Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Chania International Airport (CHQ): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Chania International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours.
Chania is two hours ahead of London and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
You can choose from six weekly London Gatwick Airport to Chania International Airport flights. The 07:05 departure with easyJet is the earliest you can take. EasyJet operates the last service of the day at 18:00.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to catch your LGW to CHQ flight.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
EasyJet has direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Chania International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Chania — and maybe even more of Greece if time allows.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with easyJet on this route.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Chania International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LGW and CHQ:
Milano Malpensa Airport
Cote D'Azur Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)
37 € is the lowest price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Chania International Airport flight. Return flights start from 91 €. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
It's often best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from LGW to CHQ. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Plan your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Chania International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from LGW to CHQ is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as there's a better deal.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Chania International Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Of the flights that depart from London Gatwick Airport, 69.26% arrive on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport is about 80 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour 25 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Chania International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to LGW:
Arriving at Chania International Airport (CHQ)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a London Gatwick Airport to Chania International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CHQ instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Chania International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Abbycar, Carwiz or Centauro to explore Chania and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Chania International Airport about four weeks ahead.
Getting from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to central Chania
Chania International Airport to the centre of Chania has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
When to fly to Chania International Airport (CHQ)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Chania International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Chania. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Chania is July, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Chania International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from LGW to CHQ in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
You've visited Chania, now it's time to explore other parts of Greece. Travel around 274 kilometres north to Athens to tick off its leading attractions. From Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies to Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Larisa is another sought-after destination in Greece and is around 483 kilometres north of Chania. No journey is complete without experiencing Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.