Flying from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 5 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Birmingham Airport to Crete Chania Airport.
Chania's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Chania two hours ahead of Birmingham.
Your BHX 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 when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into Chania (and then discovering more of Greece!) is a snap with Jet2. This popular carrier has direct flights from Birmingham Airport to Crete Chania Airport.
Most travellers choose to fly with Jet2 on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier that operates BHX to CHQ flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Birmingham Airport to Crete Chania Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between BHX and CHQ include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Copenhagen Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
At the moment, $57 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Birmingham Airport to Crete Chania Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $155. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from BHX to CHQ, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Birmingham Airport to Crete Chania Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Birmingham Airport to Crete Chania Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Birmingham Airport (BHX)
72% of flights that depart Birmingham Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Birmingham Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Birmingham. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from Birmingham Airport to Crete Chania Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to BHX:
Arriving at Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Birmingham Airport to Crete Chania Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CHQ instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Crete Chania Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Abbycar, Carwiz or Centauro and see more of Chania and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Crete Chania Airport around four weeks in advance.
Getting from Crete Chania Airport (CHQ) to central Chania
From Crete Chania Airport, Chania is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
July is the busiest month for flights from Birmingham Airport to Crete Chania Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Chania in March.
Lock in your flight from Birmingham Airport to Crete Chania Airport for July if you'd like to go to Chania during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BHX to CHQ in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
You've visited Chania, now it's time to explore other corners of Greece. Travel around 274 kilometres north to Athens to tick off its top attractions. From Acropolis of Athens to The Parthenon and Erechtheion, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Larisa is another sought-after destination in Greece and is around 483 kilometres north of Chania. No journey is complete without a visit to Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.