Flying from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Chania International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport is 2 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Nice is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Chania.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your CHQ to NCE flight.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
EasyJet is your gateway to exploring Nice (and perhaps some other exciting parts of France!). Check out the direct flights from Chania International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is easyJet.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chania International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between CHQ and NCE:
Geneve Airport
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Chania International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight is ₹ 2,832. A round-trip ticket is currently ₹ 6,825. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book six months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CHQ to NCE.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Chania International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from CHQ to NCE.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Chania International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport.
Handy information about Chania International Airport (CHQ)
91.98% of flights leaving Chania International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. Given its impressive on-time stats, disruptions are unlikely when jetting out of CHQ.
To get to Chania International Airport from central Chania, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Have an early flight from Chania International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to CHQ:
Arriving at Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Chania International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near NCE instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Cote D'Azur Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Goldcar, OK Mobility or Alamo and experience the lesser-explored corners of Nice and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Cote D'Azur Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
Cote D'Azur Airport to the centre of Nice has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
July is the busiest month for flights from Chania International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Nice in January.
The warmest month in Nice is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Chania International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CHQ to NCE in February. Average temperatures are between 0ºC and 14ºC then.
Explore more of France
Marseille is just one of the many places in France waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Nice. Around 161 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major.
Lyon is another standout destination in France and is around 306 kilometres north-west of Nice. No journey is complete without dropping by Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
