Travelling from Reykjavik to Chania International Airport (CHQ): What you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with figuring out where you'll leave from in Reykjavik. Keflavik International Airport (KEF) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Reykjavik to Chania International Airport (CHQ) leaving from here.
Chania is two hours ahead of Reykjavik. Chania International Airport is located in Chania, which operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Reykjavik to CHQ. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Reykjavik to CHQ that include a stopover. To explore the options departing from Keflavik International Airport (KEF), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between KEF and CHQ include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Bergen Airport (BGO)
KEF is about 48 kilometres from central Reykjavik. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near Keflavik International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Reykjavik to Chania International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Keflavik International Airport, 66.96% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)
You can get to RKV from central Reykjavik in approximately 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes to cover the 2 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Reykjavik to CHQ flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Reykjavik International Airport:
76.1% of flights out of Reykjavik International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
About Chania International Airport (CHQ)
Book a hotel close to CHQ if you have a late flight from Reykjavik to Chania International Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and be in bed in no time flat:
Pick up a Chania International Airport rental car and discover Chania and beyond with your own set of wheels. Abbycar, Carwiz and Centauro are popular providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride around four weeks in advance of your Reykjavik to Chania International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from Reykjavik to Chania International Airport (CHQ)
At the moment, $261 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Reykjavik to Chania International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $610. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Reykjavik to CHQ if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from Reykjavik to Chania International Airport (CHQ)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding your trip dates. February is the quietest month to go to Chania. July is when most people book flights from Reykjavik to Chania International Airport (CHQ), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
The warmest month in Chania is July, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your Reykjavik to CHQ flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January has temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Reykjavik to Chania International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Chania
Start your Chania trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Reykjavik to Chania International Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
Cabana Mare Beach Resort and Love Sunsets are just the start of the top-rated attractions to put on your Chania travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Katholiko Bay.
Explore more of Greece
Chania will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Greece just waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometres north of Chania, a trip to Athens will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
Make your way 290 kilometres north from Chania to reach Acharnes, another favourite stop in Greece. No trip is complete without seeing Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field.