Flying from Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA) to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 35 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Luqa Malta International Airport to Crete Chania Airport.
Chania is one hour ahead of Valletta and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your MLA to CHQ flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Jetting into Chania (and then seeing more of Greece!) is a breeze with Ryanair. This popular carrier has direct flights from Luqa Malta International Airport to Crete Chania Airport.
Ryanair has the highest passenger demand on this route.
With 71.43% of services landing as planned, Ryanair is the most punctual carrier operating MLA to CHQ flights.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Luqa Malta International Airport to Crete Chania Airport. These are the top stopovers between MLA and CHQ:
Athens International Airport
Naples International Airport
Sofia Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA) to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Luqa Malta International Airport to Crete Chania Airport flight is $25. A return plane ticket is currently $56. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from MLA to CHQ by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Luqa Malta International Airport to Crete Chania Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
Landing cheap flights from MLA to CHQ is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Luqa Malta International Airport to Crete Chania Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
Of all flights leaving Luqa Malta International Airport, 76% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Valletta to Luqa Malta International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The journey when using public transport takes about 30 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to MLA? If you're boarding an early flight from Luqa Malta International Airport to Crete Chania Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
Book a hotel close to CHQ if you're catching a late Luqa Malta International Airport to Crete Chania Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Crete Chania Airport rental car and explore Chania and beyond with your own set of wheels. Abbycar, Carwiz and Centauro are top providers to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Crete Chania Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Crete Chania Airport (CHQ) to central Chania
Crete Chania Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Chania. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
It takes around 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
The quietest month for a flight from Luqa Malta International Airport to Crete Chania Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Chania based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Luqa Malta International Airport to Crete Chania Airport for July if you'd like to visit Chania during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MLA to CHQ around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be discovered once you've seen Chania. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
If you're eager to discover another side of Greece, consider Larisa, roughly 483 kilometres north of Chania. Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George are highlights.