Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ): what you need to know
Chania's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Chania two hours ahead of Edinburgh.
To ensure you catch your EDI to CHQ flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Crete Chania Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between EDI and CHQ include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
London Stansted Airport
Geneva Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Crete Chania Airport flight is 57 €. A return ticket is currently 125 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from EDI to CHQ if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport to Crete Chania Airport throughout the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from EDI to CHQ is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new deal comes up.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Crete Chania Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Of the flights that depart from Edinburgh Airport, 73% land on time at their destination.
Central Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Crete Chania Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to EDI:
Arriving at Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
Consider staying in a hotel near CHQ if you're catching a late Edinburgh Airport to Crete Chania Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Crete Chania Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Abbycar, Carwiz or Centauro and experience the lesser-explored corners of Chania and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Crete Chania Airport about four weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
When to fly to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Crete Chania Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Chania. If you like a quieter vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Crete Chania Airport for July if you'd like to go to Chania during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from EDI to CHQ in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
You've visited Chania, now it's time to explore other parts of Greece. Journey around 274 kilometres north to Athens to check off its must-visit sights. From Acropolis of Athens to The Parthenon and Erechtheion, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another corner of Greece, consider Larisa, about 483 kilometres north of Chania. Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George are among its highlights.