Travelling from Stansted Airport (STN) to Chania International Airport (CHQ): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Stansted Airport to Chania International Airport is 3 hours 50 minutes.
Chania's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Chania two hours ahead of London.
Every week, there are four Stansted Airport to Chania International Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board early, select the 05:55 Jet2 flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 16:35 with Ryanair.
Your STN to CHQ flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from Stansted Airport to Chania International Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Chania holiday, let one of these carriers take you to this exciting corner of Greece:
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Ryanair.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Stansted Airport to Chania International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between STN and CHQ:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Milano Malpensa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Stansted Airport (STN) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Stansted Airport to Chania International Airport flight is 35 €. A return fare right now is 90 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To get cheap tickets from STN to CHQ, reserve your trip five months before your planned departure.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Stansted Airport to Chania International 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 don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from STN to CHQ.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Stansted Airport to Chania International Airport.
Handy information about Stansted Airport (STN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Stansted Airport, 64.73% of flights complete their journey on time.
Stansted Airport is about 64 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 25 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Stansted Airport to Chania International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to STN:
Arriving at Chania International Airport (CHQ)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Stansted Airport to Chania International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CHQ instead:
Pick up a Chania International Airport rental car and discover Chania and beyond with your own set of wheels. Abbycar, Carwiz and Centauro are top outlets you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Chania International Airport about four weeks ahead.
Getting from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to central Chania
Chania International Airport to central Chania has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
When to fly to Chania International Airport (CHQ)
The quietest month for a flight from Stansted Airport to Chania International Airport is January, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Chania based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When reserving your flight from Stansted Airport to Chania International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Chania, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Search for cheap tickets from STN to CHQ sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Chania has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Greece you should also see. About 274 kilometres north of Chania, a visit to Athens will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Around 483 kilometres north of Chania, Larisa is another favourite stop in Greece. Experience major highlights starting with Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.