Travelling from Seattle to Chania International Airport (CHQ): What you need to know
Seattle is home to a couple of airports where you can set off on your adventure. Check out your options for booking a flight from Seattle to Chania International Airport (CHQ) leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) or Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE).
The timezone in Chania is UTC+2, which is nine hours ahead of Seattle. Chania International Airport is located in Chania.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Seattle to CHQ.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Seattle to CHQ that include a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between SEA and CHQ include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
SEA is around 23 kilometres from central Seattle. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 55 minutes.
Have an early flight from Seattle to Chania International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 81.27% of flights that take off from SEA arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
You can reach LKE from central Seattle in approximately 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport will take roughly 25 minutes to cover the 3 kilometres or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Seattle to CHQ flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport:
About Chania International Airport (CHQ)
Reserve a hotel close to CHQ if you have a late flight from Seattle to Chania International Airport. Settle into one of these options and say goodnight sooner:
Grab a Chania International Airport rental car and explore Chania and beyond with your own set of wheels. Abbycar, Carwiz and Centauro are well-known companies to choose from here.
For the best deal, book your ride around four weeks ahead of your Seattle to Chania International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Chania International Airport (CHQ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Chania International Airport is $884. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,648. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Seattle to CHQ. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Seattle to Chania International Airport tickets across every month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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Tailor your travel plans using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Seattle to Chania International Airport.
The best time to fly from Seattle to Chania International Airport (CHQ)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding when to fly. February is the quietest month to visit Chania. July is when most people book flights from Seattle to Chania International Airport (CHQ), which may be perfect if you're after more action.
When booking your Seattle to CHQ flight ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Chania, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 31ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Seattle to Chania International Airport in January when temperatures are between 7ºC and 15ºC.
More about Chania
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Chania right here. Browse these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Seattle to Chania International Airport:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Cabana Mare Beach Resort, Love Sunsets and Katholiko Bay are must-visits when exploring Chania.
Explore more of Greece
You've seen Chania, now it's time to discover other corners of Greece. Journey about 274 kilometres north to Athens to tick off its top sights. From Acropolis of Athens to The Parthenon and Erechtheion, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Travel 290 kilometres north from Chania and you'll be in Acharnes, another standout destination in Greece. Don't leave without exploring Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field.
