Travelling from Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) to Chania International Airport (CHQ): what you need to know
On average, direct flights from Thessaloniki International Airport to Chania International Airport take 1 hour 13 minutes. Chania and Thessaloniki are in the same timezone (UTC+2), which means you won't need to change your watch when you land.
For the first departure, catch the 05:45 flight from Thessaloniki International Airport to Chania International Airport. If you'd like to leave later, the last flight is at 23:20. With 6 flights each week from SKG to CHQ, you can pick the timing that best suits you.
Flying over a peak time like July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling to Chania (and then seeing more of Greece!) is easy with Aegean Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Thessaloniki International Airport to Chania International Airport.
If you'd like to have a stopover for your flight from Thessaloniki International Airport to Chania International Airport, just deselect 'Direct flights only' and explore your options. Here are the popular stopovers between SKG and CHQ:
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
Vienna International Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
When flying domestically within Greece, you don't need a visa or even a passport. However, you'll have to show some kind of identification, such as a driver's license or ID card. Once you've booked your cheap ticket from SKG to CHQ, make sure your ID is up to date before you travel.
How to find the cheapest flights from Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Thessaloniki International Airport to Chania International Airport is ر.ق. 79. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ر.ق. 158. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To get cheap flight tickets from SKG to CHQ, reserve your trip 10 months ahead of the departure date.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from Thessaloniki International Airport to Chania International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
Thessaloniki International Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Thessaloniki. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 26 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 1 hour and 7 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near SKG. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Thessaloniki International Airport to Chania International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Chania International Airport (CHQ)
Book a hotel close to CHQ if you're catching a late flight from Thessaloniki International Airport to Chania International Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to central Chania
From Chania International Airport, Chania is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 24 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Chania International Airport (CHQ)
July is the most popular month for flights from Thessaloniki International Airport to Chania International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Chania in February.
Book your flight from Thessaloniki International Airport to Chania International Airport for July if you want to go to Chania during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20 ºC and 31 ºC.
Search for cheap flight tickets from SKG to CHQ in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7 ºC and 15 ºC on average.
More about Chania
Start your Chania trip right by finding an amazing stay. After booking your flight from SKG to CHQ, check out our hotel options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Old Venetian Harbour, Chania Archaeological Museum and Maritime Museum of Crete are leading attractions which should be on every Chania itinerary.
Complete your Chania trip with hotels and a car rental
Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Chania International Airport, check out the lowest prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare hundreds of car rental companies in one place to get the best car rental price for your Chania trip.
