Travelling from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Istanbul: what you need to know
Chania International Airport is located in Chania. Operating on the UTC+3 timezone, Istanbul is 1 hour ahead of Chania.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from CHQ to Istanbul. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a popular month such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from CHQ to Istanbul. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Take a pause at one of these airports:
Malta International Airport (MLA)
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG)
Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
If you hold a passport from Greece and are travelling to Türkiye (Turkey) for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, visa and entry requirements may vary based on the reason for your trip and are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, check with your destination's nearest consulate or embassy before reserving a cheap ticket from Chania International Airport to Istanbul.
Central Chania to CHQ is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic conditions, it'll take about 24 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Searching for a handy hotel near CHQ? If you're catching an early flight from Chania International Airport to Istanbul, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Istanbul
RM385 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Chania International Airport to Istanbul. Return flights start at RM570. These fares may change depending on demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CHQ to Istanbul if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest tickets from Chania International Airport to Istanbul throughout the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap tickets from CHQ to Istanbul. You don't need to look every day to see whether prices have fallen. We'll notify you when there's a change in price.
Take advantage of the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Chania International Airport to Istanbul, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is around 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 50 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes about 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel near IST if you have a late flight from Chania International Airport to Istanbul. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
After your flight from Chania International Airport to Istanbul has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city centre in about 57 minutes by car. Central Istanbul is roughly 48 kilometres from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
The journey will take about 1 hour and 30 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from CHQ to Istanbul, kick back at a hotel near SAW. These are some great options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Istanbul
August is the most popular month to board a flight from Chania International Airport to Istanbul while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Istanbul, consider the pace you like to travel at.
The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Chania International Airport to Istanbul in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap flights from CHQ to Istanbul in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 2ºC and 11ºC on average.
More about Istanbul
Start your Istanbul trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Chania International Airport to Istanbul, browse our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Topkapi Palace, The Basilica Cistern and Galata Tower are leading attractions which should feature on every Istanbul itinerary.
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