ºC and 15ºC. Search for cheap tickets from BUD to CHQ sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Chania has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Greece just waiting to be discovered. Around 274 kilometres north of Chania, a visit to Athens will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
Around 483 kilometres north of Chania, Larisa is another favourite stop in Greece. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.