$74 Cheap Flights from Madrid to Crete Chania

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      Flight deals from Madrid to Crete Chania

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Madrid Airport to Crete Chania Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $191. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Crete Chania

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Madrid to Crete Chania flights are currently cheapest in October.

      Madrid to Crete Chania: Alternative routes

      Compare routes from Madrid to Chania below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Crete Chania.

      Madrid to Chania: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight found$74
      Cheapest month to flyOctober

      Finding cheap flights from Madrid to Crete Chania: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from Madrid to Crete Chania is $168. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
      Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Madrid to Crete Chania. But we found flights with one or more stops from $168.
      As of September 2026, there are no flights flying from Madrid to Crete Chania.
      The cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Crete Chania is usually September.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Madrid Airport to Crete Chania Airport on Tuesday, 29 September 2026.
      No airlines currently offer direct flights between Madrid Airport and Crete Chania Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Crete Chania but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chania is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      Currently, Ryanair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Crete Chania.

      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)

      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.

      Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.