Travelling from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Chania International Airport (CHQ): what you need to know
The timezone in Chania is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of Lisbon.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your LIS to CHQ flight.
Flying during a peak month like June? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Lisbon Portela Airport to Chania International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between LIS and CHQ include:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)
$113 is the lowest price for a one-way Lisbon Portela Airport to Chania International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $321. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from LIS to CHQ. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when looking for your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Chania International Airport.
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Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Chania International Airport.
Handy information about Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
64.1% of flights that leave from Lisbon Portela Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central Lisbon to Lisbon Portela Airport is approximately 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey when using public transport will take about 1 hour.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near LIS. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Chania International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Chania International Airport (CHQ)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Lisbon Portela Airport to Chania International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CHQ instead:
Grab a Chania International Airport rental car and discover Chania and beyond with your own wheels. Abbycar, Carwiz and Centauro are popular outlets you can book with here.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Chania International Airport around four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to central Chania
Chania International Airport to the centre of Chania has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
When to fly to Chania International Airport (CHQ)
July is the most popular month for flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Chania International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Chania in January.
Before locking in your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Chania International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Chania, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LIS to CHQ in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Chania is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Greece waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres north of Chania, a trip to Athens will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Larisa is another must-experience destination in Greece and is around 483 kilometres north of Chania. No trip is complete without a visit to Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.