Travelling from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 50 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Nuremberg Airport to Crete Chania Airport.
The timezone in Chania is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Nuremberg.
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 board your NUE to CHQ flight.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Ryanair is your gateway to exploring Chania (and maybe even some other great parts of Greece!). Browse the direct flights from Nuremberg Airport to Crete Chania Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Ryanair.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate for NUE to CHQ flights is Ryanair.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Nuremberg Airport to Crete Chania Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between NUE and CHQ include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Athens International Airport
Sofia Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Nuremberg Airport to Crete Chania Airport flight is 30 €. A round-trip plane ticket is currently 89 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book one month before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from NUE to CHQ.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Nuremberg 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.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from NUE to CHQ by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Nuremberg Airport to Crete Chania Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Nuremberg Airport (NUE)
75% of flights taking off from Nuremberg Airport land at their destination on time.
To reach Nuremberg Airport from central Nuremberg, it'll take around 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Nuremberg Airport to Crete Chania Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near NUE:
Arriving at Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
Consider booking a hotel close to CHQ if you're catching a late Nuremberg Airport to Crete Chania Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Crete Chania Airport rental car and explore Chania and beyond with your own wheels. Abbycar, Carwiz and Centauro are popular providers you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Crete Chania Airport about four weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Crete Chania Airport (CHQ) to central Chania
Crete Chania Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from central Chania. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
The quietest month for a flight from Nuremberg Airport to Crete Chania Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Chania based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Chania is July, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from Nuremberg Airport to Crete Chania Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Search for cheap tickets from NUE to CHQ sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
You've seen Chania, now it's time to discover other corners of Greece. Journey about 274 kilometres north to Athens to tick off its top sights. From Acropolis of Athens to The Parthenon and Erechtheion, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Larisa is another favourite destination in Greece and is around 483 kilometres north of Chania. No journey is complete without a visit to Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.