Flying from Naples International Airport (NAP) to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Naples International Airport to Crete Chania Airport.
Chania is one hour ahead of Naples and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you catch your NAP to CHQ flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Ryanair offers direct flights from Naples International 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 you have time.
Ryanair is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Naples International Airport to Crete Chania Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between NAP and CHQ:
Athens International Airport
Vienna Airport
Milan Malpensa Airport
Handy information about Naples International Airport (NAP)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Naples International Airport, 77% of flights complete their journey on time.
Naples International Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Naples. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 25 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Naples International Airport to Crete Chania Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near NAP:
Arriving at Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
Consider booking a hotel near CHQ if you're catching a late Naples International Airport to Crete Chania Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Crete Chania Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Abbycar, Carwiz or Centauro to explore Chania and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Crete Chania Airport about four weeks ahead.
When to fly to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
July is the busiest month for flights from Naples International Airport to Crete Chania Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Chania in March.
The warmest month in Chania is July, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 31ºC. Book your flights from Naples International Airport to Crete Chania Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from NAP to CHQ in January. Temperatures average between 7ºC and 15ºC then.
Explore more of Greece
Chania is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Greece waiting to be discovered. Around 274 kilometres north of Chania, a trip to Athens will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Greece, consider 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.
