Travelling from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Chania International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is 4 hours.
Chania and Helsinki follow the same timezone, UTC+2.
Flights from CHQ to HEL start at 10:35 — the earliest with Finnair. The last departure is at 23:45 with Norwegian Air Sweden. In total, you can choose from 14 weekly Chania International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to catch your CHQ to HEL flight.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Getting to Helsinki (and then exploring more of Finland!) is a cinch with Finnair. This popular carrier has direct flights from Chania International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
Finnair is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Chania International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between CHQ and HEL:
Vienna International Airport
Copenhagen Airport
Wroclaw Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
$134 is the best price for a one-way Chania International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. A return flight starts at $295. These prices can change depending on demand.
To get cheap tickets from CHQ to HEL, reserve your journey six months before your planned departure.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Chania International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Chania International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
Handy information about Chania International Airport (CHQ)
Chania International Airport has a strong on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from CHQ land on schedule 91.98% of the time.
Chania International Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Chania. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching an early flight from Chania International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to CHQ:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Consider booking a hotel near HEL if you have a late Chania International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Pick one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Follow your own route with a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and find adventure across Helsinki and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport around two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to central Helsinki has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
It'll take around 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The quietest month for a flight from Chania International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is February, while June is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Helsinki based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Chania International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from CHQ to HEL in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
Explore more of Finland
Helsinki has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Finland just waiting to be discovered. Around 16 kilometres west of Helsinki, a trip to Espoo will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Kannusilta riverside walk, Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen.
Around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki, Tampere is another favourite stop in Finland. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum.