Flying from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Chania International Airport (CHQ): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Chania International Airport.
Chania is one hour ahead of Nice and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you catch your NCE to CHQ flight, leave enough 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.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Getting to Chania (and then seeing more of Greece!) is a breeze with easyJet. This popular airline offers direct flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Chania International Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is easyJet.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cote D'Azur Airport to Chania International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between NCE and CHQ:
Vienna International Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
Geneve Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)
At the moment, RM167 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cote D'Azur Airport to Chania International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is RM289. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Book ten months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from NCE to CHQ.
The cheapest month for flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Chania International Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from NCE to CHQ by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Chania International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
74.5% of flights that take off from Cote D'Azur Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Nice to Cote D'Azur Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Chania International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to NCE:
Arriving at Chania International Airport (CHQ)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Cote D'Azur Airport to Chania International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CHQ instead:
Pick up a Chania International Airport rental car and discover Chania and beyond with your own wheels. Abbycar, Carwiz and Centauro are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Chania International Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to central Chania
Chania International Airport to the centre of Chania has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
When to fly to Chania International Airport (CHQ)
July is the most popular month for flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Chania International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Chania in January.
The warmest month in Chania is July, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Chania International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from NCE to CHQ in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
You've visited Chania, now it's time to explore other parts of Greece. Travel about 274 kilometres north to Athens to tick off its leading attractions. From Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies to Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Greece, head for Larisa, roughly 483 kilometres north of Chania. Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are highlights.