Travelling from Munich Airport (MUC) to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Munich Airport to Crete Chania Airport.
Chania is one hour ahead of Munich and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Flights from MUC to CHQ start from 05:55 — the first with EW Discover. The latest departure is at 14:55 with Condor. In total, there are five weekly Munich Airport to Crete Chania Airport flights.
Your MUC to CHQ 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 like September? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Condor is your gateway to exploring Chania (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Greece!). Check out the direct flights from Munich Airport to Crete Chania Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Condor.
Condor tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for MUC to CHQ flights, with 91.67% of its services landing on schedule.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Munich Airport to Crete Chania Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between MUC and CHQ include:
Athens International Airport
Milan Malpensa Airport
Bucharest Otopeni Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Munich Airport (MUC) to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Munich Airport to Crete Chania Airport flight is $113. A return plane ticket right now is $192. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book one month before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from MUC to CHQ.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Munich Airport to Crete Chania Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from MUC to CHQ.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Munich Airport to Crete Chania Airport.
Handy information about Munich Airport (MUC)
Of the flights that depart from Munich Airport, 79% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Munich to Munich Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
You can expect a trip time of around 40 minutes on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near MUC. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Munich Airport to Crete Chania Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
Consider staying in a hotel close to CHQ if you're on a late Munich Airport to Crete Chania Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Crete Chania Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Abbycar, Carwiz or Centauro and find adventure across Chania and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Crete Chania Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
When to fly to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
The quietest month for a flight from Munich Airport to Crete Chania Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Chania based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Before locking in your flight from Munich Airport to Crete Chania Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Chania, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC to 31ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from MUC to CHQ in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC and 15ºC on average.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be explored after you've experienced Chania. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Greece, head for Larisa, roughly 483 kilometres north of Chania. Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George are key reasons to visit.