Travelling from Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV) to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Crete Chania Airport.
Tel Aviv and Chania are in the UTC+2 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Give yourself enough time to catch your TLV to CHQ flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Blue Bird Airways has direct flights from Ben Gurion Intl 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 time allows.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Blue Bird Airways on this route.
Handy information about Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Ben Gurion Intl Airport, 78% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Ben Gurion Intl Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Tel Aviv. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near TLV. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Crete Chania Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
Reserve a hotel near CHQ if you're on a late Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Crete Chania Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Crete Chania Airport rental car and explore Chania and beyond with your own wheels. Abbycar, Carwiz and Centauro are popular outlets to choose from here.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Crete Chania Airport about four weeks in advance.
When to fly to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Crete Chania Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Chania. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Crete Chania Airport for July if you want to explore Chania during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 31ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from TLV to CHQ in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC and 15ºC then.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Chania. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
Larisa is another sought-after destination in Greece and is around 483 kilometres north of Chania. No journey is complete without visiting Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.
