Travelling from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ): what you need to know
Chania's timezone is UTC+2, making Chania one hour ahead of Madrid.
To ensure you catch your MAD to CHQ flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Madrid Airport to Crete Chania Airport. These are the top stopovers between MAD and CHQ:
Athens International Airport
Bologna International Airport
Luqa Malta International Airport
Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)
77% of flights that depart Madrid Airport land at their destination on time.
Madrid Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Madrid. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Have an early flight from Madrid Airport to Crete Chania Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to MAD:
Arriving at Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
If you have a late Madrid Airport to Crete Chania Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these hotels near CHQ:
Pick up a Crete Chania Airport rental car and explore Chania and beyond with your own set of wheels. Abbycar, Carwiz and Centauro are popular outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Crete Chania Airport about four weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Crete Chania Airport (CHQ) to central Chania
Crete Chania Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from central Chania. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Crete Chania Airport (CHQ)
July is the busiest month for flights from Madrid Airport to Crete Chania Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Chania in March.
Lock in your flight from Madrid Airport to Crete Chania Airport for July if you want to explore Chania during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MAD to CHQ in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
You've done Chania, now it's time to discover other corners of Greece. Travel around 274 kilometres north to Athens to check off its must-visit sights. From Acropolis of Athens to The Parthenon and Erechtheion, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Larisa is another essential stop in Greece and is around 483 kilometres north of Chania. No journey is complete without experiencing Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.