Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Crete Chania Airport is 4 hours.
Chania's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Chania two hours ahead of London.
Every week, there are eight London Gatwick Airport to Crete Chania Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LGW to CHQ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Jetting into Chania (and then seeing more of Greece!) is a cinch with easyJet. This popular carrier has direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Crete Chania Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is easyJet.
With an impressive 80.65% of services arriving as planned, easyJet has the best on-time record for LGW to CHQ flights.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Crete Chania Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LGW and CHQ:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Athens International Airport
Milan Malpensa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
At the moment, 37 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Crete Chania Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 89 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Book six months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from LGW to CHQ.
The cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Crete Chania Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from LGW to CHQ.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Crete Chania Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport has a strong on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from LGW land at their destination as scheduled 82% of the time.
To get to London Gatwick Airport from central London, it'll take around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to LGW? If you're boarding an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Crete Chania Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
If you're landing on a late London Gatwick Airport to Crete Chania Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near CHQ:
Follow your own route with a Crete Chania Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Abbycar, Carwiz or Centauro and venture far and wide through Chania and beyond.
Booking your ride from Crete Chania Airport around four weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Crete Chania Airport (CHQ) to central Chania
From Crete Chania Airport, Chania is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
The quietest month for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Crete Chania Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Chania based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Chania is July, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Crete Chania Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from LGW to CHQ in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Chania is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Greece just waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres north of Chania, a visit to Athens will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
Around 483 kilometres north of Chania, Larisa is another favourite stop in Greece. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.



