Travelling from Istanbul to Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport (CHQ): What you need to know
Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport is located in Chania. The city is in the UTC+2 timezone and is one hour behind Istanbul.
To ensure you catch your flight from Istanbul to CHQ, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Istanbul to CHQ. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Istanbul Airport (IST). Take a break from travelling at one of these popular airports:
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG)
IST is about 40 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Istanbul Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Istanbul to Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Tick a new place off your list or just take a moment to reset with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Istanbul to Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport, check out these options when setting off from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
You can reach SAW from the centre of Istanbul in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Flying off with the first light? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to CHQ flight:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 68%.
About Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport (CHQ)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Istanbul to Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near CHQ instead:
Booking your ride around four weeks in advance of your Istanbul to Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport (CHQ) to central Chania
Central Chania is around 14 kilometres from Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport takes around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport (CHQ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport is ₹ 9,074. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 18,539. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Istanbul to CHQ. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
Cheap Istanbul to Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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Lock in a cheap flight from Istanbul to Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport by using the search filters. Choose your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport (CHQ)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when planning the timing of your trip. January is the quietest month to visit Chania. July is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport (CHQ), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in Chania is July, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your Istanbul to CHQ plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC and 15ºC.
More about Chania
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Chania right here. Browse these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Chania Ioannis Daskalogiannis Intl Airport:
You'll find plenty of terrific things to do in Chania when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Start exploring at Katholiko Bay followed by Kalamaki Beach and Tersanas Beach.
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, your itinerary will be busy.
