Flying from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ): what you need to know
The timezone in Chania is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Barcelona.
Leave plenty of time to catch your BCN to CHQ flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Barcelona Airport to Crete Chania Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BCN and CHQ:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Athens International Airport
Milan Malpensa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
Right now, 42 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Barcelona Airport to Crete Chania Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 90 €. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from BCN to CHQ, book early. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Barcelona Airport to Crete Chania Airport is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across the month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Barcelona Airport (BCN)
Barcelona Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from BCN arrive on schedule 80% of the time.
To get to Barcelona Airport from central Barcelona, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near BCN? If you're catching an early flight from Barcelona Airport to Crete Chania Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
Consider booking a hotel close to CHQ if you're catching a late Barcelona Airport to Crete Chania Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Crete Chania Airport rental car and discover Chania and beyond with your own set of wheels. Abbycar, Carwiz and Centauro are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Crete Chania Airport around four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Crete Chania Airport (CHQ) to central Chania
From Crete Chania Airport, Chania is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Barcelona Airport to Crete Chania Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Chania. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Chania is July, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Barcelona Airport to Crete Chania Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BCN to CHQ in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
You've done Chania, now it's time to discover more of Greece. Travel about 274 kilometres north to Athens to check off its top sights. From Acropolis of Athens to The Parthenon and Erechtheion, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Larisa is another standout destination in Greece and is around 483 kilometres north of Chania. No journey is complete without seeing Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.