Flying from Milan to Chania International Airport (CHQ): What you need to know
Planning your flight from Milan to Chania International Airport (CHQ) begins with finding the right airport to start your adventure from. Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN) are the main terminals in Milan.
Expect to be travelling for 2 hours 40 minutes. That's the average time for a direct Milan to Chania International Airport flight.
Chania International Airport is located in Chania. The city is in the UTC+2 timezone and is one hour ahead of Milan.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from Milan to CHQ.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow some extra breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
You can take a direct flight from Milan to Chania International Airport (CHQ) departing from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP).
When leaving from MXP, you can catch a direct flight from Milan to Chania International Airport with easyJet.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between MXP and CHQ is easyJet.
MXP is around 48 kilometres from central Milan. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 55 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near Milano Malpensa Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Milan to Chania International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
Of all flights leaving Milano Malpensa Airport, 68.23% land on time at their destination.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Looking to fly out of Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)? Direct Milan to Chania International Airport (CHQ) flight tickets are available from here.
Take a direct flight from Milan to CHQ with Ryanair. This is one of the top carriers that operates this route out of BGY.
Ryanair has the largest share of bookings on the BGY to CHQ route.
BGY is around 64 kilometres from central Milan. It takes 1 hour or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 20 minutes.
Get your vacation started early with an extra night away from home. Before your Milan to CHQ flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Orio al Serio International Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Orio al Serio International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 67.49%.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
You can book a flight ticket from Milan to Chania International Airport (CHQ) with a stop or two out of Milano Linate Airport (LIN). Here are some of the most popular stopovers between LIN and CHQ:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Palese Airport (BRI)
From central Milan, LIN is around 11 kilometres away. It takes roughly 30 minutes to get to the airport by car and 45 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Make departure day worry-free — stay near Milano Linate Airport and know you'll make it to your gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Milan to Chania International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights arrive at their destinations as expected. At LIN, that figure is 79.56%.
About Chania International Airport (CHQ)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Milan to Chania International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near CHQ instead:
Grab a Chania International Airport rental car and explore Chania and beyond with your own set of wheels. Abbycar, Carwiz and Centauro are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle around four weeks before your Milan to Chania International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Chania International Airport (CHQ)
At the moment, C$30 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Milan to Chania International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$137. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book three months before travelling. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Milan to CHQ.
August is when you're most likely to find a fantastic deal on a Milan to Chania International Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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The best time to fly from Milan to Chania International Airport (CHQ)
Think about the kind of experience you want when planning your trip dates. February is the quietest month to visit Chania. July is when most people book flights from Milan to Chania International Airport (CHQ), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in Chania is July, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your Milan to CHQ flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Milan to Chania International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF).
More about Chania
Once you've booked your flight from Milan to Chania International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Chania:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Cabana Mare Beach Resort, Love Sunsets and Katholiko Bay are top attractions which should be on every Chania itinerary.
Explore more of Greece
You've visited Chania, now it's time to discover other corners of Greece. Travel about 274 kilometres north to Athens to tick off its top sights. From Acropolis of Athens to The Parthenon and Erechtheion, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Next stop? Journey to Acharnes. It's roughly 290 kilometres north of Chania and is known for highlights including Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field.