Flying from Nice Airport (NCE) to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Nice Airport to Crete Chania Airport is 2 hours 40 minutes.
Chania's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Chania one hour ahead of Nice.
To ensure you get on your NCE to CHQ flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Getting to Chania (and then exploring more of Greece!) is a breeze with easyJet. This popular carrier has direct flights from Nice Airport to Crete Chania Airport.
EasyJet is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Among carriers operating NCE to CHQ flights, easyJet has the best record for on-time arrivals.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Nice Airport to Crete Chania Airport. These are the top stopovers between NCE and CHQ:
Vienna Airport
Milan Malpensa Airport
Geneva Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Nice Airport (NCE) to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Nice Airport to Crete Chania Airport flight is $71. A round-trip fare is currently $140. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book four months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from NCE to CHQ.
The cheapest month for flights from Nice Airport to Crete Chania Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from NCE to CHQ.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Nice Airport to Crete Chania Airport.
Handy information about Nice Airport (NCE)
When it comes to Nice Airport's on-time performance, 76% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Nice to Nice Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Nice Airport to Crete Chania Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near NCE:
Arriving at Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
If you're landing on a late Nice Airport to Crete Chania Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near CHQ:
Pick up a Crete Chania Airport rental car and discover Chania and beyond with your own set of wheels. Abbycar, Carwiz and Centauro are popular outlets you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Crete Chania Airport around four weeks before you set off.
When to fly to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
The quietest month for a flight from Nice Airport to Crete Chania Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Chania based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Nice Airport to Crete Chania Airport for July if you want to go to Chania during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from NCE to CHQ in January. Temperatures average between 7ºC (45ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
You've seen Chania, now it's time to explore other corners of Greece. Travel around 274 kilometres north to Athens to tick off its popular sights. From Acropolis of Athens to The Parthenon and Erechtheion, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 483 kilometres north of Chania, Larisa is another favourite stop in Greece. Start your sightseeing at Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.