Flying from Bari Airport (BRI) to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Bari Airport to Crete Chania Airport.
Chania is one hour ahead of Bari and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your BRI to CHQ flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Jetting into Chania (and then discovering more of Greece!) is easy with Ryanair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Bari Airport to Crete Chania Airport.
Most travellers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Bari Airport to Crete Chania Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between BRI and CHQ include:
Athens International Airport
Milan Bergamo Airport
Pisa International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bari Airport (BRI) to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
15 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Bari Airport to Crete Chania Airport flight. Return flights start at 44 €. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Book one month before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from BRI to CHQ.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Bari Airport to Crete Chania Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
Landing cheap flights from BRI to CHQ is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new deal comes up.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Bari Airport to Crete Chania Airport.
Handy information about Bari Airport (BRI)
Bari Airport has an excellent on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from BRI make it to their destination as scheduled 82% of the time.
To reach Bari Airport from central Bari, it takes about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to BRI? If you're catching an early flight from Bari Airport to Crete Chania Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Bari Airport to Crete Chania Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CHQ instead:
Grab a Crete Chania Airport rental car and discover Chania and beyond with your own wheels. Abbycar, Carwiz and Centauro are top providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Crete Chania Airport about four weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Crete Chania Airport (CHQ) to central Chania
Crete Chania Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Chania. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
The quietest month for a flight from Bari Airport to Crete Chania Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Chania based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from Bari Airport to Crete Chania Airport for July if you'd like to visit Chania during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BRI to CHQ in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
You've seen Chania, now it's time to explore more of Greece. Journey around 274 kilometres north to Athens to tick off its must-visit sights. From Acropolis of Athens to The Parthenon and Erechtheion, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Greece, head for Larisa, about 483 kilometres north of Chania. Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George are the start of reasons to visit.