Flying from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Chania International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport is 2 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Bologna is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Chania.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your CHQ to BLQ flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Travelling to Bologna (and then seeing more of Italy!) is a cinch with Ryanair. This popular carrier has direct flights from Chania International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Ryanair.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Chania International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between CHQ and BLQ:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Luxembourg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
Currently, 39 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Chania International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 91 €. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book seven months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CHQ to BLQ.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Chania International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
Snapping up cheap flights from CHQ to BLQ couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Chania International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport.
Handy information about Chania International Airport (CHQ)
91.98% of flights departing from Chania International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when setting off from CHQ.
To get to Chania International Airport from central Chania, it takes around 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching an early flight from Chania International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to CHQ:
Arriving at Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
Reserve a hotel near BLQ if you're on a late Chania International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own pace with a Guglielmo Marconi Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Surprice, U-Save or RentSmart24 and see more of Bologna and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Guglielmo Marconi Airport about two weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to central Bologna
From Guglielmo Marconi Airport, Bologna is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
June is the most popular month for flights from Chania International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Bologna in January.
When reserving your flight from Chania International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Bologna, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CHQ to BLQ around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Italy
Bologna has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Italy you should also see. About 306 kilometres south of Bologna, a trip to Rome will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Colosseum, World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Italy, consider Milan, about 209 kilometres north-west of Bologna. Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum are highlights.
