Flying from Porto Airport (OPO) to Chania International Airport (CHQ): what you need to know
Chania's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Chania two hours ahead of Porto.
To ensure you catch your OPO to CHQ flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Porto Airport to Chania International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between OPO and CHQ:
Cote D'Azur Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Orio al Serio International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Porto Airport (OPO) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Porto Airport to Chania International Airport flight is $176. A return fare is currently $309. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from OPO to CHQ. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Porto Airport to Chania International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across each month and score a great deal.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from OPO to CHQ.
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Handy information about Porto Airport (OPO)
When it comes to Porto Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.49% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Porto to Porto Airport is approximately 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Porto Airport to Chania International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near OPO:
Arriving at Chania International Airport (CHQ)
Consider booking a hotel near CHQ if you're taking a late Porto Airport to Chania International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Chania International Airport rental car and discover Chania and beyond with your own set of wheels. Abbycar, Carwiz and Centauro are well-known companies you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Chania International Airport about four weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to central Chania
Chania International Airport to the centre of Chania has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
When to fly to Chania International Airport (CHQ)
July is the busiest month for flights from Porto Airport to Chania International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Chania in January.
Book your flight from Porto Airport to Chania International Airport for July if you want to go to Chania during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 31ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from OPO to CHQ in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC and 15ºC on average.
Explore more of Greece
Chania has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Greece just waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres north of Chania, a trip to Athens will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
If you're ready to explore another side of Greece, head for Larisa, roughly 483 kilometres north of Chania. Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are among its highlights.