Flights to Crete Chania Airport

If you’re looking to mix lazy days at the beach with a healthy dose of sightseeing, board an international flight to Crete Chania Airport. Chania’s got a well-deserved reputation for being one of Crete’s prettiest cities – it’s also the island’s second-biggest. Its maze-like streets are dotted with reminders of the past. We’re talking Minoan ruins, Venetian houses and a Turkish-style mosque complete with a sky-soaring minaret. Unfold your map and travel away from the city, meanwhile, and it’s the beaches that take centre stage. Golden stretches gild Crete’s coastline, including the family-friendly sands at Rethymnon. Here, you’ll find a smattering of seafood restaurants and bars nudging the sands. The area around Crete Chania Airport lives up to Greece’s good name as a historical hotspot, too – the ancient attractions that sit proudly among the island’s rugged terrain are definitely worth your time. Leading the pack are the Palace of Knossos, the ruins of Phaestos near Kalimari, and the Greco-Roman city of Lato. Plus, modern history’s on the cards, too. Visit the site of a dramatic World War Two battle in the village of Maleme. Meanwhile, if you want to get your heart pumping, hiking along one of Europe’s longest canyons – Samaria Gorge – will certainly do the trick. We fly direct to Crete Chania Airport – also known as CHQ – from four different airports across England. Pick between London Gatwick, Bristol, Birmingham and Manchester airports. You’ll be in Crete Chania Airport’s arrivals hall within four hours of take-off. For more information on flight times and deals, use our flight search tool.