Flying from New York Newark Airport (EWR) to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ): what you need to know
The timezone in Chania is UTC+2, which is seven hours ahead of New York.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your EWR to CHQ flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as December. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from New York Newark Airport to Crete Chania Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between EWR and CHQ:
London Heathrow Airport
Athens International Airport
Dublin Airport
Handy information about New York Newark Airport (EWR)
EWR's address is Building 1, Conrad Road.
71% of flights that take off from New York Newark Airport land at their destination on time.
Central New York to New York Newark Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Need a handy hotel near EWR? If you're catching an early flight from New York Newark Airport to Crete Chania Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
If you're coming in on a late New York Newark Airport to Crete Chania Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these accommodation options near CHQ:
Follow your own route with a Crete Chania Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Abbycar, Carwiz or Centauro and experience more of Chania and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Crete Chania Airport about four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Crete Chania Airport (CHQ) to central Chania
Crete Chania Airport to central Chania has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
When to fly to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
July is the most popular month for flights from New York Newark Airport to Crete Chania Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Chania in March.
When booking your flight from New York Newark Airport to Crete Chania Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Chania, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Look for cheap tickets from EWR to CHQ sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Greece
You've done Chania, now it's time to explore other parts of Greece. Journey about 274 kilometres north to Athens to tick off its leading attractions. From Acropolis of Athens to The Parthenon and Erechtheion, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 483 kilometres north of Chania, Larisa is another essential stop in Greece. No visit is complete without checking out Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.