Travelling from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Geneve Airport (GVA): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Chania International Airport to Geneve Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 15 minutes.
Geneva is one hour behind Chania and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to board your CHQ to GVA flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
EasyJet has direct flights from Chania International Airport to Geneve Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Geneva — and maybe even more of Switzerland if your schedule allows.
Most passengers choose to travel with easyJet on this route.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chania International Airport to Geneve Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CHQ and GVA:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
Thessaloniki International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Geneve Airport (GVA)
Right now, C$54 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Chania International Airport to Geneve Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is C$120. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To get cheap tickets from CHQ to GVA, reserve your journey six months ahead of your planned departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Chania International Airport to Geneve Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see 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 CHQ to GVA.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Chania International Airport to Geneve Airport.
Handy information about Chania International Airport (CHQ)
Chania International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 91.98% of flights that take off from CHQ arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Central Chania to Chania International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near CHQ. Whether you're catching an early flight from Chania International Airport to Geneve Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Geneve Airport (GVA)
If you're arriving on a late Chania International Airport to Geneve Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these hotels near GVA:
Grab a Geneve Airport rental car and explore Geneva and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Enterprise are popular providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Geneve Airport around two weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Geneve Airport (GVA) to central Geneva
From Geneve Airport, Geneva is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
It typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Geneve Airport (GVA)
March is the busiest month for flights from Chania International Airport to Geneve Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Geneva in November.
Book your flight from Chania International Airport to Geneve Airport for July if you'd like to explore Geneva during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from CHQ to GVA in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -5ºC (23ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've seen Geneva, now it's time to explore other parts of Switzerland. Journey around 225 kilometres north-east to Zurich to tick off its leading sights. From Bahnhofstrasse to Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Switzerland, consider Basel, about 193 kilometres north-east of Geneva. Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises are highlights.