Travelling from London to Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport (CHQ): What you need to know
Organising your flight from London to Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport (CHQ) begins with finding the most convenient airport to start your adventure from. London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and London Stansted Airport (STN) are your options in London.
Around 4 hours is how long you'll be in the air on a direct London to Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport flight.
Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport is located in Chania. The city runs on the UTC+2 timezone and is two hours ahead of London.
Choose from 4 direct flights every week between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport (CHQ). This is the most popular route, with British Airways offering a 6:25am departure from LHR to CHQ.
To ensure you catch your flight from London to CHQ, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Popular months like July or other peak periods mean longer queues and potential delays. Stick to your schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can take a direct flight from London to Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport (CHQ) departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
British Airways is a leading airline that offers direct flights from London to Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport leaving from LHR.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between LHR and CHQ is British Airways.
British Airways ranks as the top on-time carrier on this route, with 100.0% of services landing as scheduled.
We make it simple to book cheap flights from London to CHQ with a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between LHR and CHQ include:
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Dusseldorf Airport (DUS)
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of London, LHR can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 25 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Of the departures from London Heathrow Airport, 78% land on schedule at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can book a direct London to Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport (CHQ) plane ticket out of London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Work out whether departing from LGW makes the most sense for you.
EasyJet offers direct flights from London to CHQ out of LGW. Book your favourite aisle (or window) seat and arrive at your destination in a single hop.
On the LGW to CHQ route, easyJet is the preferred choice of many.
If you're looking for the most punctual carrier, go with easyJet. It boasts an on-time performance of 80.65% for flights between London Gatwick Airport and Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport.
Tick a new place off your list or just take a moment to reset with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from London to Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport, check out these options when leaving from London Gatwick Airport:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
LGW is around 48 kilometres from central London. It'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your London to CHQ flight? Relax in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your holiday officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
London Gatwick Airport has a track record for punctuality. 82% of flights leaving here keep to their planned arrival schedule.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
One flight, no fuss. You can book a direct flight from London to Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport leaving from London Stansted Airport (STN).
Buckle up and take off from STN with Ryanair. This reputable carrier offers direct London to CHQ plane tickets.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between STN and CHQ is Ryanair.
Ryanair is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route, with 80.0% of services arriving as scheduled.
You can reserve a plane ticket from London to Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport (CHQ) with a stop or two departing from London Stansted Airport (STN). Here are some of the most popular stopovers between STN and CHQ:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
From the centre of London, STN is around 56 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the airport by car and 45 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your London to Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near London Stansted Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out early:
STN has a very good on-time arrivals rating of 80%, so you can rely on your flight to stay on track and touch down when it should.
About Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport (CHQ)
Consider booking a hotel near CHQ if you have a late flight from London to Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and be in bed in no time flat:
Booking your ride around four weeks in advance of your London to Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport (CHQ) to central Chania
Central Chania is around 14 kilometres from Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport (CHQ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport is $66. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $149. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Lock in cheap flights from London to CHQ by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding the biggest deals.
Organise your trip for November. That's the best month for scoring an awesome deal on London to Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from London to Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport (CHQ)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from London to Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport (CHQ). July is the most popular month to visit Chania. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in January.
The warmest month in Chania is July, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your London to CHQ plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Search for cheap tickets from London to Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC and 15ºC.
More about Chania
After booking your flight from London to Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Chania:
Katholiko Bay and Kalamaki Beach are a couple of popular attractions to add to your Chania itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Tersanas Beach.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be discovered once you've seen Chania. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.