Travelling from Brussels to Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport (CHQ): What you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll catch your flight from Brussels to Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport (CHQ). Brussels Airport (BRU) and Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) are the two main airports in Brussels.
3 hours 35 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Brussels to Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport flight.
Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport is located in Chania. The city follows the UTC+2 timezone and is one hour ahead of Brussels.
The most popular route is from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport (CHQ). Choose from 3 direct services each week. Brussels Airlines operates a 6:05am departure between BRU and CHQ.
To ensure you get on your flight from Brussels to CHQ, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like September, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Airports in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
You can jump on a direct flight from Brussels to Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport (CHQ) leaving from Brussels Airport (BRU).
Brussels Airlines is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from Brussels to Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport taking off from BRU.
Most passengers prefer to fly with Brussels Airlines between BRU and CHQ.
With a reliable 100.0% of services arriving on schedule, Brussels Airlines is the best-performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Brussels to CHQ departing from Brussels Airport (BRU), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
BRU is about 13 kilometres from central Brussels. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 20 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your holiday? Stay near Brussels Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Brussels to Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Of all flights leaving Brussels Airport, 75% touch down on time at their destination.
Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)
You can book a direct Brussels to Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport (CHQ) plane ticket with departures from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL). Check if flying out of CRL makes more sense for your journey.
Ryanair has direct flights from Brussels to CHQ out of CRL. Book your favourite aisle (or window) seat and get to your destination in one go.
On the CRL to CHQ route, Ryanair is the favourite choice for most passengers.
Choose Ryanair if being on time is your priority. Its flights between Brussels South Charleroi Airport and Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport land as scheduled 100.0% of the time.
Split up your flight from Brussels to Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport with a stop so you can recharge or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Top stopovers between Brussels South Charleroi Airport and CHQ are:
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)
Venice Treviso Airport (TSF)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Brussels to CRL in about 1 hour 15 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 55 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Brussels South Charleroi Airport the day before your Brussels to CHQ flight:
78% of flights taking off from Brussels South Charleroi Airport arrive according to schedule.
About Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport (CHQ)
Have a late flight from Brussels to Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near CHQ and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride around four weeks ahead of your Brussels to Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport flight.
Getting from Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport (CHQ) to central Chania
From Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport, central Chania is around 14 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels to Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport (CHQ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Brussels to Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport is 48 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 97 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from Brussels to CHQ, book early. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Brussels to Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport tickets across every month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Filters make it easier to dig up a deal for your flight from Brussels to Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport. Pick the flight times, carriers and stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.
The best time to fly from Brussels to Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport (CHQ)
July is the busiest month for flights from Brussels to Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport (CHQ). Visit Chania in January if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Lock in a Brussels to CHQ plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Chania to range from 20ºC (68ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Brussels to Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport in January when temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF).
More about Chania
After booking your flight from Brussels to Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Chania:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Katholiko Bay, Kalamaki Beach and Tersanas Beach are major attractions which should feature on any good Chania itinerary.
Explore more of Greece
Chania is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Greece waiting to be discovered. Around 274 kilometres north of Chania, a trip to Athens will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
