Travelling from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Chania International Airport (CHQ): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Chania International Airport is 2 hours 10 minutes.
Chania's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Chania one hour ahead of Rome.
To ensure you get on your FCO to CHQ flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Ryanair is your gateway to discovering Chania (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Greece!). Check out the direct flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Chania International Airport offered by this carrier.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Chania International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between FCO and CHQ:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Palese Airport
Sofia Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)
Right now, $32 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Chania International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $67. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book nine months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from FCO to CHQ.
Organise your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Chania International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Chania International Airport.
Handy information about Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
When it comes to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport's on-time performance, 70.57% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Rome. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport will take about 50 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near FCO? If you're catching an early flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Chania International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Chania International Airport (CHQ)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Chania International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CHQ instead:
Grab a Chania International Airport rental car and discover Chania and beyond with your own wheels. Abbycar, Carwiz and Centauro are popular providers you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Chania International Airport around four weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to central Chania
Chania International Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from the centre of Chania. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Chania International Airport (CHQ)
The quietest month for a flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Chania International Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Chania based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Chania International Airport for July if you want to visit Chania during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 31ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from FCO to CHQ in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC and 15ºC on average.
Explore more of Greece
You've seen Chania, now it's time to discover more of Greece. Journey about 274 kilometres north to Athens to tick off its top sights. From Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies to Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 483 kilometres north of Chania, Larisa is another favourite stop in Greece. Start your sightseeing at Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.