Travelling from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Chania International Airport (CHQ): what you need to know
Chania is one hour ahead of Bordeaux and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you get on your BOD to CHQ flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak time such as June? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bordeaux Airport to Chania International Airport. These are the top stopovers between BOD and CHQ:
Milano Malpensa Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Geneve Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Bordeaux Airport to Chania International Airport flight is ₹ 9,377. A round-trip plane ticket is currently ₹ 16,813. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's often best to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from BOD to CHQ. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your flight from Bordeaux Airport to Chania International Airport.
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Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Bordeaux Airport to Chania International Airport.
Handy information about Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
77.44% of flights taking off from Bordeaux Airport reach their destination on time.
To reach Bordeaux Airport from central Bordeaux, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near BOD. Whether you have an early flight from Bordeaux Airport to Chania International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Chania International Airport (CHQ)
If you're arriving on a late Bordeaux Airport to Chania International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near CHQ:
Pick up a Chania International Airport rental car and explore Chania and beyond with your own wheels. Abbycar, Carwiz and Centauro are popular providers to choose from here.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Chania International Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to central Chania
Chania International Airport to the centre of Chania has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
When to fly to Chania International Airport (CHQ)
July is the most popular month for flights from Bordeaux Airport to Chania International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Chania in January.
The warmest month in Chania is July, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 31ºC. Book your flights from Bordeaux Airport to Chania International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC and 15ºC. Search for cheap tickets from BOD to CHQ around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
You've visited Chania, now it's time to discover other parts of Greece. Journey about 274 kilometres north to Athens to tick off its top sights. From Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies to Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 483 kilometres north of Chania, Larisa is another essential stop in Greece. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.
