Flying from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Bristol Airport to Crete Chania Airport is 3 hours 55 minutes.
Chania's timezone is UTC+2, making Chania two hours ahead of Bristol.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your BRS to CHQ flight.
During popular months like September, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
EasyJet is your gateway to discovering Chania (and perhaps some other great parts of Greece!). Check out the direct flights from Bristol Airport to Crete Chania Airport offered by this airline.
EasyJet is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Jet2 is the most punctual carrier that offers BRS to CHQ flights. A dependable 80.0% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bristol Airport to Crete Chania Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BRS and CHQ:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Geneva Airport
Milan Bergamo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Bristol Airport to Crete Chania Airport flight is 41 €. A round-trip plane ticket is currently 124 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from BRS to CHQ, reserve your journey three months ahead of your departure date.
August is the cheapest month for flights from Bristol Airport to Crete Chania Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Bristol Airport to Crete Chania Airport.
Handy information about Bristol Airport (BRS)
Bristol Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from BRS arrive at their destination without delay.
Central Bristol to Bristol Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The journey when using public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near BRS. Whether you're catching an early flight from Bristol Airport to Crete Chania Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Bristol Airport to Crete Chania Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CHQ instead:
Pick up a Crete Chania Airport rental car and explore Chania and beyond with your own wheels. Abbycar, Carwiz and Centauro are popular outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Crete Chania Airport about four weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Crete Chania Airport (CHQ) to central Chania
Crete Chania Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from central Chania. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Bristol Airport to Crete Chania Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Chania. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Bristol Airport to Crete Chania Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Chania, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BRS to CHQ in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Chania has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Greece waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres north of Chania, a trip to Athens will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
Larisa is another standout destination in Greece and is around 483 kilometres north of Chania. No trip is complete without seeing Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.