Flying from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Chania International Airport (CHQ): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Dublin Airport to Chania International Airport.
Chania's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Chania two hours ahead of Dublin.
To ensure you get on your DUB to CHQ flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Ryanair offers direct flights from Dublin Airport to Chania International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Chania — and maybe even more of Greece if your schedule allows.
Most passengers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Dublin Airport to Chania International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between DUB and CHQ include:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Stansted Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Dublin Airport to Chania International Airport flight is RM209. A round-trip ticket is currently RM352. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from DUB to CHQ, book your trip nine months ahead of your departure.
Organise your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Dublin Airport to Chania International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from DUB to CHQ by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Dublin Airport to Chania International Airport.
Handy information about Dublin Airport (DUB)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Dublin Airport, data shows 72.87% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Dublin to Dublin Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey when using public transport takes about 2 hours 10 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to DUB? If you're boarding an early flight from Dublin Airport to Chania International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Chania International Airport (CHQ)
Consider booking a hotel near CHQ if you're on a late Dublin Airport to Chania International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Chania International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Abbycar, Carwiz or Centauro and explore beyond Chania's main sights.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Chania International Airport around four weeks before travelling.
Getting from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to central Chania
From Chania International Airport, Chania is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Chania International Airport (CHQ)
The quietest month for a flight from Dublin Airport to Chania International Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Chania based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Dublin Airport to Chania International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Chania during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from DUB to CHQ in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be discovered once you've seen Chania. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Greece, head for Larisa, about 483 kilometres north of Chania. Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are key highlights.