Travelling from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Barcelona is one hour behind Chania and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Your CHQ to BCN flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chania International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CHQ and BCN:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
70 € is the lowest price for a one-way Chania International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. A return flight starts at 160 €. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CHQ to BCN if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Chania International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport throughout the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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Handy information about Chania International Airport (CHQ)
Chania International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 91.98% of flights that depart CHQ arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To get to Chania International Airport from central Chania, it takes around 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Have an early flight from Chania International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to CHQ:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Book a hotel close to BCN if you're on a late Chania International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car and discover Barcelona and beyond with your own wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Nizacars Rent A Car are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Barcelona-El Prat Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport to central Barcelona has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Chania International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Barcelona in January.
The warmest month in Barcelona is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Chania International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from CHQ to BCN in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be discovered after you've seen Barcelona. Around 257 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona, Logroño is another essential stop in Spain. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.