Travelling from Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Thessaloniki Airport to Crete Chania Airport is 1 hour 15 minutes.
Chania's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Thessaloniki.
Every week, there are seven Thessaloniki Airport to Crete Chania Airport flights. To get going as soon as possible, go for the 05:45 Ryanair flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 22:10 with Aegean Airlines.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your SKG to CHQ flight.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Ryanair offers direct flights from Thessaloniki Airport to Crete Chania Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Chania — and maybe even more of Greece if you have time.
Ryanair has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier that offers SKG to CHQ flights. A dependable 90.91% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Thessaloniki Airport to Crete Chania Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between SKG and CHQ:
Athens International Airport
Vienna Airport
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport
Handy information about Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
Thessaloniki Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 83% of flights that depart SKG arrive at their destination on time.
Thessaloniki Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Thessaloniki. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to SKG? If you're boarding an early flight from Thessaloniki Airport to Crete Chania Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
Book a hotel close to CHQ if you're on a late Thessaloniki Airport to Crete Chania Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
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When to fly to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
July is the busiest month for flights from Thessaloniki Airport to Crete Chania Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Chania in March.
Book your flight from Thessaloniki Airport to Crete Chania Airport for July if you'd like to explore Chania during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SKG to CHQ in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Chania has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Greece you should also see. About 274 kilometres north of Chania, a trip to Athens will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
Larisa is another favourite destination in Greece and is around 483 kilometres north of Chania. No trip is complete without visiting Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.
