Flying from Rhodes Airport (RHO) to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Rhodes Airport to Crete Chania Airport is 1 hour 10 minutes.
Chania's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Rhodes.
Leave plenty of time to catch your RHO to CHQ flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Aegean Airlines offers direct flights from Rhodes Airport to Crete Chania Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Chania — and maybe even more of Greece if you have time.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Aegean Airlines.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Rhodes Airport to Crete Chania Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between RHO and CHQ:
Athens International Airport
Sofia Airport
Thessaloniki Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Rhodes Airport (RHO) to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
At the moment, $133 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Rhodes Airport to Crete Chania Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $270. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from RHO to CHQ. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Rhodes Airport to Crete Chania Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across each month and bag a great deal.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from RHO to CHQ by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Rhodes Airport to Crete Chania Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Rhodes Airport (RHO)
76% of flights that leave from Rhodes Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Rhodes Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Rhodes. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Booking a night at a hotel can take the stress out of getting to the airport on time. If you want a place to stay before your flight from Rhodes Airport to Crete Chania Airport, take a look at Helena Christina. It's a short drive from RHO.
Arriving at Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
Reserve a hotel close to CHQ if you're on a late Rhodes Airport to Crete Chania Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Go where the road takes you with a Crete Chania Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Abbycar, Carwiz or Centauro and venture far and wide through Chania and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Crete Chania Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Crete Chania Airport (CHQ) to central Chania
Crete Chania Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from central Chania. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Rhodes Airport to Crete Chania Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Chania. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Rhodes Airport to Crete Chania Airport for July if you want to go to Chania during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 31ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RHO to CHQ in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC and 15ºC then.
Explore more of Greece
Chania is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Greece you should also see. Around 274 kilometres north of Chania, a visit to Athens will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of 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 among the biggest draws.



