Flying from Crete Chania Airport (CHQ) to Thessaloniki Airport (SKG): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Crete Chania Airport to Thessaloniki Airport is 1 hour 15 minutes.
Thessaloniki's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Chania.
Choose from seven weekly Crete Chania Airport to Thessaloniki Airport flights. The 05:45 departure with Ryanair is the earliest you can take. Ryanair operates the latest service of the day at 23:45.
Your CHQ to SKG flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Flying into Thessaloniki (and then exploring more of Greece!) is easy with Ryanair. This popular airline has direct flights from Crete Chania Airport to Thessaloniki Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Ryanair.
With a dependable 95.83% of services arriving as scheduled, Aegean Airlines is the most punctual carrier for CHQ to SKG flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Crete Chania Airport to Thessaloniki Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between CHQ and SKG include:
Athens International Airport
Bucharest Otopeni Airport
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Crete Chania Airport (CHQ) to Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
27 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Crete Chania Airport to Thessaloniki Airport flight. A return flight starts at 41 €. These fares may change based on demand.
Book one month 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 SKG.
The cheapest month for flights from Crete Chania Airport to Thessaloniki Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Picking up cheap flights from CHQ to SKG is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when fares go down.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Crete Chania Airport to Thessaloniki Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
78% of flights that leave from Crete Chania Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central Chania to Crete Chania Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Crete Chania Airport to Thessaloniki Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to CHQ:
Arriving at Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Crete Chania Airport to Thessaloniki Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SKG instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Thessaloniki Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Centauro or Record Go and explore beyond Thessaloniki's main sights.
Booking your vehicle from Thessaloniki Airport around two weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) to central Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki Airport to the centre of Thessaloniki has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
It'll take around 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
The quietest month for a flight from Crete Chania Airport to Thessaloniki Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Thessaloniki based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Crete Chania Airport to Thessaloniki Airport for July if you want to visit Thessaloniki during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from CHQ to SKG in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Greece you should also see. Around 306 kilometres south of Thessaloniki, a trip to Athens will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Greece, head for Larisa, about 121 kilometres south of Thessaloniki. Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George are among its highlights.
