Travelling from Crete Chania Airport (CHQ) to Barcelona Airport (BCN): what you need to know
The timezone in Barcelona is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Chania.
To ensure you catch your CHQ to BCN flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Crete Chania Airport to Barcelona Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between CHQ and BCN:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Crete Chania Airport (CHQ) to Barcelona Airport (BCN)
$70 is the best price for a one-way Crete Chania Airport to Barcelona Airport flight. Return flights start at $163. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
To find cheap tickets from CHQ to BCN, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when looking for a flight from Crete Chania Airport to Barcelona Airport.
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Handy information about Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
78% of flights leaving from Crete Chania Airport make it to their destination on time.
To reach Crete Chania Airport from central Chania, it takes about 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near CHQ. Whether you have an early flight from Crete Chania Airport to Barcelona Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Barcelona Airport (BCN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Crete Chania Airport to Barcelona Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near BCN instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Barcelona Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Barcelona and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Barcelona Airport around four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
From Barcelona Airport, Barcelona is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 30 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Barcelona Airport (BCN)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Crete Chania Airport to Barcelona Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Barcelona. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Crete Chania Airport to Barcelona Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Barcelona, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from CHQ to BCN in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
You've seen Barcelona, now it's time to explore more of Spain. Journey about 257 kilometres west to Zaragoza to tick off its top attractions. From Plaza del Pilar to La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar, your itinerary will be busy.
Logroño is another sought-after destination in Spain and is around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. No trip is complete without dropping by Bodegas Faustino, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria.