Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Chania International Airport (CHQ): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Chania International Airport is 4 hours.
Chania's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Chania two hours ahead of London.
Every week, there are seven London Heathrow Airport to Chania International Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board as soon as possible, select the 06:40 British Airways flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 12:30 with British Airways.
Your LHR to CHQ flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
British Airways offers direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chania International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Chania — and maybe even more of Greece if you have time.
Most travellers choose to travel with British Airways on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Chania International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between LHR and CHQ:
Guglielmo Marconi Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)
Right now, C$157 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Chania International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is C$274. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Book nine months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from LHR to CHQ.
The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chania International Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from LHR to CHQ.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
68.18% of flights that leave from London Heathrow Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To reach London Heathrow Airport from central London, it takes around 55 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to LHR? If you've booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Chania International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Chania International Airport (CHQ)
Consider staying in a hotel near CHQ if you're catching a late London Heathrow Airport to Chania International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Chania International Airport rental car and explore Chania and beyond with your own set of wheels. Abbycar, Carwiz and Centauro are popular outlets you can book with here.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Chania International Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to central Chania
From Chania International Airport, Chania is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Chania International Airport (CHQ)
The quietest month for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Chania International Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Chania based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Chania is July, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chania International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LHR to CHQ around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Chania. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
If you want to check out another major stop in Greece, consider Larisa, roughly 483 kilometres north of Chania. Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are among its highlights.