Flights to Chania
Crete’s second largest town is the romantic port city of Chania. Home to a beautiful Venetian quarter, a magnificent harbour and a buzzing city centre, it’s an excellent escape for those who love pristine stretches of sand, delicious food and natural beauty. Chania is just a stone’s throw away from Europe’s grandest gorge, Samaria Gorge, too.
Our cheapest flights to Chania
Discover a town full of romantic beauty
Fly to Chania with British Airways and explore the Old Town, which is full of ancient architecture, from historical Venetian mansions to Turkish mosques.
Then visit the city’s cosmopolitan harbour, which offers a lively atmosphere well into the early hours. For food, head to the covered market, Agora – it’s rumoured to be one of the best places to buy local produce in Greece.
You can also venture further afield if you want to take a break from days spent on the Blue Flag beaches, and visit the village of Maleme, where Crete’s most famous World War II battle took place. Book your Crete holiday now.
Flight time
4 hours
Time zone
GMT +2
Currency
Euros
Chania flight FAQs
A flight from London Heathrow to Chania takes just four hours.
Use our low fare finder to discover the cheapest time to visit Chania. We fly to Chania during the summer season, from April to October.
You can enjoy everything Chania has to offer on any budget. There’s plenty to explore by foot, like the Old Town and the Venetian Harbour. Discover cheap and authentic meals such as gyros and souvlaki at the local tavernas. You can also visit the market to stock up on fresh Greek produce to take on a picnic to the beach or while you hike the surrounding forests.
Once you land in Chania International Airport, Chania’s city centre is only a short drive away. Buses run from outside the airport and take 30 minutes, or you can catch a taxi from outside the terminal for a quicker drive into the heart of the action.
You can also hire a car with British Airways if you want to get out of the city and see more of what Crete has to offer. You’ll receive great benefits, with all mandatory charges included and 24-hour customer support, plus you’ll collect Avios points on every rental.
Chania is full of history and culture. Venetian and Turkish architecture sit alongside modern structures, while fresh seafood and Greek recipes will whet your appetite. Visit the Chania Archaeological Museum, which is housed in the restored Venetian Church of San Francisco and view the collection of artefacts from Neolithic to Roman times. The Mosque of Kioutsouk Hasan is one of the primary remnants of the area’s Turkish era, found in the eastern side of the Venetian Harbour. Not far out of the city you can explore Medieval castles, walk along forest paths and eat at traditional Greek tavernas.
You can book a hand baggage-only ticket or make the most of our generous baggage allowance. If you choose economy standard or one of our British Airways Holidays’ packages, each passenger can check in a bag weighing up to 23kg – in addition to a handbag, laptop case or other small bag. Families travelling in any cabin with younger children can also check in one car seat and one fully collapsible pushchair. Read more about baggage allowances for children.
If you’re flying in our business cabin, you can check in two bags weighing up to 32kg each. Read our baggage guide for full details.
If you travel to Greece with a valid British passport and stay for less than 90 days, a visa is not required. If you’re from a country outside the EU, you may need to apply for a visa in advance of your trip. You can find out more about visa requirements for all the countries we fly to at the IATA Travel Centre.
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