Travelling from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Chania International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss.
Basel's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Basel one hour behind Chania.
To ensure you get on your CHQ to BSL flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Getting to Basel (and then seeing more of Switzerland!) is a cinch with easyJet. This popular carrier has direct flights from Chania International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is easyJet.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chania International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. These are the most popular stopovers between CHQ and BSL:
Cote D'Azur Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
London Gatwick Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
At the moment, 64 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Chania International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 183 €. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from CHQ to BSL by booking seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Chania International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from CHQ to BSL.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Chania International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Chania International Airport (CHQ)
91.98% of flights leaving Chania International Airport touch down at their destination as planned. Given its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when setting off from CHQ.
Chania International Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Chania. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near CHQ. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Chania International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
If you have a late Chania International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these hotels near BSL:
Go where the road takes you with an EuroAirport Swiss rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Enterprise and venture far and wide through Basel and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from EuroAirport Swiss about three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to central Basel
EuroAirport Swiss to the centre of Basel has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
It takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
August is the most popular month for flights from Chania International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. To skip the crowds, travel to Basel in January.
When reserving your flight from Chania International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Basel, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CHQ to BSL sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich is just one of the many places in Switzerland waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Basel. Around 72 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Bahnhofstrasse, Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster.
Around 72 kilometres south of Basel, Bern is another favourite stop in Switzerland. Experience major highlights starting with Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.
