Flying from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Chania International Airport (CHQ): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Marseille Provence Airport to Chania International Airport is 2 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Chania is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Marseille.
To ensure you get on your MRS to CHQ flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Ryanair is your gateway to exploring Chania (and perhaps some other great parts of Greece!). Check out the direct flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Chania International Airport offered by this carrier.
Ryanair is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Marseille Provence Airport to Chania International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between MRS and CHQ:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Luxembourg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)
20 € is currently the best price for a one-way Marseille Provence Airport to Chania International Airport flight. A return flight starts at 48 €. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Get cheap tickets from MRS to CHQ by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Chania International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Marseille Provence Airport, data shows 73.25% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Marseille Provence Airport from central Marseille, it takes about 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Booked an early flight from Marseille Provence Airport to Chania International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to MRS:
Arriving at Chania International Airport (CHQ)
Consider booking a hotel close to CHQ if you're on a late Marseille Provence Airport to Chania International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Chania International Airport rental car and explore Chania and beyond with your own wheels. Abbycar, Carwiz and Centauro are popular providers you can book with here.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Chania International Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to central Chania
Chania International Airport to central Chania has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
When to fly to Chania International Airport (CHQ)
July is the most popular month for flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Chania International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Chania in January.
When booking your flight from Marseille Provence Airport to Chania International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Chania, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MRS to CHQ in January. Temperatures average between 7ºC (45ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Chania has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Greece just waiting to be discovered. Around 274 kilometres north of Chania, a visit to Athens will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Larisa is another essential stop in Greece and is around 483 kilometres north of Chania. No journey is complete without a visit to Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.