Travelling from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 55 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Crete Chania Airport.
Bucharest and Chania share the same timezone, UTC+2.
To ensure you get on your OTP to CHQ flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Travelling to Chania (and then seeing more of Greece!) is easy with Ryanair. This popular airline has direct flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Crete Chania Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.
With 71.43% of its services landing on schedule, Ryanair is the most punctual carrier operating OTP to CHQ flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Crete Chania Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between OTP and CHQ include:
Athens International Airport
Vienna Airport
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Crete Chania Airport flight is 19 €. A round-trip ticket is currently 64 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book four months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from OTP to CHQ.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Crete Chania Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
Picking up cheap flights from OTP to CHQ is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Crete Chania Airport.
Handy information about Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)
78% of flights leaving from Bucharest Otopeni Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Bucharest to Bucharest Otopeni Airport is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near OTP. Whether you're taking an early flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Crete Chania Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Crete Chania Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CHQ instead:
Follow your own route with a Crete Chania Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Abbycar, Carwiz or Centauro and discover more of Chania and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Crete Chania Airport around four weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Crete Chania Airport (CHQ) to central Chania
Crete Chania Airport to central Chania has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
If you're using 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 Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Crete Chania Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Chania based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Chania is July, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Crete Chania Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from OTP 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 done Chania, now it's time to discover more of Greece. Journey around 274 kilometres north to Athens to check off its top attractions. From Acropolis of Athens to The Parthenon and Erechtheion, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Larisa is another sought-after destination in Greece and is around 483 kilometres north of Chania. No trip is complete without seeing Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.