Travelling from Crete Chania Airport (CHQ) to Budapest Airport (BUD): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Crete Chania Airport to Budapest Airport.
Budapest is one hour behind Chania and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Your CHQ to BUD flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Budapest (and then discovering more of Hungary!) is a breeze with Ryanair. This popular carrier has direct flights from Crete Chania Airport to Budapest Airport.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Ryanair.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier that operates CHQ to BUD flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Crete Chania Airport to Budapest Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between CHQ and BUD:
Athens International Airport
Naples International Airport
Thessaloniki Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Crete Chania Airport (CHQ) to Budapest Airport (BUD)
$61 is the lowest price for a one-way Crete Chania Airport to Budapest Airport flight. Return flights start at $153. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from CHQ to BUD by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Crete Chania Airport to Budapest Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
78% of flights departing from Crete Chania Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central Chania to Crete Chania Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a trip time of around 35 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near CHQ. Whether you're catching an early flight from Crete Chania Airport to Budapest Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Budapest Airport (BUD)
Consider staying in a hotel near BUD if you're on a late Crete Chania Airport to Budapest Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Budapest Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Dryyve or Green Motion and explore beyond Budapest's usual tourist stops.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Budapest Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Budapest Airport (BUD) to central Budapest
Budapest Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from central Budapest. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Budapest Airport (BUD)
The quietest month for a flight from Crete Chania Airport to Budapest Airport is March, while June is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Budapest based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your flight from Crete Chania Airport to Budapest Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Budapest, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC to 33ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -8ºC and 6ºC. Look for cheap tickets from CHQ to BUD sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Hungary
Budapest has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Hungary you should also see. Around 193 kilometres east of Budapest, a visit to Debrecen will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Hortobágy National Park, Nagyerdei Park and Debreceni Zsinagóga.
Miskolc is another well-known destination in Hungary and is around 145 kilometres north-east of Budapest. No journey is complete without seeing Miskolctapolca Cave Bath, Bukk National Park and Diósgyőr: Történelmi Emlékhely.