Flying from Crete Chania Airport (CHQ) to Vienna Airport (VIE): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Crete Chania Airport to Vienna Airport.
The timezone in Vienna is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Chania.
Each week, there are four Crete Chania Airport to Vienna Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off as soon as possible, go for the 10:15 Ryanair flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 19:30 with Austrian.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to catch your CHQ to VIE flight.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Austrian Airlines has direct flights from Crete Chania Airport to Vienna Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Vienna — and maybe even more of Austria if your schedule allows.
Austrian Airlines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
With an impressive 80.0% of services arriving as scheduled, Austrian Airlines has the best on-time record for CHQ to VIE flights.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Crete Chania Airport to Vienna Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between CHQ and VIE include:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Athens International Airport
Sofia Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Crete Chania Airport (CHQ) to Vienna Airport (VIE)
Right now, $103 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Crete Chania Airport to Vienna Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $160. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To get cheap tickets from CHQ to VIE, book your journey 11 months ahead of your departure date.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Crete Chania Airport to Vienna Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Handy information about Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
78% of flights that take off from Crete Chania Airport land at their destination on time.
Crete Chania Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Chania. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near CHQ. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Crete Chania Airport to Vienna Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Vienna Airport (VIE)
If you're landing on a late Crete Chania Airport to Vienna Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near VIE:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Vienna Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from U-Save, Wheego or Dryyve and explore beyond Vienna's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Vienna Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Vienna Airport (VIE)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Crete Chania Airport to Vienna Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Vienna. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Crete Chania Airport to Vienna Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Vienna, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CHQ to VIE around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Austria
Vienna is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Austria waiting to be discovered. Around 145 kilometres south-west of Vienna, a visit to Graz will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Cathedral, Hauptplatz and Schloss Eggenberg.
Linz is another sought-after destination in Austria and is around 153 kilometres west of Vienna. No journey is complete without dropping by Ars Electronica Centre, Mariendom Linz and Lentos Kunstmuseum (Museum of Modern Art Linz).