Flying from Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) to Chania International Airport (CHQ): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Thessaloniki International Airport to Chania International Airport is 1 hour 15 minutes.
Thessaloniki and Chania are in the same timezone, UTC+2.
Every week, there are six Thessaloniki International Airport to Chania International Airport flights. If you'd like to take off as early as possible, take the 05:45 Ryanair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 23:00 with Ryanair.
Your SKG to CHQ flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Aegean Airlines has direct flights from Thessaloniki International Airport to Chania International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Chania — and maybe even more of Greece if time allows.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Aegean Airlines.
The most punctual carrier that operates SKG to CHQ flights is Ryanair. Its services land as planned 65.91% of the time.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Thessaloniki International Airport to Chania International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between SKG and CHQ include:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)
Currently, $36 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Thessaloniki International Airport to Chania International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $71. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from SKG to CHQ, book your trip seven months before your departure.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Thessaloniki International Airport to Chania International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Handy information about Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Thessaloniki International Airport, 79.57% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Thessaloniki International Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Thessaloniki. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to SKG? If you're boarding an early flight from Thessaloniki International Airport to Chania International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Chania International Airport (CHQ)
If you're arriving on a late Thessaloniki International Airport to Chania International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these accommodation options near CHQ:
Pick up a Chania International Airport rental car and explore Chania and beyond with your own set of wheels. Abbycar, Carwiz and Centauro are well-known companies you can book with here.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Chania International Airport about four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to central Chania
Chania International Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from the centre of Chania. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Chania International Airport (CHQ)
July is the busiest month for flights from Thessaloniki International Airport to Chania International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Chania in January.
When booking your flight from Thessaloniki International Airport to Chania International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Chania, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SKG 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 corners of Greece waiting to be discovered. Around 274 kilometres north of Chania, a visit to Athens will keep you busy. Start with leading sights 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. No visit is complete without checking out Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.