Cheap Flights from Vienna (VIE) to Chania (CHQ)

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Vienna Airport to Crete Chania Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $274. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Vienna to Crete Chania

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Vienna to Crete Chania flights are currently cheapest in October.

Direct flights from Vienna to Crete Chania

Vienna to Crete Chania: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Vienna to Chania below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Crete Chania.

Vienna to Chania: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$153
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time2 hrs, 25 mins
Most popular airlineAustrian Airlines
Average flights per week6

Finding cheap flights from Vienna to Crete Chania: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Vienna to Crete Chania is $153. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 25 minutes is the average flight time from Vienna to Crete Chania.
Austrian Airlines, Ryanair and Lauda Europe fly direct from Vienna to Crete Chania.
As of July 2026, there are 6 flights per week flying from Vienna to Crete Chania.
The cheapest month to fly from Vienna to Crete Chania is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Vienna Airport to Crete Chania Airport on Thursday, 15 October 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 25 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Crete Chania but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chania is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Ryanair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Crete Chania.

Travelling from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ): what you need to know

  • Jump on a direct flight from Vienna Airport to Crete Chania Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 25 minutes.

  • Chania's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Chania one hour ahead of Vienna.

  • Flights from VIE to CHQ start at 06:05 — the first with Austrian. The last service of the day is at 15:15 with Austrian. In total, you can take your pick of four weekly Vienna Airport to Crete Chania Airport flights.

  • Leave enough time to make your VIE to CHQ flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.

  • Travelling to Chania (and then seeing more of Greece!) is a snap with Austrian Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Vienna Airport to Crete Chania Airport.

  • Most travellers choose to fly with Austrian Airlines on this route.

  • Austrian Airlines leads the way as the most punctual carrier for VIE to CHQ flights, with 80.0% of its services landing as scheduled.

Handy information about Vienna Airport (VIE)

  • 80% of flights leaving Vienna Airport touch down at their destination on time. Given its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when flying out of VIE.

  • Vienna Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Vienna. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • The trip when using public transport takes roughly 15 minutes.

  • Need a convenient hotel close to VIE? If you're catching an early flight from Vienna Airport to Crete Chania Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)

Getting from Crete Chania Airport (CHQ) to central Chania

  • From Crete Chania Airport, Chania is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.

  • Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 35 minutes.

When to fly to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)

  • It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Vienna Airport to Crete Chania Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Chania. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.

  • Lock in your flight from Vienna Airport to Crete Chania Airport for July if you want to visit Chania during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).

  • January sees average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Look for cheap tickets from VIE to CHQ sometime then 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, top sights here include Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.

  • If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Greece, consider Larisa, about 483 kilometres north of Chania. Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George are the start of reasons to visit.

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