Travelling from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Geneva Airport to Crete Chania Airport is 2 hours 55 minutes.
Chania is one hour ahead of Geneva and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you get on your GVA to CHQ flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
EasyJet offers direct flights from Geneva Airport to Crete Chania Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Chania — and maybe even more of Greece if your schedule allows.
Most travellers choose to fly with easyJet on this route.
EasyJet is the most punctual carrier operating GVA to CHQ flights. An exceptional 85.71% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Geneva Airport to Crete Chania Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between GVA and CHQ include:
Athens International Airport
Vienna Airport
Nice Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
$79 is the best price for a one-way Geneva Airport to Crete Chania Airport flight. Return flights start at $167. These fares may change depending on demand.
Get cheap tickets from GVA to CHQ by booking four months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Geneva Airport to Crete Chania Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about Geneva Airport (GVA)
Of all flights departing from Geneva Airport, 77% land on schedule at their destination.
Geneva Airport is around 5 kilometres from central Geneva. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 10 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to GVA? If you're catching an early flight from Geneva Airport to Crete Chania Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
Consider staying in a hotel near CHQ if you're catching a late Geneva Airport to Crete Chania Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Follow your own route with a Crete Chania Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Abbycar, Carwiz or Centauro and chase adventure across Chania and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Crete Chania Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Crete Chania Airport (CHQ) to central Chania
From Crete Chania Airport, Chania is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
When to fly to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Geneva Airport to Crete Chania Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Chania. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Chania is July, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your flights from Geneva Airport to Crete Chania Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from GVA to CHQ in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC and 15ºC then.
Explore more of Greece
Chania has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Greece just waiting to be discovered. Around 274 kilometres north of Chania, a trip to Athens will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like 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.