Travelling from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ): what you need to know
Cairo and Chania are both in the UTC+2 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CAI to CHQ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Cairo Airport to Crete Chania Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between CAI and CHQ include:
Athens International Airport
Vienna Airport
Bucharest Otopeni Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
At the moment, $183 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Cairo Airport to Crete Chania Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $353. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from CAI to CHQ, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Cairo Airport to Crete Chania Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across every month and score a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from CAI to CHQ by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Cairo Airport to Crete Chania Airport.
Handy information about Cairo Airport (CAI)
Of all flights departing from Cairo Airport, 65% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Cairo to Cairo Airport is around 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The journey when using public transport will take about 1 hour.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to CAI? If you've booked an early flight from Cairo Airport to Crete Chania Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
If you're coming in on a late Cairo Airport to Crete Chania Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near CHQ:
Follow your own route with a Crete Chania Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Abbycar, Carwiz or Centauro and find adventure across Chania and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Crete Chania Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Crete Chania Airport (CHQ) to central Chania
Crete Chania Airport to the centre of Chania has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
The quietest month for a flight from Cairo Airport to Crete Chania Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Chania based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Before locking in your flight from Cairo Airport to Crete Chania Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Chania, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CAI to CHQ around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be explored after you've seen Chania. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
Larisa is another well-known destination in Greece and is around 483 kilometres north of Chania. No journey is complete without visiting Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.
