Flying from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from East Midlands Airport to Crete Chania Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours.
Chania's timezone is UTC+2, making Chania two hours ahead of Nottingham.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to catch your EMA to CHQ flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Ryanair has direct flights from East Midlands Airport to Crete Chania Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Chania — and maybe even more of Greece if you have time.
Ryanair is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from East Midlands Airport to Crete Chania Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between EMA and CHQ:
Budapest Airport
Milan Bergamo Airport
Krakow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
At the moment, $69 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way East Midlands Airport to Crete Chania Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $132. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from EMA to CHQ by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
June is the cheapest month for flights from East Midlands Airport to Crete Chania Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from EMA to CHQ.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from East Midlands Airport to Crete Chania Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about East Midlands Airport (EMA)
East Midlands Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 83% of flights that depart EMA arrive at their destination without delay.
To reach East Midlands Airport from central Nottingham, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near EMA. Whether you're catching an early flight from East Midlands Airport to Crete Chania Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
If you're arriving on a late East Midlands Airport to Crete Chania Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near CHQ:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Crete Chania Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Abbycar, Carwiz or Centauro and explore beyond Chania's main sights.
Reserving your ride from Crete Chania Airport around four weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Crete Chania Airport (CHQ) to central Chania
Crete Chania Airport to the centre of Chania has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
July is the busiest month for flights from East Midlands Airport to Crete Chania Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Chania in March.
When booking your flight from East Midlands 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 has average temperatures of between 7ºC and 15ºC. Look for cheap tickets from EMA to CHQ around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Chania. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
Around 483 kilometres north of Chania, Larisa is another essential stop in Greece. Start your sightseeing at Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.

