Flying from London City Airport (LCY) to Chania International Airport (CHQ): what you need to know
Chania is two hours ahead of London and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your LCY to CHQ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like February. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London City Airport to Chania International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between LCY and CHQ include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Cote D'Azur Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London City Airport (LCY) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way London City Airport to Chania International Airport flight is 143 €. A round-trip plane ticket right now is 191 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LCY to CHQ if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when looking for your flight from London City Airport to Chania International Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from LCY to CHQ by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from London City Airport to Chania International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about London City Airport (LCY)
When it comes to the on-time performance of London City Airport, data shows 74.57% of flights complete their journey on time.
London City Airport is around 11 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near LCY. Whether you're catching an early flight from London City Airport to Chania International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Chania International Airport (CHQ)
If you're arriving on a late London City Airport to Chania International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these hotels near CHQ:
Grab a Chania International Airport rental car and explore Chania and beyond with your own set of wheels. Abbycar, Carwiz and Centauro are leading providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Chania International Airport about four weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to central Chania
From Chania International Airport, Chania is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Chania International Airport (CHQ)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from London City Airport to Chania International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Chania. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
When reserving your flight from London City Airport to Chania International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Chania, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LCY to CHQ sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Chania is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Greece just waiting to be discovered. Around 274 kilometres north of Chania, a visit to Athens will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Larisa is another sought-after destination in Greece and is around 483 kilometres north of Chania. No journey is complete without dropping by Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.