Travelling from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Manchester Airport to Crete Chania Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 10 minutes.
Chania is two hours ahead of Manchester and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
There are five Manchester Airport to Crete Chania Airport flights every week to choose from.
To ensure you catch your MAN to CHQ flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
You can fly nonstop to Chania, Greece. Take to the skies with one of these carriers offering direct flights from Manchester Airport to Crete Chania Airport:
Jet2 is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Among carriers operating MAN to CHQ flights, Jet2 has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Manchester Airport to Crete Chania Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between MAN and CHQ:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Athens International Airport
Geneva Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
35 € is currently the best price for a one-way Manchester Airport to Crete Chania Airport flight. A return flight starts from 102 €. These fares can change depending on availability.
It's often best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from MAN to CHQ. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Manchester Airport to Crete Chania Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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 there's a better deal on cheap flights from MAN to CHQ.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Manchester Airport to Crete Chania Airport.
Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
Of all flights leaving Manchester Airport, 65% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Manchester to Manchester Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
You can expect a journey time of around 20 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near MAN. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Manchester Airport to Crete Chania Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Manchester Airport to Crete Chania Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CHQ instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Crete Chania Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Abbycar, Carwiz or Centauro and explore beyond Chania's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your vehicle from Crete Chania Airport about four weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
When to fly to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
July is the most popular month for flights from Manchester Airport to Crete Chania Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Chania in March.
The warmest month in Chania is July, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Manchester Airport to Crete Chania Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MAN to CHQ sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Chania. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
Larisa is another essential stop in Greece and is around 483 kilometres north of Chania. No journey is complete without seeing Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.